Risk And Quality Manager

About PwC New Zealand

Join our diverse whanau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong.

Here, you'll work with world-leading technology - including AI - bringing your people-focussed skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

Nga Korero mo tenei turanga / About the role

We're looking for an experienced Risk & Quality (R&Q) professional to join our Advisory team, based in Tamaki Makaurau / Auckland.

This role plays a vital part in supporting the firm's independence, compliance, and quality objectives across Consulting, Deals, and Risk Services.

You'll work closely with local and global R&Q teams, as well as business stakeholders, to strengthen risk frameworks, provide technical guidance, and help embed a strong culture of quality and compliance across Advisory.

Act as a technical expert in Advisory R&Q policies and procedures, supporting Partners and staff in structured forums and on demand

Assess new business opportunities, risk profiles, and apply safeguards in line with global independence requirements

Advise on and support the Global Quality Engagement Programme, helping ensure consistent quality across engagements

Provide R&Q advice across Consulting, Deals, and Risk Services portfolios

Support transformation and large-scale technology programmes by advising on R&Q implications and controls

Manage and support the resolution of risk matters, disputes, and potential breaches with sound professional judgment

Stay across emerging services such as AI, Managed Services, and Data Management, and their implications for Advisory R&Q

Prepare high-quality executive and board reports, and deliver firm-wide R&Q training and communication materials

Contribute to implementing new network risk and compliance policies, working closely with LoS and global teams

Explore and apply GenAI solutions to enhance risk management and compliance processes

Nga pukenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

5+ years' experience in risk management, independence, or compliance within professional services

Proven technical knowledge of Advisory R&Q policies, contracting terms, and compliance frameworks

Strong communication and relationship skills - able to engage and advise Partners and staff confidently and with empathy; experience preparing reports, policies, and training materials to a high professional standard

Proficiency with Microsoft suite, web-based systems, and GenAI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)

Strong problem-solving, investigation, and root cause analysis skills

Experience managing multiple priorities and projects effectively

A university degree

Nga ahuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Growth - Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways

Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow.

Join us and you'll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder / EAP / Headspace; 15 days' paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks' annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period

Whanau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

Management level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

This role supports the firm's independence, compliance, and quality across Advisory.

You will work with local and global R&Q teams and stakeholders to strengthen risk frameworks and embed a culture of quality and compliance.

In this role, you will be accountable for technical guidance, risk assessment, and ongoing improvements to R&Q processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

5+ years' experience in risk management, independence, or compliance within professional services

Strong knowledge of Advisory R&Q policies, contracting terms, and compliance frameworks

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience preparing reports, policies, and training materials

Proficiency with Microsoft tools and GenAI technologies

University degree

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship : Yes

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Nga whakautu ki o patai / Your questions answered : Mana motuhake / Independence : Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity.

This role requires an independence review process.

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