Vacancies

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Senior Auditor or Assistant Audit Manager roles

– Christchurch

At Audit New Zealand, we’re proud to be the leading provider of audit and assurance services for public organisations on behalf of the Auditor-General. Our clients include for-profit and public benefit entities in the central government, local government, health, and tertiary education sectors.

We’re looking for Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualified professionals with external audit experience to join our team in our Christchurch office.

As a Senior Auditor, you need to have at least five years’ financial auditing experience and have completed your professional qualification. You’ll have the opportunity to lead audit teams, or be a team member, during all phases of an audit for a range of entities.

As an Assistant Manager, you should have at least two years’ audit experience after achieving your professional qualification. You’ll lead audit teams for the audit of a range of large complex entities and have a greater leadership role in the respective Audit New Zealand office.

In either role, you'll be working with our Audit Managers, Audit Directors, and other specialist staff, alongside colleagues with extensive experience, who are well-trained, and are passionate about making a difference, improving the performance of, and the public’s trust in, the public sector by providing the highest quality audits and service to our clients.

We’re committed to your professional development and offer a range of activities to help utilise and grow your skills and foster your professional growth. If you join us, you'll get the variety and challenge of working with different public organisations, while working with a whānau friendly employer, with a range of health-related benefits.

The work schedule is generally Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, but we can be flexible to suit you and your family’s needs. We’re looking to fill several positions and welcome applications from people who wish to work full time, part time, or on a fixed-term basis.

The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000 for Senior Auditors, and $110,000 to $130,000 for Assistant Managers.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth, on +64 4 917 1500 or [email protected].

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too).

Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 25 May 2025, but we’ll be screening candidates each week.

Audit Manager, Wellington

Audit New Zealand is the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector. We’re committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients.

Do you have a proven track record in external auditing? Are you looking for the next move in your career? We’re seeking applications from experienced Chartered Accountant-qualified (or equivalent professional qualification) Audit Managers and people ready for the next step up.

We’ll give you responsibilities and the opportunity to build strong relationships with your own portfolio of clients and with your colleagues throughout the country and at the Office of the Auditor-General. You’ll also have opportunities to lead and influence the way that Audit New Zealand operates.

As Audit Manager, you’ll:

manage a dedicated portfolio of clients, working closely with Chief Financial Officers and their teams, as well as people in other specialist roles and governance roles;
work closely with Audit Directors and people from our in-house specialist teams;
support all members of your audit teams;
mentor staff, helping them develop into well-rounded professionals; and
take a leadership role in the Wellington office.

When you join us, you’ll get the variety and challenge of working with a range of clients. We will also invest heavily in your professional development and offer leadership development opportunities. You can count on us to help develop your talents and skills and foster your professional growth.

Work schedule is generally five days per week (Monday to Friday), 40+ hours per week, with a salary range of $140,000 to $165,000.

We welcome applications from people who wish to work full time or on a permanent part-time basis.

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or [email protected]

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We’re here to make a difference

Applications close Sunday 25 May 2025.

Senior Health, Safety, and Well-being Advisor – Part-time

Do you love all things health, safety, and well-being, and enjoy developing new systems and processes?

Are you passionate about supporting a healthy and safe workplace?

We have an opportunity for an exceptional Health, Safety, and Well-being Advisor to join our People and Capability team. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive health, safety, and well-being management system and providing expert advice to our people and leaders.

What’s in it for you?

Great employee benefits
Learning and development opportunities.
Supportive and flexible working arrangements.

What will you bring?

Proven experience in a senior health, safety, and well-being role.
Great analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proven experience managing projects and implementing health, safety, and well-being initiatives.

A health and safety qualification is desirable for this role.

About us

Did you know that Aotearoa New Zealand’s public sector is consistently placed near the top of world rankings for integrity? The work of the Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake helps make this happen. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, and at the Office we’re dedicated to giving New Zealanders an independent view of public sector spending and performance.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We’re here to make a difference

We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth at [email protected].

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you’ll find the application form and position description there, too). In your cover letter, please outline your preferred number of hours or days.

Apply now. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, and the advert may close early.

Applications close Sunday 18 May, 2025.

People and Capability Co-ordinator

Do you enjoy providing outstanding advice and support to your colleagues?

Is attention to detail a particular strength of yours?

We’re looking for a highly motivated Co-ordinator to join our People and Capability team. You’ll provide exceptional advice and support to all our employees and high-quality administrative support to the People and Capability team.

What’s in it for you?

Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities.
Great employee benefits.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

What will you bring?

Fantastic administration skills.
The ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Great relationship-building skills and a sense of humour.
A pragmatic, can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.

About us

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We’re here to make a difference.

You must able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance for this role. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process).

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or [email protected].

You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position descriptions there, too).

Applications close Thursday, 15 May 2025.

What we stand for

People matter | Our independence is critical | We act with integrity and courage | We're here to make a difference

We offer our staff:

Learning and development opportunities.
Flexible working.
A unique operating environment with Parliament.
Health and well-being benefits.

For more information, please contact our recruitment advisor, Sandy Hoggarth, on 04 917 1500, or email [email protected].

Want to further your career in public sector auditing?

We’re always happy to receive cold call applications from people who are interested in working with us – especially if you have:

a Chartered Accountants membership (or an equivalent overseas qualification);
current or recent experience in public sector auditing;
knowledge of, and experience in applying, the Accounting Standards Framework (For-profit Entities and Public Benefit Entities) and the International Standards of Auditing; and
experience supervising and coaching others.

We’re keen to hear from people who wish to work full time or on a part-time basis, in permanent or fixed term roles.

If you’d like to have a confidential conversation about opportunities, please email our recruitment team at [email protected] with a copy of your CV and some information about the kind of role you’re seeking.

Page updated: 2 May 2025