Risk Services – Analyst – Internal Audit

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. 

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

A career in Internal Audit gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients to understand their objectives and key risks and ultimately add value by enhancing their control environment and business operations. As our Internal Audit practice in Ōtautahi - Christchurch continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Analyst to deliver internal audit and risk management engagements with our clients. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Support the delivery of internal audit engagements by executing project plans, conducting audits and business process reviews, and assessing risks, controls, and compliance across financial and operational processes. 

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify control gaps and emerging risks, and develop practical, business-aligned recommendations. 

• Prepare clear, high-quality audit documentation and reports, clearly communicating findings and insights to engagement teams and client stakeholders. 

• Support engagement teams through effective risk management, supporting engagement delivery, including managing workplans, timelines, and quality outputs. 

• Collaborate effectively within engagement teams and contribute to a positive team environment, including sharing knowledge and supporting junior team members where appropriate. c

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Top skills that you will use and grow in this role 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in internal audit and/or risk-focused roles, with exposure to audit delivery, risk assessments, and business process reviews. 

• Strong written communication and developing report writing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risks, control issues, and practical recommendations. 

• Solid understanding of risk frameworks, internal controls, and business processes, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness. 

• Effective use of audit tools and IT technologies to support audit execution, documentation, and analysis. 

• Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and internal audit methodology. 

• Confident presentation and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate audit findings and insights clearly with engagement teams and client stakeholders. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. 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 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

• Rewards - Generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

Grow here. Go further. 

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