Risk and Quality Director

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora,

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau 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.

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 mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Risk & Quality (R&Q) expert to join our Advisory team at Director level, based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. With a primary focus on our Deals practice, and a secondary focus across the wider Advisory portfolio (Consulting and Risk Services), you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring PwC delivers quality outcomes while meeting its regulatory, risk, and independence obligations.

You’ll work closely with Partners, R&Q leaders, and business stakeholders to strengthen compliance frameworks, manage complex risk matters, and shape how quality and independence are managed across Advisory. You’ll also connect with our global R&Q network to align on standards, share insights, and drive continuous improvement.

In This Role, You Will:

• Act as a technical expert on Advisory R&Q policies and procedures, including advising the Engagement Acceptance Committee on complex matters
• Provide expert guidance on Deals service offerings, risk profiles, contracting, and quality management
• Assess new business and engagements, applying appropriate safeguards in line with global independence requirements
• Support the Global Quality Engagement Programme, ensuring quality and consistency across engagements
• Lead the resolution of complex risk, independence, and compliance matters with sound judgment
• Prepare and present high-quality Executive and Board-level reporting
• Stay ahead of emerging risks and new service models such as AI and Managed Services
• Collaborate with global and local R&Q teams to implement network policies and strengthen compliance
• Explore and apply GenAI and automation tools to enhance risk management and reporting
• Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience
• Assess new business and engagements, applying appropriate safeguards in line with global independence requirements
• Support the Global Quality Engagement Programme, ensuring quality and consistency across engagements
• Lead the resolution of complex risk, independence, and compliance matters with sound judgment
• Prepare and present high-quality Executive and Board-level reporting
• Stay ahead of emerging risks and new service models such as AI and Managed Services
• Collaborate with global and local R&Q teams to implement network policies and strengthen compliance
• Explore and apply GenAI and automation tools to enhance risk management and reporting
• Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

To Be Successful, You’Ll Bring:

• 8+ years’ experience in risk management, independence, or compliance within professional services, ideally in a Deals or Advisory environment
• Deep understanding of Advisory R&Q frameworks, contracting, and compliance requirements
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and committees on complex R&Q and independence matters
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and professional judgment
• Excellent communication skills - confident engaging with Partners and stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, web-based systems, and GenAI tools (e.g. ChatGPT)
• Experience preparing and presenting high-quality reports and recommendations

• A University Degree

Ngā āhuatanga 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
• Whānau & 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

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

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html. 

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / 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.

Tono tōtika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono moata / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai Hangahanga / AI usage: Please note that secure, AI-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

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