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Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand.\nAt PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.\nThis 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.\nWe’re looking for an experienced auditor to join our Assurance team in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton as a Senior Associate.\nThis is a permanent full-time role based in Hamilton, with a salary of $78,000 per annum. 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You’ll work alongside approachable leaders, gain exposure to a broad range of clients and contribute to a supportive team environment.\nNgā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role\nWe’re looking for someone with strong audit foundations who is comfortable taking initiative, working through ambiguity and building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.\nYou’ll bring:\n2-3 years’ external audit experience, preferably within a large or internationally recognised professional services or audit environment\nA recognised professional accounting qualification such as CAANZ, CPA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent, or be progressing towards completion\nKnowledge of financial reporting standards, including IFRS\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nConfident written and verbal communication skills\nA relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, commerce or a related discipline\nNgā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ\nRewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals\nGrowth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways\nWellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance, eligibility applies\nReputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.\nFlexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture\nTime off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave\nWhānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave\nMō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?\nHit 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.\nGrow here. Go further.\nNgā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered\nMotuhake / 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.\nTono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. 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