Vacancies

We’re an accredited employer, so we welcome overseas applications from qualified auditors.

Audit Director or Associate Audit Director

This is a rare opportunity to join a unique, employee-focused organisation where you can make a positive difference in the public sector.

We offer our staff

• Flexible working.
• Family-friendly offices.
• Health and well-being benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities.

We take pride in being the leading provider of audit and assurance services to the public sector, and are committed to delivering the highest quality service to our public sector clients. We invite passionate individuals to join our team in Wellington as Audit Directors or Associate Audit Directors.

In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of audits that may cover a diverse range of organisations, including for-profit organisations and public benefit entities operating in central government or local government. Your role will include signing audit reports on behalf of the Auditor-General, in accordance with the requirements of the Public Audit Act 2001.

You’ll play an important leadership role, mentoring colleagues to support their personal and professional growth and helping to ensure that Audit New Zealand operates effectively and efficiently.

Key skills

• Fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Maintaining the highest standards of audit quality.

Qualifications

It’s essential that you’re a Chartered Accountant (or have an equivalent overseas professional qualification recognised by the Auditor-General).

Experience

Whether you’re an experienced Audit Director or Partner seeking fresh opportunities or an Audit Manager looking to step into a leadership role, we’re keen to hear from you.

As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and 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. 

Expected salary for Associate Director is between $180 - $210,000 and for Audit Director between $190 - $225,000

For more information, contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or email recruitment@auditnz.parliament.nz.

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

Applications close Sunday 12 May 2024.

Senior Auditor or Assistant Audit Manager roles

Audit New Zealand carries out annual audits of public organisations on behalf of the Auditor-General. Our clients include for-profit and public benefit entities in the central government and local government sectors.

We're looking for CA (or equivalent) qualified people with external audit experience who are committed to delivering the highest-quality audit services to our clients.

As a Senior Auditor, you need to have at least three years’ financial auditing experience and be close to, or have recently completed, your professional qualification. You’ll have opportunities to lead audit teams during all phases of the audit of lower risk entities. You’ll also complete audit work on larger and more complex clients.

As an Assistant Manager, you should have at least two years’ experience after achieving your professional qualification. You’ll work with our larger and more complex clients and have a greater leadership role in the local office.

In both roles, you'll be working with our Audit Managers, Audit Directors, and other specialist staff, alongside colleagues who are well trained and passionate about making a difference to New Zealand.

If you join us, you'll get the variety and challenge of working with different public organisations and have opportunities to travel.

We invest heavily in your professional development and offer optional leadership development activities for you to consider. You can count on us to help enhance your talents and skills and foster your professional growth.

The work schedule is generally Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. The salary range is $85,000 to $95,000 for Senior Auditors, and $110,000 to $130,000 for Assistant Managers.

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.

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 recruitment@auditnz.parliament.nz.

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

Apply now!  Applications close Sunday 5 May 2024, but we’ll be screening candidates each week.

In your application, please mention which office is your preferred location (Wellington or Christchurch).

Please only apply for one location.

• Wellington
• Christchurch

Applications close Sunday 5 May 2024.

Principal Advisor, Security and Risk - 15 Month fixed term

Join our team as a Security and Risk Expert!

The Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake (the Office) provides New Zealanders an independent view on public spending and performance. As the statutory auditor of all public organisations, we play a vital role in ensuring that New Zealand’s public sector remains one of the most trusted in the world.

As Principal Advisor, Security and Risk, your responsibilities will include overseeing the Office’s security, risk, and business continuity programmes. You will directly advise senior leaders and the Auditor-General, as well as lead risk and security awareness initiatives across the Office.

Why you should apply:

• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders and staff to enhance and maintain the Office’s security and risk management.
• Impact: As the Principal Advisor, Security and Risk, you’ll directly advise senior leaders and the Auditor-General, shaping critical decisions.
• Leadership: Lead risk and security awareness initiative across the Office, making a difference every day.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: 5+ years’ experience working in a senior advisory position, with knowledge of all three areas of the government’s protective security requirements, and a focus on information security.
• Education: a tertiary qualification in business, management, or a related field.
• Expertise: a qualification or extensive training and experience relating to implementing risk management frameworks and standards.
• Skills: experience developing and testing business continuity plans, along with strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits we offer:

• Learning and growth: Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Flexibility: Supportive, flexible working.
• Well-being: Health benefits to support you in staying at your best.

What we stand for:

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

Be part of our diverse and inclusive team that reflects contemporary New Zealand. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have specific support or access requirements, let us know – we’re here to assist you throughout the recruitment process.

For this role, you must be able to gain and maintain a Secret national security clearance. 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 ten-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia.

For more information, please contact Sandy Hoggarth on 04 917 1500 or recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.

Applications close Monday 29 April 2024.

Want to grow 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 recruitment@auditnz.parliament.nz with a copy of your CV and some information about the kind of role you’re seeking.

Page last updated: 24 April 2024