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.
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: 6 May 2024