Manager - Assurance - Sustainability

Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary Kia ora, Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand. At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. 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 Based in our Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland office, you’ll join PwC New Zealand’s Sustainability Reporting & Assurance team, a specialist team within our broader Assurance practice. You’ll have the best of both worlds: the connection, scale and opportunities that come from being part of a large Assurance community, while helping champion Sustainability in an area that continues to grow and evolve. Our Auckland office brings together people from across PwC’s businesses and specialist teams, giving you plenty of opportunity to collaborate, build your network and work alongside people with different perspectives and expertise. As a Manager, you’ll work with clients as they navigate an increasingly complex sustainability reporting landscape, helping strengthen the credibility, quality and resilience of sustainability-related information. You’ll lead sustainability reporting and assurance engagements, build trusted client relationships, coach and develop your team, and contribute to the continued growth of our Sustainability capability. Your day-to-day could include: Leading sustainability assurance engagements from scoping and planning through to execution, review and reporting Building trusted relationships with clients and acting as a key day-to-day contact alongside engagement leaders Coaching and developing engagement teams, including reviewing working papers and deliverables Supporting clients and teams to navigate sustainability reporting frameworks and requirements, including Aotearoa New Zealand Climate Standards, Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards, IFRS S2, GHG Protocol and PCAF Managing engagement quality, risk, timelines, resourcing and budgets Collaborating across Assurance and the wider PwC network, bringing together the right expertise to solve complex client challenges Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role A relevant Bachelor’s qualification in accounting, sustainability, or a closely related discipline 5+ years’ experience in professional services, within audit and/or consulting, with strong exposure to sustainability reporting, GHG emissions measurement, sustainability reporting and assurance Experience leading engagements or workstreams, including coaching others and reviewing deliverables Strong working knowledge of GHG Protocol, with PCAF and financed emissions knowledge as an advantage Confidence working through complex and evolving technical matters, using sound judgement to develop pragmatic and defensible solutions Strong project management capability across scope, timelines, resourcing and quality Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with client stakeholders Desirable experience includes sustainability assurance standards such as ISAE (NZ) 3000, ISAE (NZ) 3410 and/or ISSA (NZ) 5000, and experience supporting climate reporting requirements or assurance over climate metrics and disclosures. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit. Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 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 Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave Mō 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 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 tika 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 wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our peopl Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes Job Posting End Date