Principal Adviser, Audit

• Unique audit opportunity to make a difference in audit quality across New Zealand.
• Great work-life balance

A great place to work. With great work to do.

Ours is a meaningful and impactful role, as a kaitiaki of the financial services in Aotearoa. We oversee a market that does right by everyone, ensuring better outcomes for all New Zealanders. Our role as a kaitiaki is brought to life by our values; Look to the Horizon, Help the Team Work, Make the Calls and Open Hearts, Open Minds.

Te Turanga | The Role

If you are passionate about providing trust in our capital markets, this job is unlike any other job. In this newly created role where you will bring your technical expertise in audit quality assurance, working with the Manager, Audit, you will oversee New Zealand's registered audit firms and conduct audit quality reviews to ensure firms are meeting international audit standards.

It's fair to say that this isn't your average audit role. Instead, it's an exciting opportunity for the right person where you'll form strong working relationships with top-tier stakeholders in registered audit firms and engage with a range of stakeholders on our key responsibilities. You'll lead key activites in the monitoring of FMC audits, and the quality if audits performed by registered audit firms.

This role requires a deep understanding of auditing standards, capital markets regulations, and financial reporting requirements.

He korero mou | About you

If you're a driven, talented, passionate auditor looking for a role with autonomy, where you're trusted to manage your own time and are supported to help you develop professionally, this is the perfect role for you. You'll be joining a friendly and respected team who are passionate about creating positive change on professional auditing standards.

You'll preferably be a CA or CPA with:

• Significant audit experience (PQE 10+ years)
• Manager/senior manager experience in one of the major audit firms, Audit NZ or other relevant regulatory audit experience
• Have excellent technical skills in auditing and financial reporting standards
• Confidence and ability to engage with and appropriately challenge senior partners of all registered audit firms
• Proven report writing skills
• Proven technical accounting skills
• A willingness to learn and be agile in your approach

We welcome your unique & diverse skills and experience, recognising we are all on a personal journey in our careers. We don't need you to have 100%. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Ng painga | What we offer

We offer some great benefits including a 4% KiwiSaver contribution, health and life insurance cover, paid leave over the Christmas period, a generous $1,500 refer a friend bonus as well as an ability to swap public holiday leave with other days that mean more to you. Additionally, we have exceptional learning and development opportunities including access to leadership development, technical training, and external coaching.

At the FMA we're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We offer a range of wellness and social activities designed to support our people with aspects of their personal and professional lives and genuinely connect with their colleagues.

At FMA, you'll be part of an organization that values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our team members.

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, then please apply today.

For more information, please check out the position description below or on our careers site or email: cath.scott@fma.govt.nz.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 5 June 2025, however, may be closed earlier if a high volume of applications are received.

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