Audit Manager, Wellington

  • Job Reference: 1681186
  • Date Posted: 25 June 2026
  • Recruiter: Hanami International
  • Location: Various Locations
  • Salary: NZD115,000 to NZD145,000
  • Job Type & Industry: External Audit, Audit Consultant, External Audit > External Audit Manager
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Wellington offers something few cities can match - a thriving professional services market, a vibrant food and arts scene, stunning waterfront living and easy access to some of New Zealand's most spectacular landscapes. It's a city where ambitious professionals can continue building exceptional careers while enjoying a lifestyle that priorities balance, wellbeing and connection.

We're partnering with one of New Zealand's leading professional services firms to appoint an Audit Manager into its Wellington practice.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team working with some of New Zealand's most recognised organisations, leading complex engagements, developing talented audit professionals and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across a diverse client portfolio.


Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • Work with some of New Zealand's most significant organisations
  • Lead complex and varied engagements
  • Join a collaborative and high-performing team
  • Clear long-term progression opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development and ongoing learning support
  • Exposure to national and international clients
  • Comprehensive wellbeing and benefits programme - This firm really takes care of their own
  • Relocation support available for international candidates

Why Wellington?


Known as New Zealand's capital of culture, creativity and innovation, Wellington combines the energy of a global city with the accessibility and lifestyle New Zealand is famous for.

From waterfront restaurants and world-class coffee to hiking trails, beaches and weekend escapes across the North Island, Wellington offers a quality of life that continues to attract professionals from around the world.

Whether you're currently in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, the UK or Ireland, this is an opportunity to build the next chapter of your career in one of the country's most dynamic professional services markets.

About You
  • Qualified CA, ACA, ACCA, CA(SA) or the equivalent
  • 2+ years' experience operating at Audit Manager level
  • Experience gained within a Big 4 environment would be ideally/Top 10 firm experience
  • Strong technical audit and financial reporting expertise
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
  • A passion for developing and mentoring others

If you're looking for a role that combines technical excellence, leadership responsibility and long-term career progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Maxine Fourie at Hanami International for more info.