Senior Consultant / Manager – Internal Audit

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth.

You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Alongside this, we expect our people to engage in ongoing learning and responsible practice in relation to the cultural history, societal interests, and identity of Aotearoa New Zealand, and to reflect that learning in their behaviour, advice, and outcomes.

The Opportunity:: Ready to accelerate your career, deepen your expertise, and make a tangible impact?

Join our growing Internal Audit team and work on meaningful engagements that help clients tackle complex challenges, drive real outcomes, and deliver lasting change.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from clear career progression and development opportunities, with exposure and growth that often exceeds what many in-house internal audit functions can offer.

You'll work with a broad and diverse client portfolio across a range of sectors, giving you the opportunity to build deep expertise while gaining exposure to different business environments.

With opportunities to contribute to multiple industries and engagements, no two projects are the same, providing continuous learning and professional growth.

Day To Day You Will:: Deliver Meaningful Work:

Lead and deliver internal audit, controls, risk, and assurance engagements across a diverse client base.

Make an Impact:

Help clients strengthen governance, improve processes, and manage risk more effectively.

Build Strong Relationships:

Partner with stakeholders at all levels and gain exposure to senior decision-makers.

Grow and Develop:

Build your own capability while coaching and supporting others in a collaborative team environment.

Shape Growth:

Contribute to business development, proposals, and the growth of client relationships.

Enjoy Variety & Exposure:

Work across industries on high-impact engagements where no two days are the same.

About You:: 4 -7+ years’ experience in Internal Audit, Controls, Risk, or Assurance.

• Proven experience in Controls, Internal Audit, Assurance, or Risk (Financial Services/Corporates preferred)
• Strong grounding in governance, risk, and control frameworks
• Track record of managing engagements and building senior client relationships
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting growth and proposals
• Critical thinker and problem solver with a knack for turning complexity into clarity
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders
• Organized, proactive, and always ready for new challenges

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at

KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz.

For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

Jobs@kpmg.co.nz.

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

• —  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
• —  Opportunities for local and international secondments
• —  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
• —  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• —  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• —   A paid professional association membership of your choice
• —   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
• —   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
• —   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
• —  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
• —  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
• —  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.