Assistant Manager / Manager - Risk Consultant

About KPMG

KPMG is a globally recognised professional services firm known for helping organisations tackle complex challenges, navigate change, improve resilience and grow with confidence. The firm is driven by a purpose to build trust and enable positive change for clients, employees and communities.

The consulting environment is energetic and varied, with opportunities to work on demanding assignments for prominent organisations across multiple sectors. As part of the consulting function, you will work in a team that delivers practical insights and forward-looking solutions to help clients address business problems and support growth. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in a culture that values learning and ongoing development.

The opportunity

• Join the Wellington consulting team and work closely with major government agencies, gaining a broad view of the key issues clients are facing in the current operating environment.
• Work alongside colleagues across the division, expand your capability, and contribute your existing strengths in a fast-moving, high-energy workplace.
• Support boards and management in building governance, risk and control arrangements that align with organisational strategy and operations.

What you will do

• Carry out reviews of high-profile projects across a range of New Zealand sectors, with an emphasis on risk management, process assessment and internal controls.
• Lead the planning, delivery and completion of internal audit and risk consulting engagements.
• Work with data to identify trends, patterns and emerging risk areas in business processes.
• Develop clear, practical recommendations that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of systems, operations and business processes.
• Work with technical specialists to design risk and control solutions that fit the specific need.
• Support the growth of junior team members by reviewing their work, supervising them and giving timely, specific feedback.
• Contribute to business development by spotting opportunities, pursuing leads, preparing thought leadership content, leading client proposals and helping build team capability.
• Help strengthen KPMG’s reputation through high-quality output, sound judgement, technical expertise and innovative thinking.

What you will bring

• Prior experience in risk, assurance or internal audit across a range of industries; experience in professional services, government or the wider public sector is preferred but not essential.
• The ability to assess information quickly and solve problems using practical, creative and innovative approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including advanced report writing, plus capabilities in planning, project delivery, relationship management, networking and influencing.
• A positive, adaptable mindset and a willingness to take on new challenges and development opportunities.
• Comfort with ambiguity, and the confidence to close knowledge gaps by asking questions, working with others and researching technical and contractual documents.

Recruitment note

This recruitment process is being handled directly by KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. Agency support will only be requested from preferred partners if needed.

Life at KPMG

KPMG welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and neurodivergent candidates. If you have accessibility needs or require support to take part fairly in the recruitment process, you can contact Emma by email for assistance.

The firm offers a broad range of benefits designed to support work-life balance and help people do meaningful work, thrive and grow while feeling they belong.

Benefits and support

• Annual incentive scheme
• Local and international secondment opportunities
• Hybrid working across office, client and home hubs
• Flexible leave options, including the option to buy extra annual leave
• Gender-neutral parental support, including 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Paid professional association membership of your choice
• Digital accreditations through Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, with customised learning pathways
• Discounts and special offers on insurance, banking, lifestyle products and services
• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity affinity networks, including Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
• Opportunities to join Green Team activities supporting the goal of becoming carbon zero by 2030
• Local social club events covering social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
• Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities
• Wellness support including free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, confidential counselling, five extra wellbeing leave days, a wellbeing portal and additional health and wellness resources

Equality and inclusion

KPMG believes that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and creates real value for employees, clients and communities. The organisation aims to be an employer of choice for everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.