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- 1. The opportunity of a lifetime Career opportunities 2014
- 2. Our business areas 3 Programmes 9 Learning and development 14 What we’re looking for 15 Our offer to you 17 Cover image: Lisa Luscombe (BAgriCommerce) Private Business, Hamilton Largest professional services firm in New Zealand by revenue and size Voted New Zealand’s most reputable professional services organisation Within the PwC network we operate in cities 776 across countries 157 Your career is just that. Yours. You choose it. You create it. You make it happen. To get the best start, you need the best opportunities. And with us, the opportunities are endless As the leading professional services firm in New Zealand, we’re working with the best clients on the best projects every day. Join us and you’ll tackle new challenges, achieve your goals and develop a career that stands out from the rest. We’re focused on partnering with our clients to constantly create and add value. It’s an inspiring backdrop to begin your career, whether you’re making a difference to public or private companies, regional and local governments, high net worth individuals or charities. We’re proud of our people Be part of something special. Choose the opportunity of a lifetime.
- 3. “Great people make us a great business. Not only do we look for the best; we go to extraordinary lengths to help our people achieve their goals. We’re looking for energetic, driven and engaging graduates and interns, who like to share ideas and experience. Jump on board and the skills, knowledge and relationships you build from day one will benefit you for life.” Bruce Hassall Chief Executive Officer, PwC New Zealand
- 4. The most important thing we do is build relationships with our clients. That’s how we can help them achieve their goals and be the best they can be. We tackle a huge range of business issues and complex commercial challenges to boost the performance of all sorts of organisations. So it’s not surprising we offer a variety of opportunities. We know you want to stamp your mark on the world as fast as you can and we’re here to give you the opportunity, support and confidence to do just that. Read on and start to discover the possibilities. be spoilt for Choose The opportunity of a lifetime3 choice Our business areas The opportunity to We audit New Zealand’s top 230 businesses Our business areas 39% Globally we provided services to 421 Fortune Global 500 companies during 2013 Our clients include Fonterra, NZ Government and The X Factor
- 5. Go the extra mile Be part of a team that gets to grips with every aspect of a business. Here you’ll create real value and build investor confidence. We audit over 39% of New Zealand’s top 230 companies, and as the market leader our clients take assurance from the work we perform. We look at the financial stability and viability of businesses, making sure what they’re doing is sustainable, profitable and legal. You’ll help build safe and sustainable businesses that are both risk resilient and risk ready. You’ll give our clients better control, enabling them to operate with more agility and improve their performance. Working in this team you’ll identify and mitigate risks before they become a threat, while spotting opportunities for growth. Here you’ll experience real diversity by working with listed companies, private equity and privately owned businesses in traditional industries and edgy emerging sectors. Work with our prestigious client list and you’ll develop the business skills, knowledge and relationships you need to do well in a career that’s about so much more than numbers. Assurance choosepwc.co.nz 4 Kirsty Tyro (BCom) Assurance, Christchurch
- 6. 5 Choose The opportunity of a lifetime Rose Allison (BCom/BA) Advisory, Wellington Help businesses work smarter and grow faster Join a team that’s passionate about helping clients, in both public and private sectors, with some of the most critical aspects of managing their organisation. Here you’ll work on the deals and transactions shaping New Zealand’s economy. You’ll help our clients achieve successful deal outcomes whether it’s through business mergers, acquisitions, disposals or restructuring. You’ll work with clients to help them innovate and grow, reduce costs and leverage talent. Being at the coal face of business you’ll see up close how different organisations work, guiding clients through major transactions, operational changes and strategic decisions. The variety of practical work across the various teams means you’ll be prepared for any challenge that comes your way. One day you may be reviewing a company’s value chain and the next building a financial model to assist with economic analysis. Advisory
- 7. 6choosepwc.co.nz Darin Stewart (BCom/BSc) Private Business, Dunedin Get up close and personal Here you’ll work for all kinds of clients, ranging from sports stars to family trusts, to well known companies and everything in between. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the highest quality service. As a part of this team you’ll analyse financial information to produce financial statements and prepare income tax returns for clients. Meanwhile behind the scenes you will advise on issues like growth, value creation, planning, ownership matters, financing options, succession plans, exit strategies and much more. The great thing about working in this team is you get to deal directly with the owner of a company or the individual client, so you can directly see the benefits of helping their wealth grow, saving them money and creating value, while building strong relationships along the way. You’ll be the client’s sounding board and take away any issues keeping them awake at night. With such a diverse range of work and many different types of clients, you’ll constantly be learning new things and improving your business knowledge on a daily basis. Private Business
- 8. 7 Choose The opportunity of a lifetime Get straight to the heart of the big business issues Taxes are a key issue faced by all business and individuals. They affect everyone and are at the heart of some of the most critical commercial decisions. With this team, you’ll work with a variety of clients from across all industries, ranging from large multi-national firms to high net-worth individuals and budding entrepreneurs. No two clients are ever the same. The work you’ll do will be varied and challenging. You’ll work alongside businesses to help them understand and apply tax rules and manage their tax risk. You’ll also have the opportunity to engage with government representatives to shape changes to tax law and policy. From drafting technical applications for binding rulings from Inland Revenue to supporting businesses when responding to Inland Revenue investigations, you’ll be constantly developing your knowledge and skills. Our tax team has a reputation for providing innovative solutions. We are continually developing and influencing tax policy, a sure sign we’re at the top of our game. Tax Laurence Norton (BCom/LLB (hons)) Tax, Auckland
- 9. We’re committed to making a difference and encourage our people to do the same. Whether it’s for our communities, the environment or the way we do business; corporate responsibility is part of our DNA. That’s why we set up the PwC Foundation, a community involvement programme that leverages the enormous talent, enthusiasm and generosity of our people across New Zealand. It’s an opportunity to make a significant and lasting contribution in your community, including: • using your volunteer day leave to work with one of our charity partners • mentoring a student in the PwC Scholarship programme • volunteering to act as a champion for a community initiative • supporting colleagues participating in a community initiative • putting forward new ideas on how we can help our community. With us, you can step up, get involved, and make a significant and lasting contribution to the communities we work in. 8 get involved Putting your best foot forward Our people contributed over hours to local communities during 2013 volunteer awards granted to our people since 2007 of our people lent a helping hand in 2013 choosepwc.co.nz 74 349 2,500 The opportunity to
- 10. Across the PwC network there were over 2,500 people on long term international assignments last year. For more information about joining us as a summer intern or graduate visit choosepwc.co.nz Programmes Summer internship Get a taste of what it’s like to work at PwC. Work over the summer, for 10 to 12 weeks, and build your skills and confidence working with experts in the field you’re interested in. Discover what a full time role with us is all about, gain insight into our culture and get the best start to your career. Make a good impression and you could be heading back to university with a job offer. Graduate position If you’re ready to launch your career with commitment, focus and passion – we’ve got your back. We’re ready to give you our full support and invest in your future. Whether you’re in your final year of university or recently finished your degree, we can help. You’ll build relationships and networks that’ll take you places, and we’ll commit to continually develop and mentor you along the way. 9 choose your own path Find the programme that suits you best and enjoy the challenge of making choices. Choose The opportunity of a lifetime The opportunity to PwC is one of the largest recruiters in the world, recruiting over 19,000 graduates in 2013. Here in New Zealand, we hired over 70 summer interns in 2013.
- 11. 10choosepwc.co.nz Brendan Herder (BCA/LLB) Advisory, Wellington
- 12. Indy Sena, Assurance Partner Ever since my first day as a summer intern I knew I wanted to make Partner. It’s hard to think that was nearly 15 years ago. The training and development PwC has given me, and the opportunities I’ve been privileged to have, definitely helped fuel my career and get me to where I am today. Since joining PwC I’ve been able to travel the world, working on variety of projects for a broad range of international clients. Thanks to secondments and smaller assignments, I’ve been able to travel to the Philippines, Malaysia, America, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Samoa. My areas of focus include NZX listed companies, large private groups, retail and consumer, manufacturing and the retirement care sector. A highlight was definitely being the signing partner for Foodstuffs last year. It’s been an interesting and challenging journey, but one I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and that has created an extremely rewarding professional career. 11 Choose The opportunity of a lifetime The opportunity to makeit to the top Indy Sena Summer Intern Auckland November 1998 Associate Auckland December 1999 Senior Associate Auckland July 2002 Manager Auckland January 2004 Michelle Redington Tax Consultant Wellington March 2001 Senior Tax Consultant Wellington January 2002 Manager, Wellington July 2003
- 13. 12choosepwc.co.nz Michelle Redington, Tax Partner Back when I started as a consultant in Wellington I never expected to be a manager in our Sydney office three short years later, let alone be a partner in just over 10 years. Without the experience and opportunities PwC has provided me, it’s hard to imagine where I’d be today. While I was in Sydney, I completed a LLM specialising in international tax at the University of Sydney, and I now lecture at the University of Auckland. My expertise is in assisting corporations with tax compliance and tax consulting work, while also helping multi-national corporations with restructures and acquisitions. I’m the co-leader of New Zealand’s International Tax team and a member of our China markets team. The journey I’ve had has been incredibly worthwhile and full of opportunities, including completing the Global Women Breakthrough Leaders’ programme in 2012. I can’t wait to see what my future holds. Senior Manager, Melbourne/Tokyo July 2006 Director Auckland January 2009 Partner Auckland, January 2013 Partner Auckland, July 2012 Senior Manager Sydney July 2006 Director, Auckland December 2007
- 14. 13 Choose The opportunity of a lifetime Michael Price (BCA) Private Business, Napier “The diversity of work not only broadens my knowledge, it keeps things interesting”
- 15. Globally we spend US$1 billion on training each year Learning and development You’ll have the opportunity to grow, whichever area you choose to work in. We provide training and development opportunities from day one. Our graduate training programme helps you gain breadth as well as depth of knowledge. We’ll give you a range of valuable, transferable business, personal and technical skills, together with quality coaching support and an outstanding career. Our coaching culture means you’ll always have someone to bounce ideas off. If you’re on the path to a professional qualification, we’re with you all the way. We’ll financially support you through your exams and help you prepare fully with study and exam leave. Plus you’ll enjoy widespread support along the way – from expert tutors, managers and peers. Longer term, you’ll have the chance to try new things too. You might work in different teams and offices; sample different clients and projects; try out new roles and even other business areas. It will all help you achieve your personal goals as well as our ever-changing business needs. Learning and development 14 make yourself stand out choosepwc.co.nz The opportunity to We invest $2.8m into our learning and development programmes
- 16. ...or visit choosepwc.co.nz, where you’ll also find CV and interview tips. What we’re looking for 15 Choose The opportunity of a lifetime We’re looking for motivated, energetic, problem solvers who can make us the best at what we do: measuring, protecting and enhancing what matters most to our clients. It’s not just about academic achievement. For some of you, you might not have gained the university results you hoped for but have shown you have the intellectual agility, drive and resilience to excel in our business in other ways through extra-curricular activities. Show us how your experiences and achievements developed inside and outside of university, make you stand out. Before you submit your application, make sure you have a well prepared CV that outlines your education, any work experience, and any special achievements or awards. And remember to include how we can get in touch with you. For more information about our application process, email us at careers.nz@nz.pwc.com or visit choosepwc.co.nz, where you’ll also find CV and interview tips. We’re more than just number crunchers. We’re a team of business advisors who work alongside our clients and build long lasting relationships that create value. Join us! It’s not all about the numbers The opportunity to get noticed Email us at careers.nz@nz.pwc.com for more information about our application process...
- 17. 16choosepwc.co.nz • independent, driven, solution-focused team players • adaptable, energetic, critical-thinkers always up for a challenge • communicators – who listen, persuade and put their point across confidently • motivated, focused leaders with a passion for business • take advantage of new learning opportunities, share learning and think creatively • understand and show an interest in client service and delivery • build and sustain relationships through rich internal and external networks • maintain professionalism and strive for high ethical standards at all times • reflect on personal performances and recognise development needs. We’re looking for outstanding people with exceptional stories: Have you got what it takes? Jasmine Hudson (BMS) Private Business, Hamilton
- 18. Competitive salary By now you should have a good idea of the learning environment we create for you, the personal development you can expect and the lasting relationships you’ll create. But rewards are important too. That’s why our salaries are competitive and benefits highly flexible. We also provide opportunities for travel, secondments and relocation throughout our networks. Our offer to you be valuedOur offer to you 17 Life and income continuance insurance plus discounted health insurance Professional membership fee We’llpayyourannual subscriptionto NZICAoranother professionalbody Gym membership discounts Secondments Seethecountryand traveltheworld.From timetotimeyou’llget thechancetoworkin otheroffices Flexible working arrangements Choosethebestwayto workaroundyourneeds andworkrequirements Charity volunteer leave Onedaypaidleave, eachyear Choose The opportunity of a lifetime The opportunity to
- 19. 18 Fee payment We’llpayforyour CharteredAccountant orCharteredFinancial Analystqualifications Study leave We’llgiveyoupaid timeofftostudy Personal travel and accommodation discounts Extras Chooseawide varietyofservices andproducts,from oursuppliers,at discountedrates Optionto purchasean additionaltwo week’sleave choosepwc.co.nz Dedicated social club which puts together numerous sporting, cultural and family events Elliot Cave (BBS) Private Business, New Plymouth
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