Human resources

Early Careers Advisor

PwC · 1001-5000 employees

Auckland10 days ago
OnsiteFull timeContractEntry level

What the role involves

  • Supporting recruitment campaigns
  • Sourcing candidates
  • Coordinating interviews

What they ask for

1-2 years relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, HR or related field; strong communication, organization, and technology skills; degree in Commerce, Business or related field preferred; Workday experience preferred.

  • 1+ yr experience
  • Bachelor's degree

About the job

Management Level

AssociateJob Description & Summary

Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

Our People & Culture team helps build the people and capability behind PwC New Zealand. As an Early Careers Advisor, you’ll help attract and select graduates, interns and scholarship recipients—building a strong pipeline of future talent and creating a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.

Working with the Early Careers Manager, Talent Acquisition Senior Manager and hiring managers, you’ll help design and deliver early careers campaigns and promote PwC as an employer of choice.

Please note, this is a 2-month fixed term position.

Your day-to-day could include

  • Supporting graduate, internship and scholarship recruitment campaigns.
  • Sourcing and engaging candidates through university partnerships, online platforms, careers events and networking.
  • Reviewing CVs and applications, coordinating interviews, and partnering with the business to secure early careers talent.
  • Managing the end-to-end Scholarship programme and responding to candidate and colleague queries.
  • Helping define talent requirements and develop campaign strategies with hiring managers and the Early Careers Manager.
  • Using Workday and other tools to manage candidates through recruitment and onboarding.
  • Coordinating events, representing PwC on campus, and building relationships with universities, associations, clubs and recruitment partners.
  • Working with People & Culture colleagues to support a seamless onboarding experience.

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop

  • 1–2 years’ relevant experience in student careers, recruitment, human resources or a related field.
  • A driven, motivated and customer-focused approach, with a determination to achieve results and identify talent.
  • Confidence speaking to groups and representing PwC as an employer of choice.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to explain our business areas and employee value proposition.
  • Strong organisation, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence using technology and working with data.

It would also be great if you have:

  • A degree in Commerce, Business or another relevant field.
  • Knowledge of recruitment best practice and experience with an applicant tracking system such as Workday.
  • Experience in professional services or another large, complex organisation.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Growth: A global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways.
  • Reputation: PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve important problems.
  • Flexibility: Flexible working and a supportive coaching culture.

Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.

Grow here. Go further.

Your questions answered

  • We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.
  • AI usage: Secure, AI-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions are made by our people.

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