Posted 05 June, 2026
Ethics and Independence Analyst - 7 month FTC
KPMG New Zealand
Auckland
Full Time
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KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do, from our client work to internal practises, all guided by our shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better.
The Opportunity
Play a key role in protecting what matters most - trust, integrity, and reputation.
At KPMG, our commitment to ethical conduct and auditor independence is at the heart of everything we do. As an Ethics & Independence (E&I) Analyst, you'll be part of a team that safeguards this commitment, helping to ensure we operate with the highest standards of integrity across all aspects of the firm.
In this role, you'll provide expert guidance and practical support on a wide range of E&I matters - from navigating complex independence requirements to identifying and managing conflicts of interest. Your work will directly support our people in making the right decisions, ensuring compliance with both local and global policies while strengthening trust with clients and stakeholders.
If you're detail-oriented, ethical by nature, and passionate about doing the right thing, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Day to day you will:
- Provide guidance and timely responses to personal independence queries.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening compliance with independence policies.
- Provide support for key E&I processes, including compliance audits, confirmations, independence clearances, external roles, risk training, guidance resources, and maintenance of the Publicly Held Audit Client (PHAC) List.
- Act as a specialist in E&I systems.
- Execute System of Quality Management (SoQM) controls related to Relevant Ethical Requirements, as well as Human Resource and technology controls associated with E&I.
About you:
- You have previous administration, business support or customer service experience and feel comfortable liaising with stakeholders.
- You are proactive and eager to learn.
- You are a team player who can work effectively with others.
- You possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail and have the ability to multitask.
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 [email protected].
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
- The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
- 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.
