SCI Recruitment NZ - Accounting & Finance Specialists

21/10/2026

Contact our Auckland office or visit our website to view the full details and register your interest online.

21/10/2026

Contact our Auckland office or visit our website to view the full details and apply online https://www.scirecruitment.co.nz/Jobs/Associate-Director-Business-Advisory-Services-3/

20/10/2026

Call our Auckland office or visit our website to register your interest and learn more.

19/10/2026

Growing four‑partner firm with momentum driven by its expanding value‑add services offering.

Call our Auckland office 📞 (09) 962 5687 or visit our website to register your interest and learn more.

16/10/2026

The SEEK Employment Report for September is out. Here are some of the key takeaways:

Hiring activity held steady in September, with job ads rising 0.1% m/m and sitting 7.8% higher than a year ago.

Candidate activity also lifted, with applications per job ad up 2.9% m/m, the strongest rise since April 2024.

𝘈𝘐 & 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴
AI capability continues to expand across NZ job ads:
4.2% of all job ads now reference AI skills (vs 2.4% in Australia), rising 3.7% m/m and 88.2% y/y. High‑automation roles declined 2.6% y/y, while low‑exposure roles saw double‑digit annual growth.

𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴
Growth was strongest in the South Island - Tasman +2.3% m/m, Southland +1.8%, Otago +1.7%.

Annual growth led by Otago (18.6% y/y), Manawatū (18.0% y/y) and Taranaki (17.1% y/y).

Northland and Gisborne were the only regions down year‑on‑year.

𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴
Consumer Services led monthly growth, driven by Hospitality & Tourism (+3.2% m/m) and Retail & Consumer Products (+3.1% m/m).

Mining, Resources & Energy surged 41.4% y/y, nearing mid‑2022 peak levels.

Professional Services was the only sector to ease m/m, including Accounting (-1.3% m/m) and ICT (-1.1% m/m).

𝘊𝘈 & 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵
Accounting saw a small -1.3% m/m decline in September - a movement that is largely seasonal and consistent with typical spring hiring patterns. In the CA sector specifically, demand traditionally accelerates sharply from mid January and early February through May, when firms ramp up recruitment ahead of peak workflow periods and annual planning cycles.

With this seasonal trend in play, demand for accounting talent in the CA sector is expected to rise significantly in early 2027.

Despite the modest monthly dip, CA firms continue to signal strong interest in experienced senior accountants, managers, senior managers and associate directors particularly those able to support advisory growth, client management, and expanding BAS workloads.

We’ve also seen a noticeable lift in succession‑based opportunities across our consultancy over the past six months. This trend is set to accelerate in 2027 and beyond, with many senior partners signalling their intention to exit in the short to medium term.

If this topic is of interest for your firm, or you’d like more detailed insights into the current CA job market and talent trends, feel free to get in touch with our Auckland office. 📞 (09) 962 5687 or visit our website to register your interest online.

15/10/2026

Contemplating your next move in CA before Christmas or in early 2027?

Our consultancy is recruiting for a wide range of opportunities across New Zealand, including Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka, Queenstown, Gore and Dunedin.

If one of these locations is of interest for your next step in CA, get in touch with our Auckland office 📞 (09) 962 5687 or visit our website to register your interest online.

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* All our opportunities in public practice require current or recent NZ CA experience.

14/10/2026

High‑impact smaller mid-sized Accounting and Business Advisory firm entering an exciting stage and offering attractive opportunities for senior managerial professionals.

Consulting focus (70%) + people leadership and client management. Pathway to Associate Director - salaried Director - equity Director.

Get in touch with Steve Ignatov in our Auckland office for an exploratory chat if this opportunity is of interest to you.

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* Current or recent NZ CA managerial experience in business advisory is essential for this role.

13/10/2026

Call our Auckland office or visit our website to register your interest and learn more.

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* You must be currently in New Zealand and have the right to work and live permanently here. NZ experience as Finance Manager or Financial Controller is essential for this role.

11/10/2026

Contact our Auckland office if you are looking for your next role in CA across the ditch - 📞 (09) 962 5687

09/10/2026