Harnessing our people, skills and networks to support youth and community wellbeing
PwC Foundation
Established in 2004, the PwC Foundation brings our people, skills, networks and relationships together to create positive impact across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We work alongside schools, charities and community organisations to support pathways for long-term youth wellbeing, strengthen the not-for-profit and education sectors, and share knowledge that empowers community governance.
Through initiatives such as Aho Kōrero, PwC On Board, volunteering and local giving, we connect the capability of our firm with the needs and aspirations of our communities. Our approach is practical, collaborative and people-led — focused on building stronger futures with the partners, whānau and communities we serve.
Aho Kōrero
Inspiring tamariki through storytelling
Aho Kōrero, the PwC Schools Journal, is the PwC Foundation’s literacy and storytelling programme designed to inspire young people and empower youth voice across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Through Aho Kōrero, we partner with high equity index schools, primarily with Years 5 to 8, to create meaningful opportunities for tamariki to read, write, create and see their own stories reflected. We publish an annual journal featuring writing and artwork by tamariki from across our partner schools, celebrating their creativity, perspectives and experiences.
PwC volunteers visit classrooms nationally to support their storytelling and read with small groups of students, spark discussion, and create a relaxed and encouraging learning experience. Each child receives a copy of the journal to take home and share with their whānau, while additional copies are donated to the school so the stories can be enjoyed more widely.
Aho Kōrero is about more than literacy. It helps young people build confidence, connect with others, and recognise the value of their own voice. We also support teachers with resources that encourage reading, writing and creative expression in the classroom, helping to create pathways for long-term youth wellbeing.
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PwC On Board
What is it?
PwC On Board supports our people across the firm who want to secure a board or advisory role with a Not-for-Profit (NFP) in Aotearoa New Zealand. As professionals, we have a role to play in driving social change. This innovative programme aims to bridge the gap between corporate Aotearoa New Zealand and the NFP sector, enabling our people and their communities to work together. It is a practical and tangible way of bringing our firm’s purpose to life.
Through PwC On Board, our people use their professional skills to give back to the community, broaden their governance knowledge and networks, and contribute towards building more sustainable organisations. For the NFP’s and bodies they serve, they access the time, talent and networks of a broad range of professionals.
Download brochurePwC On Board Shadow
What is it?
The PwC On Board Shadow programme is a national initiative, and part of our broader On Board programme, to help grow governance opportunities through shadowing and mentoring. We do this by pairing staff early in their careers to board ‘shadow’ opportunities in the Not-for-Profit sector.
Advantages of the programme include:
developing and fosters talent to help succeed at a governance level in tomorrow’s boardrooms
taping into a range of skills and sector experience to fit board requirements
helping address the experience gap faced by skilled younger professionals seeking to gain governance experience
providing insights into board dynamics
bringing a younger voice and perspective to the table.
Giving back to our communities
Volunteer Time
Reflecting our firm’s global purpose, PwC New Zealand is committed to driving positive social change through applying our skills to volunteering. We encourage our people to offer their time and expertise to our coordinated PwC Foundation skilled volunteering programmes. We also recognise our staff have their own connections with specific Not-for-Profit and community organisations and are supportive of individuals using volunteer time to support these organisations.
Payroll giving
Payroll giving enables all permanent and fixed term PwC employees to donate to the PwC Foundation directly from their monthly salary. It is that simple. Every dollar received goes to the primary schools who have adopted our Aho Kōrero programme, for practical educational needs.
Top up funding
The PwC Foundation supports the charity work of our people by topping up any money they raise by 50%. Whether they are completing a run or walk, growing a moustache or holding a bake sale, the PwC Foundation will top up their donation to their chosen charity in support of their fundraising efforts.
PwC Foundation Champions Network
Our champions network helps us drive internal staff engagement and promote our PwC Foundation programmes, so more staff and partners contribute to our local communities.
PwC Foundation Impact Report 2025
Discover the impact we've made across our communities.
Contact us
The PwC Foundation is not in the position to accept unsolicited requests for funding or sponsorship. For general concerns or other inquiries, please contact us through nz_pwcfoundation@pwc.com
Joint Lead Trustees
Foundation Trustees
Simoli Aati
Emma Richards
Matt Corkery
Treasurer
Chris Holyer
Board Shadow
Megan Hogarth
