Consulting - Management Consulting - Associate Director

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

Do more than take the next step. Take the next leap. Explore careers at PwC New Zealand. 

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 mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

Our Management Consulting team partners with organisations across the public and private sectors to solve complex challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. We work alongside clients to develop strategy, improve operational performance, transform business models, and unlock the potential of their people. 

In this role, you’ll help lead the delivery of consulting projects, working closely with clients to understand their needs, shape practical solutions, and support successful outcomes. You’ll also guide project teams through complexity, helping others grow through coaching, feedback and on-the-job learning. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Leading project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. 

• Partnering with clients to understand their business, challenges and goals. 

• Designing and delivering solutions across areas such as strategy, operating model design, workforce strategy, organisational change and transformation. 

• Coaching and supporting team members, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback. 

• Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, while growing your industry knowledge and professional network. 

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

• Experience working with clients to understand requirements, deliver outcomes and support complex projects. 

• The ability to provide specialist expertise as part of a project team, including working with clients on-site when required. 

• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in simplifying, streamlining and improving ways of working. 

• Sound business knowledge and curiosity, with a desire to keep developing your career in consulting. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Confidence presenting complex information and recommendations clearly and thoughtfully. 

• Commercial curiosity and an interest in how organisations create value. 

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 

Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave 

Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

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

Belong to a community of problem solvers where differences are embraced. We’ll empower you with technology, coaching, flexibility and trust to make a meaningful difference. Learn more on our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html. 

Grow here. Go further. 

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