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It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Transaction Services – our team PwC’s Transaction Services (TS) practice is the country’s market-leader in financial due diligence. Off the back of strong growth, we’re looking for an experienced Associate Director to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You’ll shape strategy, lead high-performing teams and collaborate across the firm to deliver outstanding, tech-enabled insights for our clients.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role As an Associate Director you will:

• Lead engagements - Oversee detailed financial analysis and due diligence engagements, reviewing earnings, working capital, and debt positions to drive informed deal decisions.
• Advise strategically - Partner with clients across private equity, corporate, and public sectors to structure and execute complex transactions that deliver value.
• Grow relationships - Build trusted connections with clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and exceptional service delivery.
• Develop people - Lead and coach team members, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive innovation - Produce clear, insightful reports and recommendations that demonstrate strong analytical rigour and commercial understanding.
• Accelerate growth - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry, regulatory, and market developments to provide forward-thinking advice.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 6+ years in transaction services, M&A advisory or similar, with a track record of successful deal delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. CA or CFA qualification (or in progress) desirable.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Flexibility to travel when client needs require.

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

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.
• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.
• Gender-neutral paid parental leave for all parents.
• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.