Deals -Associate Director

PwC; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts and deals

Wellbeing allowance

Life and income protection

Paid parental leave

Flexible working

Job summary

PwC NZ is seeking an experienced Associate Director/Director to lead and deliver buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions in Auckland. You will advise on strategy, deal structuring and negotiations for private companies, corporates and sponsor-backed clients.

You will mentor deal teams, drive client relationships, and help grow PwC’s M&A practice while upholding integrity and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• You will bring deep M&A experience and strong client credibility.
• Extensive leadership across buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with owners, executives and investment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from discussions to completion.
• Advise on acquisition and divestment strategy, deal structuring and negotiation.
• Lead deal teams and ensure high-quality execution across workstreams.
• Shape and present materials for boards and senior decision-makers.
• Drive business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

M&A experience

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Finance/Accounting/Commerce degree

Job description

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora,

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place for experienced deal leaders to drive impact, develop people and grow a leading M&A practice.

Ngā ˄koro ́ mo tō tūranā / About the role

PwC is the leading M&A advisor in New Zealand and the only Big 4 firm with a fully integrated deals capability across M&A, infrastructure, debt advisory, property and transaction services. Our Corporate Finance team advises on many of New Zealand’s most significant mid-market M&A transactions , working with privately owned businesses, corporates, private equity and financial sponsors.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Corporate Finance team in Auckland. This is a senior leadership role with a clear focus on M&A , responsible for leading and delivering buy-side and sell-side transactions for private companies, corporates and sponsor-backed clients.

As a Director, you will act as a trusted advisor to business owners, boards and investors, providing strategic advice across acquisitions, divestments and ownership transitions. You will lead deal teams through transaction strategy and execution, drive client relationships and play a key role in growing PwC’s M&A practice.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and deliver buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including sponsor-led transactions, from initial client discussions through to execution and completion

• Act as a trusted advisor to business owners, boards and private equity / financial sponsors on acquisition and divestment strategy, deal structuring and negotiation

• Lead and direct deal teams, ensuring high-quality execution across transaction workstreams

• Shape and present high-impact materials for boards, shareholders, investment committees and other senior decision-makers

• Drive business development and client relationship growth, converting opportunities into executed transactions

• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams, building capability across Managers, Associate Directors and junior staff

• Model PwC’s commitment to integrity, quality and professional excellence

Ngā ˄pākenga ka kawea mai e koe / Skills and experience

You will bring deep M&A experience , strong client credibility and a proven track record of delivering transactions.

You will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline

• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in corporate finance, M&A or investment banking, ideally within a Big 4 or similar advisory environment

• Demonstrated leadership across buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including private equity or financial sponsor-backed deals

• Strong understanding of deal structuring, negotiation, transaction execution and shareholder dynamics

• Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with business owners, executives and investment professionals

• Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing deal teams

• Well-developed commercial judgement, strategic thinking and decision-making capability

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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

At PwC, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team with a strong and inclusive culture. We invest in our people through structured learning, hands-on coaching from experienced leaders, and access to PwC’s global tools, insights and networks — supporting you to grow and succeed at every stage of your career.

• 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;15days’paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

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

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

• Time off -Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseupto 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

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes