M&A Senior Manager / Manager

PwC; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral bonuses

Retail discounts

Leadership development

AI tools training

Wellbeing allowance

Sick leave 15 days

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Senior Manager to lead strategic client work, drive meaningful outcomes, and develop high-performing teams. You will coach colleagues, manage complex projects, and apply systems thinking to solve problems with sound judgment and independence.

You'll influence decisions, communicate clearly, and contribute to PwC’s reputation for excellence while fostering diverse, inclusive teams and delivering value to clients and communities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience at senior level.
• Proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex messages clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver value at PwC New Zealand at senior level.
• Coach and develop diverse, high-performing teams.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients and manage complex situations.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Systems thinking

Communication

Job description

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escape. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

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

Grow here. Go further.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

Motuhake / Independence:

Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly:

We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications:

This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai hangahanga / A.I. usage:

Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date