Management Consulting - Analyst/ Senior Analyst

PwC South Africa; Wellington; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking a Management Consulting Senior Associate to partner with client organisations across sectors, solving complex challenges and delivering measurable impact. You’ll contribute to operating model design, workforce strategy, and transformation initiatives while growing professionally within a supportive team.

The role emphasises collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality client work.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a public, corporate, or professional services environment.
• Degree in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Experience working with clients in a professional setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead or contribute to workstreams and upskill as needed.
• Awareness of AI tools and their appropriate use.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within project teams and with clients to develop high-quality deliverables.
• Design and deliver solutions to meet strategic and operational goals.
• Navigate ambiguity and apply critical thinking to problems.
• Take responsibility for a key workstream with support from seniors.
• Analyse information, develop insights, and present recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and PwC colleagues.

Skills

Client engagement

Strong communication

Self-leadership

AI awareness

Commercial curiosity

Consulting experience

Education

Tertiary degree in a relevant field (HR, Commerce, Business, Law, Organisational Psychology)

Job description

Management Level Senior Associate 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.

About the role

Our Management Consulting team at PwC New Zealand partners with organisations across the public and private sectors to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful, lasting change. We work alongside clients to develop and implement strategies that improve operational performance, transform business models, and support their people to succeed. From large-scale transformation programmes and operating model design to workforce strategy and organisational change, our team brings together management consultants, organisational strategists, HR practitioners and change management specialists to deliver sustained outcomes.

• Working collaboratively within project teams and with clients to develop high-quality deliverables and support effective delivery.
• Designing and delivering solutions that help clients meet their strategic and operational goals.
• Working through ambiguity and applying critical thinking to solve complex business problems.
• Taking responsibility for a key workstream or element of project delivery, with support from senior team members.
• Analysing information, developing insights, and presenting recommendations.
• Contributing to building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues across PwC.

Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• 2–5 years’ experience in a public, corporate, or professional services environment.
• A tertiary degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Commerce, Business, Law, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Experience working with clients in a professional setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex issues and recommendations within a team.
• Demonstrate self-leadership in a professional setting and a willingness to develop capabilities, learn, and upskill.
• Confidence using technology, including an awareness of AI and the ability to use AI tools appropriately.
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in solving complex organisational challenges.
• Consulting or professional services experience would be beneficial but not essential.
• If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

Highlights of working at PwC NZ

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals, discounted health insurance
• 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
• Social & connection - Opportunity to join the PwC Social Club; attend regular social events and activities; opportunities to connect with colleagues across the firm.
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; paid volunteering leave, PwC networks & communities.

Grow here. Go further. 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.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.