Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director - M&A (Deal Advisory)

KPMG New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director to support execution of M&A advisory mandates. You will work with business owners, executives and investors, building financial models and providing commercial insights across the deal lifecycle.

Join a high-calibre team with a strong deal pipeline, cross-border opportunities and leadership responsibilities, as part of KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice in Auckland.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years’ experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development and strategy backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability.
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to understand key value drivers of businesses.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Genuine interest in M&A, corporate strategy and helping clients navigate complex business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business owners, executives, boards and investors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Analyze industries, markets and businesses.
• Prepare key process materials (e.g., Information Memorandum, management presentations).
• Develop financial models and undertake valuation analysis.
• Develop commercial insights and recommendations to support critical business decisions.
• Support the senior team with overall M&A process management.
• Collaborate with the broader Deal Advisory team and senior stakeholders across the full M&A deal lifecycle.
• Contribute to efficient management of transaction processes and team operations.
• Support development and coaching of junior team members.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.

KPMG’s Deal Advisory

team supports clients with high-value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large-scale capital investment. We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

The Opportunity

• KPMG has a longstanding presence in the New Zealand market as a trusted M&A advisor, with a senior team having extensive investment banking experience.
• Join a growing M&A advisory team where you'll work alongside experienced dealmakers, helping clients navigate some of their most important strategic decisions, including acquisitions, divestments, capital raisings and growth initiatives.
• We are looking to add a Manager, Senior Manager or Associate Director to support the execution and delivery of M&A advisory mandates.
• As part of KPMG’s globally ranked M&A platform (consistently #1 or #2 in the mid-market) and leading New Zealand team (winner of INFINZ mid-market M&A deal of the year in 2026), you’ll have access to a strong pipeline of high-quality mandates, including domestic and cross-border transactions, often delivered in collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
• For further information on the KPMG M&A team, see:

Day To Day You Will

• Work closely and build trsuted relationships with business owners, executives, boards and investors throughout the transaction lifecyle.
• Analyse industries, markets and businesses.
• Prepare key process materials (e.g. Information Memorandum, management presentations, etc.)
• Develop financial models and undertake valuation analysis.
• Develop commercial insights and recommendations that support critical business decisions.
• Support the senior team with overall M&A process management.
• Collaborate closely with the broader Deal Advisory team and senior stakeholders across the full M&A deal lifecycle.
• Contribute to the efficient management of transaction processes and team operations.
• Support the development and coaching of junior team members.

About You

• We welcome applications from candidates with at least 3+ years’ experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development and strategy backgrounds.
• If you've been involved in evaluating significant investments, growth opportunities or complex business decisions and are looking to apply those skills in an advisory environment, we'd love to hear from you.
• A strong academic track record, demonstrating consistent performance.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capability, or a proven quantitative skillset.
• Proven commercial acumen and the ability to understand key value drivers of businesses and industries.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine interest in M&A, corporate strategy and helping clients navigate complex business decisions.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at

For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

Benefits

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

• — Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance
• — Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• — Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers
• — Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
• — Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
• — Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally
• — Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.