Organisational Development Senior Manager

PwC New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Wellbeing allowance

Headspace & EAP

Paid sick leave

Flexible working

Volunteer leave

Job summary

PwC New Zealand is seeking an experienced Organisational Development Senior Manager to shape the leadership strategy, design development programs and drive a high‑performing culture across the firm. You will lead a small team, partner with senior leaders and the Board, co‑design leadership development and succession initiatives, and embed practical frameworks aligned to PwC expectations.

This role blends strategic advisory with hands‑on delivery, using data and feedback to demonstrate impact and

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience as an organisational development practitioner.
• Formal coaching accreditation, MBTI accreditation and 360 feedback accreditations would be advantageous.
• Strong ability to translate talent and leadership strategy into practical, organisation-wide initiatives and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve PwC NZ’s leadership and organisational development strategy.
• Lead leadership programmes, coaching, and executive development.
• Use data, feedback and evaluation measures to assess impact and inform decisions.
• Co-design Partner Leadership Development and succession planning.
• Advise senior leaders on talent, culture and performance implications of business strategy.
• Manage the leadership programme budget and external supplier relationships.
• Coach and mentor the Organisational Development Advisor to improve delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership development

Executive coaching

Succession planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in psychology or HR management

Job description

Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future 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.

People are what make PwC New Zealand a leading professional services firm. Our People and Culture team helps create the environment, leadership capability, and experiences that enable our people to thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes.

As Organisational Development Senior Manager, you will design, deliver and continuously evolve PwC New Zealand’s leadership and organisational development strategy. You will bring together leadership development, succession, partner development andother organisational development initiatives through an integrated One Firm approach, while helping embed a thriving performance culture aligned to the Evolved PwC Professional behaviours.

This is a senior, influential role that combines strategic advice with hands‑on programme design, facilitation, and delivery. You will report to the Director of People Experience and lead one Organisational Development Advisor.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Leading the design and delivery of the firm’s leadership strategy across formal programmes, informal learning, self-led development and supporting initiatives.
• Facilitating leadership programmes and workshops focused on leadership, coaching, constructive feedback and inclusive day‑to‑day leadership practices.
• Using data, feedback and evaluation measures to assess impact, improve programmes and inform leadership and talent decisions.
• Co‑designing Partner Leadership Development and supporting Partner Admissions, future leadership gateways, 360‑degree feedback and engagement with the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Supporting Pathway to senior leadership for Directors, Executive Directors and Managing Directors, as well as succession planning.
• Providing strategic input into the firm’s talent and leadership agenda and shaping practical frameworks, tools and materials aligned to global PwC expectations.
• Advising Business Partners and senior leaders on talent, leadership, succession and performance culture implications arising from business strategy.
• Designing tailored leadership and culture interventions, including executive coaching and targeted development pathways for people in critical roles.
• Managing the leadership programme budget and strategic relationships with external leadership and coaching providers.
• Coaching and mentoring the Organisational Development Advisor, while improving programme delivery through efficiency, automation and responsible use of AI.
• Several years’ experience as an organisational development practitioner, with advanced capability across scoping, design and delivery.
• Demonstrated success translating talent and leadership strategy into practical, organisation‑wide initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of talent management, leadership development, succession, coaching and strategic People and Culture practice.
• Excellent relationship, influencing and advisory skills, with the credibility to work effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to balance organisational and people priorities with business needs.
• Demonstrated leadership capability across strategic, operational, thought leadership and personal dimensions.
• Experience coaching and developing colleagues, managing budgets and overseeing external supplier relationships and commercial arrangements.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in psychology, human resources management or related discipline.
• Formal coaching accreditation, MBTI accreditation and 360 feedback accreditations would be advantageous, as would broad HR and talent experience gained in large corporate and professional services environments.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you - your skills and potential may be a great fit.

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts and deals, and opt‑in public transport benefits.
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways.
• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; life and income protection; Sonder, EAP and Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group‑rate health insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. You’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working and a supportive coaching culture.
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off each year during our annual summer shutdown period, plus the option to 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.

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If you're curious to learn more about the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a confidential chat.

Learn more at pwc.co.nz/careers.

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Motuhake / Independence:

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

Atamai hangahanga / AI usage:

Secure, AI-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions are made by our people

We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role.

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