Organization Transformation - Senior Analyst/Manager

PwC New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Wellington is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Consulting team. This role involves using data-driven insights to improve organisational efficiency for public-sector clients. You will engage with senior leaders and support business proposals, contributing to significant transformations that benefit Aotearoa. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in business analysis and a strong understanding of government processes.

Benefits

Life and income protection

Paid parental leave for all parents

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Digital upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in business analysis and design.
• Experience in consulting or professional services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help clients understand and implement changes in their organisations.
• Assist in creating proposals and support new business efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

People-focused thinking

Understanding of New Zealand government

Senior leader interaction

Curiosity and coaching

Clear writing

Communication skills

Business process improvement

Consulting experience

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Kia Ora,

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers that lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting‑edge tech.

Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

We’re a team of trusted business advisors who work closely with our clients and build strong, long‑term relationships that bring real value. Our people are the reason we’re one of New Zealand’s leading professional services firms – we’re full of energy, we enjoy challenges, and we offer great opportunities.

We’re currently looking for Senior Analysts or Managers to join our Consulting team in Wellington (Pōneke), specifically in Management Consulting. In this role, your people skills and ability to connect with others will be important. We work with public‑sector and complex‑enterprise clients on organisational design, operating‑model development and large‑scale transformation—so the role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data‑driven insight into practical recommendations that improve how organisations serve Aotearoa.

You will spend your time helping client teams understand, plan, and carry out changes to improve how their organisations work. You will also assist with creating proposals and support efforts to bring in new business.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• Able to use strong data analysis and people‑focused thinking to help government agencies change how they work, plan for the future, and get better results for Aotearoa.
• Skilled at making sense of unclear workforce or business challenges by breaking them into clear questions and plans backed by data, helping organisations succeed.
• Understands how the New Zealand government works—things like Budget processes, Cabinet decision‑making, pay guidelines, and union negotiations—or is clearly passionate about making a difference for the public.
• Confident working with senior leaders, using empathy and thoughtful challenges to support good decision‑making.
• Naturally curious, open to trying new ways of working, and enjoys coaching junior team members.
• Writes clearly and simply, turning complex ideas into executive‑friendly content and leading effective workshops.
• Brings energy, motivation, and a strong drive to achieve results.
• Excellent at written and spoken communication, including confidently leading workshops.
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands‑on experience using structured approaches to improve business processes and perform business analysis and/or design.
• Consulting Background (Preferred): Ideally, you’ve worked in a consulting or top‑tier professional services firm in a similar role.

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

• Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting‑edge technology.
• PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.
• PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children.
• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

With PwC, you’ll belong to a whānau, a community of problem solvers, where differences are embraced. We empower you with the technology, coaching, flexibility and trust needed to make a meaningful difference, while supporting you to be your authentic self each day. We’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce because we know it’s only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and society.

Travel Requirements: Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?: No

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