Deals - Transaction Services - Associate Director

Management Level

Senior Manager

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.

Transaction Services – our team

PwC’s Transaction Services (TS) practice is the country’s market-leader in financial due diligence. Off the back of strong growth, we’re looking for an experienced Associate Director to join us in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. You’ll shape strategy, lead high-performing teams and collaborate across the firm to deliver outstanding, tech-enabled insights for our clients.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

As an Associate Director you will:

• Lead engagements - Oversee detailed financial analysis and due diligence engagements, reviewing earnings, working capital, and debt positions to drive informed deal decisions.
• Advise strategically - Partner with clients across private equity, corporate, and public sectors to structure and execute complex transactions that deliver value.
• Grow relationships - Build trusted connections with clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and exceptional service delivery.
• Develop people - Lead and coach team members, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive innovation - Produce clear, insightful reports and recommendations that demonstrate strong analytical rigour and commercial understanding.
• Accelerate growth - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry, regulatory, and market developments to provide forward-thinking advice.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

• 6+ years in transaction services, M&A advisory or similar, with a track record of successful deal delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. CA or CFA qualification (or in progress) desirable.
• Strong analytical, report writing, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex findings into actionable insights.
• Flexibility to travel when client needs require.

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.
• Gender-neutral paid parental leave for all parents.
• Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.
• Digital upskilling through our Digital Academy.

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Mana 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.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Job Posting End Date

April 23, 2026