Private Business (Business Advisory) - Senior Manager /Director

Management Level

Director

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.

Ngā k ōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within PwC New Zealand’s Private team in Hamilton, where you will lead a diverse portfolio of clients and help shape the future growth of the practice. Working with a broad range of privately owned businesses and stakeholders, you will bring together technical excellence, commercial thinking and trusted advice to make a real impact for clients and the wider team.

Your day-to-day could include

• Lead a high-quality portfolio spanning accounting, tax compliance and advisory services, delivering practical and commercially sound outcomes

• Become a trusted adviser to senior clients, supporting them across business, finance, accounting and tax matters

• Drive complex and varied work across statutory reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business improvement initiatives

• Play a key role in growing the practice by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to commercial success

• Mentor and develop talented team members while helping foster a collaborative, high-performing and forward-looking team culture

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga / Skills you will bring or develop in this role

• Strong experience in accounting, tax and advisory services, ideally gained in a professional services environment or a similarly complex commercial setting

• Strong technical capability across financial statements, income tax and indirect tax compliance, with the ability to deliver high-quality, practical advice

• Proven experience leading client engagements and building trusted senior relationships, with a strong understanding of business, finance and commercial decision-making

• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing team members across multiple engagements

• Strong communication , analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a proactive approach to innovation, technology and new ways of working

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

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways

• Wellbeing - $250 annual wellbeing allowance; Life & income protection; S onder/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 - T wo paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period ; p urchase 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

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

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html .

Grow here. Go further .

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to dem f onstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tika mai / Please apply directly: We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you.

Nau mai ngā tono wawe / We encourage early applications: This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Atamai h angahanga / A.I. usage: Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

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