- Experience
- 3–4 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Eligibility
- Professionals with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and around 3–4 years in strategy consulting, strategy/M&A, or a related corporate strategy environment are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the role
PwC New Zealand is seeking a Manager to join its Deals Strategy team in Auckland. In this position, you will help guide a high-performing and well-established team that supports a wide variety of clients, including major corporates, privately owned businesses, public sector bodies, and government organisations across New Zealand, the Trans-Tasman region, and international markets.
The role focuses on creating tailored value-creation strategies and carrying out commercial due diligence work. The right person will be naturally curious, proactive, easy to work with, and strong in client-facing situations.
What you will do
- Own projects end to end across commercial due diligence and/or value creation assignments.
- Build research approaches and methods for primary research, while also running desktop-based industry and market research using online resources, specialist databases, and public information.
- Plan and refine research frameworks and methodologies, and carry out market and industry analysis using digital tools, proprietary data sources, and open-source materials.
- Work closely with clients, internal colleagues, and other stakeholders to keep projects moving.
- Prepare polished client materials, including reports, presentations, and discussion packs.
- Help strengthen client relationships, share knowledge across the team, and support the development of junior staff.
- Coach and mentor junior team members to help them build capability and confidence.
Skills and experience required
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Preferably 3–4 years of experience in a strategy consultancy, boutique strategy firm, or a strategy/M&A role within a large corporate.
- Interest in helping clients solve commercial challenges as they assess and sharpen investment ideas for transactions.
- Strong ability in quantitative analysis, critical thinking, and structured problem-solving.
- Experience managing clients and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Comfort using a variety of analytical methods such as market sizing, forecasting, competitor analysis, customer analysis, business plan review, and growth analysis.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and manage time well across complex workstreams.
- Background in coaching or supporting others, and a collaborative approach to team-based work.
Why join PwC New Zealand
- Rewards: discretionary bonus opportunities, generous referral bonuses, and retail discounts and offers.
- Growth: access to a global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and structured learning pathways.
- Wellbeing: annual wellbeing allowance of $250, life and income protection, access to support services, 15 days of paid sick leave, and group-rate health insurance where eligibility applies.
- Reputation: work for a firm known for helping shape the future while advancing your career and supporting clients and communities.
- Flexibility: flexible working arrangements and a supportive coaching culture.
- Time off: two paid recognition days during the annual summer shutdown each year, plus the option to buy up to two additional weeks of annual leave.
- Whānau and community: paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support, inclusive networks, and paid volunteering leave.
Additional information
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Auckland, New Zealand. If you are looking to grow your career in a purpose-led environment and contribute to meaningful client work, this opportunity may be a strong fit.