PwC

AI Centre of Excellence - Product Owner / Business Analyst

PwC  •  Auckland, NZ (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Management Level

Senior Associate

& Summary

Kia ora,

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your tech skills count at PwC New Zealand.

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems.

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focused skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter.

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.

Ngākōreromotēneitūranga/ About the role

As a Product Owner / Business Analyst, you will sit at the center ofourAIdelivery engineowning and driving the pipeline of work from intake through to continuous release.

This role will be partnering closely with Partners,LoSleaders and subject matterexperts;you will lead discovery, shape clearoutcomesand translate business needs into well-defined backlogs and production-ready solutions Working day to day with developers and stakeholders, you will coordinate build, testing, responsibleAIand security controls, and release into production—ensuring solutions move smoothly from idea to impact, with strong adoption, measurable benefits and clear visibility of risks and outcomes for leadership

Your day-to-day could include:

  • Own and run the delivery pipeline

  • Lead stakeholder discovery and shaping

  • Drive build,testingand release

  • Track value,risksand reporting

  • Maintain solution documentation and network visibility

Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe, kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role

Essential

  • 3+ years in a Product Owner, Business Analyst or similar delivery roles

  • Experience running backlogs and releases using Azure DevOps or similar

  • Proven stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication, including concise documentation

  • Experience delivering technology solutions with a focus on user value and business outcomes

Desirable

  • Knowledge ofAIand data concepts including LLMs, prompt patterns and evaluation basics

  • Familiarity with OpenAIplatforms including ChatGPT Custom GPTs and common enterprise platforms

  • Exposure to responsible AI, privacy and security by design practices

  • Experience in professional services

Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi 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;Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)

  • Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’llaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.

  • Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture

  • Time off- Twopaidrecognition daysoffprovided each yearduring ourannual summer shutdown period;purchaseup 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

teahatāuetatariana? / 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.

Ngāwhakautuki opātai/Your questions answered:

Motuhake / Independence:Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.

Tono tikamai/ Please apply directly:We’renot currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyou’dlike to be considered, please apply directly -we’dlove to hear from you.

Naumaingātonowawe/ We encourage early applications:This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya suitable candidate.

Atamaihangahanga/ 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?

No

Job Posting End Date

April 15, 2026

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About PwC

At PwC, we help clients drive their companies to the leading edge. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
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Year Founded
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Website
pwc.com
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