
Management Level
Director
& 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 kōrero 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, identifyingopportunities 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 rāneii 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; Sonder/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 - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase 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 ahatāu 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
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Ngā whakautu ki o pātaiYour questions answered:
Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demfonstrating 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 hangahanga 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
Job Posting End Date

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