Management Consultant - Associate Director

Overview

At PwC New Zealand, we invite you to accelerate your career by becoming a pivotal part of our Management Consulting team in Wellington. Our mission is to build trust within society and tackle significant challenges, offering continuous growth through meaningful work and impactful client outcomes.

About the Role

This position centers on leading project delivery efforts across diverse clients, primarily within public and private sectors, especially focusing on health-related projects. You will partner with clients to identify their needs, craft solutions, and ensure successful implementation. As an Associate Director, you will spearhead project teams, guide members through uncertainties, provide practical coaching, oversee project quality, and conduct performance feedback and reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end project management and delivery for client engagements.
• Act as the primary liaison to understand client requirements and offer dynamic, effective solutions.
• Lead and mentor project teams by providing guidance, on-the-job training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including organisational strategists, HR experts, and change management professionals to deliver sustainable change.
• Contribute proactively to enhancing PwC’s technical operations through simplification, automation, and efficiency improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience collaborating with clients to define requirements and lead complex projects, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Expertise in providing specialized technical knowledge during client engagements, including onsite project participation.
• Strong business acumen with a commitment to advancing a career in management consulting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, adept at presenting complex concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Commercially minded with curiosity and strategic thinking.

Benefits and Perks

• Performance bonuses and generous referral incentives.
• Access to a global professional network, leadership development opportunities, formal learning programs, and exposure to AI tools.
• Wellbeing support including an annual allowance, life and income protection, employee assistance programs, and health insurance eligibility.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive coaching culture.
• Paid time off including sick leave, parental leave with flexibility, volunteering leave, and recognition days during annual shutdown.
• Community engagement through inclusive networks and financial planning assistance.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Pōneke (Wellington), New Zealand. PwC champions a culture that values diversity and inclusion, empowering employees with modern technology and support to drive impactful change for clients and communities alike.