Management Consultant - Associate Director

About PwC New Zealand

PwC New Zealand is focused on helping build trust in society and addressing significant challenges. The organisation offers a place to keep developing, work on meaningful assignments, and make a real contribution for clients, communities, and Aotearoa.

About the role

The Management Consulting team works with public- and private-sector organisations to tackle complex issues and create lasting change. The team helps clients improve operational performance, reshape business models, and unlock the capability of their people through strategy development and implementation.

The work spans major transformation programmes, operating model design, workforce strategy, and organisational change. The wider team includes management consultants, organisational strategists, HR professionals, and change specialists, combining sector knowledge with global practice to support clients through disruption and future opportunities.

PwC New Zealand is seeking an Associate Director to join the Consulting team in Wellington. The role owns end-to-end project delivery for clients, works closely with clients to understand needs, and develops practical, adaptable solutions.

As an engagement lead, you will guide project teams to achieve strong client outcomes, support them through uncertainty, provide on-the-job coaching, oversee delivery, and complete feedback and performance reviews where needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of client project delivery from start to finish.
• Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and shape effective solutions.
• Lead engagement teams and help deliver strong results.
• Coach and mentor team members through ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance during project work.
• Review team output, oversee engagement progress, and give feedback and performance input when required.
• Bring specialist technical support to client projects, including occasional on-site work as part of the project team.
• Help simplify, streamline, and automate technical operations to improve efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with clients to define needs, deliver outcomes, and design and execute complex projects, ideally in the health sector.
• Ability to provide specialist technical expertise in client-facing project settings.
• Willingness to work on-site when the project requires it.
• Experience contributing to process improvement, automation, or operational efficiency.
• Strong understanding of business fundamentals and a desire to build a career in this area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in presenting complex issues and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• A commercially minded and inquisitive approach.

Perks

• Discretionary bonus potential and generous referral bonuses.
• Retail discounts and special deals.
• Access to a global network, leadership development, AI tools and training, and formal learning pathways.
• $250 annual wellbeing allowance.
• Life and income protection coverage.
• Access to Sonder, EAP, and Headspace support services.
• 15 days of paid sick leave.
• Group-rate health insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Flexible working options and a supportive coaching culture.
• Two paid recognition days during the annual summer shutdown period.
• Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave.
• Paid parental leave for all parents, with flexible options and financial planning support.
• Inclusive networks and paid volunteering leave.

Additional information

PwC encourages people with different perspectives to join a community of problem solvers. The company aims to support meaningful impact through technology, coaching, flexibility, and trust. No salary amount, vacancy count, start date, or application deadline was provided in the source.