Kia ora, At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. This is a place for experienced deal leaders to drive impact, develop people and grow a leading M&A practice.
Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role PwC is the leading M&A advisor in New Zealand and the only Big 4 firm with a fully integrated deals capability across M&A, infrastructure, debt advisory, property and transaction services. Our Corporate Finance team advises on many of New Zealand’s most significant mid-market M&A transactions , working with privately owned businesses, corporates, private equity and financial sponsors.
We are seeking an experienced Director to join our Corporate Finance team in Auckland. This is a senior leadership role with a clear focus on M&A , responsible for leading and delivering buy-side and sell-side transactions for private companies, corporates and sponsor-backed clients. As a Director, you will act as a trusted advisor to business owners, boards and investors, providing strategic advice across acquisitions, divestments and ownership transitions. You will lead deal teams through transaction strategy and execution, drive client relationships and play a key role in growing PwC’s M&A practice in New Zealand.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and deliver buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including sponsor-led transactions, from initial client discussions through to execution and completion
- Act as a trusted advisor to business owners, boards and private equity / financial sponsors on acquisition and divestment strategy, deal structuring and negotiation
- Lead and direct deal teams, ensuring high-quality execution across transaction workstreams
- Shape and present high-impact materials for boards, shareholders, investment committees and other senior decision-makers
- Drive business development and client relationship growth, converting opportunities into executed transactions
- Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams, building capability across Managers, Associate Directors and junior staff
- Model PwC’s commitment to integrity, quality and professional excellence
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe / Skills and experience You will bring deep M&A experience , strong client credibility and a proven track record of delivering transactions. You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in corporate finance, M&A or investment banking, ideally within a Big 4 or similar advisory environment
- Demonstrated leadership across buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, including private equity or financial sponsor-backed deals
- Strong understanding of deal structuring, negotiation, transaction execution and shareholder dynamics
- Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with business owners, executives and investment professionals
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing high-performing deal teams
- Well-developed commercial judgement, strategic thinking and decision-making capability
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
How to Apply:
Mō te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? Hit Apply now to grow your career at PwC. Visit https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html to learn more.
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