Kia Ora, It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers who lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with industry leaders and subject matter experts. This senior associate role offers a challenging and rewarding career path in corporate administration, executive support, and professional services.
Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role
PwC’s Business Support team plays an integral part of the Internal Firm Services framework, working closely with Partners and wider teams to provide high level administrative support, client support and project coordination, whilst enabling our people and teams to perform to the highest standard. You will be at the heartbeat of our operations in our Consulting business unit in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, providing high-level support to two Partners and their wider teams in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, energetic and forward-thinking, with a positive approach and the ability to stay one step ahead. You’ll bring a fun, engaging and professional style, confidently anticipating needs, keeping pace and making sure nothing falls through the cracks, excelling in office management and organizational tasks.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Providing proactive day-to-day support to two Partners, including inbox management, meeting co-ordination and administrative support.
- Managing complex calendars, balancing competing priorities, and anticipating what’s needed to keep things on track.
- Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders – clients, Consulting teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinating frequent domestic and international travel, including complex multi-leg itineraries, accommodation, visas and travel documentation.
- Supporting wider Consulting teams with operational requirements in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Planning and coordinating client meetings, workshops and internal events, including room bookings, virtual meeting support, and catering.
- Acting as a trusted point of contact for Partners, clients and internal stakeholders.
- Guiding and up-skilling our teams using multiple internal systems and supporting best practice.
- Using AI-enabled tools to streamline ways of working, support project planning and reporting, and help teams stay organised and informed.
Key Responsibilities:
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
Kia Ora,
It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers who lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
Ngā Kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role
PwC’s Business Support team plays an integral part of the Internal Firm Services framework, working closely with Partners and wider teams to provide high level administrative support, client support and project coordination, whilst enabling our people and teams to perform to the highest standard.
You will be at the heartbeat of our operations in our Consulting business unit in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, providing high-level support to two Partners and their wider teams in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, energetic and forward-thinking, with a positive approach and the ability to stay one step ahead. You’ll bring a fun, engaging and professional style, confidently anticipating needs, keeping pace and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Providing proactive day-to-day support to two Partners, including inbox management, meeting coordination and administrative support.
- Managing complex calendars, balancing competing priorities, and anticipating what’s needed to keep things on track.
- Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders – clients, Consulting teams, and internal stakeholders
- Coordinating frequent domestic and international travel, including complex multi-leg itineraries, accommodation, visas and travel documentation.
- Supporting wider Consulting teams with operational requirements in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Planning and coordinating client meetings, workshops and internal events, including room bookings, virtual meeting support, and catering.
- Acting as a trusted point of contact for Partners, clients and internal stakeholders.
- Guiding and up-skilling our teams using multiple internal systems and supporting best practice.
- Using AI-enabled tools to streamline ways of working, support project planning and reporting, and help teams stay organised and informed.
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience
We're looking for someone who enjoys being one step ahead, thrives on organisation, brings positive energy to their work and doesn’t miss a beat.
- 3-5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Business Assistant, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.
- Proven experience supporting multiple senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and working at pace.
- Exceptional diary management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple complex calendars and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong proactive inbox management skills, confidently prioritising emails, anticipating actions, and managing follow-up.
- Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics.
- Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with experience using systems such as Salesforce, Workday or similar, being advantageous.
- The ability to quickly learn new systems, embrace new technology, and adapt to changing ways of working.
- Confidence using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, alongside strong project planning, tracking and reporting skills.
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
- Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
- 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.
- Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
- Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
- Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period
- Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
- Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
Mo te aha tāu 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.
Grow here. Go further.
Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered
Tono tōtika 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 moata / 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?
No
Job Posting End Date
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience
We're looking for someone who enjoys being one step ahead, thrives on organisation, brings positive energy to their work and doesn’t miss a beat. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, administrative expertise, and a proactive mindset.
- 3 -5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Business Assistant, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.
- Proven experience supporting multiple senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and working at pace.
- Exceptional diary management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple complex calendars and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong proactive inbox management skills, confidently prioritising emails, anticipating actions, and managing follow-up.
- Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics.
- Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with experience using systems such as Salesforce, Workday or similar, being advantageous.
- The ability to quickly learn new systems, embrace new technology, and adapt to changing ways of working.
- Confidence using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, alongside strong project planning, tracking and reporting skills.
General Conditions:
Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
- Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
- 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.
- Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
- Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
- Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period
- Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
- Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
Travel Requirements: Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
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.
How to Apply:
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.
Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered
Tono tōtika 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 moata / We encourage early applications:
This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate.
Applicants are typically expected to submit a CV/Resume as part of the online application process.
View Official Posting & Apply