Private Business (Business Advisory) - Senior Manager /Director

About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within PwC New Zealand’s Private team in Hamilton. You will lead a diverse portfolio of clients and help shape the future growth of the practice. By 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. Key Responsibilities 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, identifying opportunities and contributing to commercial success. Mentor and develop talented team members while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing and forward‑looking team culture. Required Skills & Qualifications 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. Benefits Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals. Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways. $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; accelerated career growth; clients and communities impact. Flexible working; supportive coaching culture. Two paid recognition days off each year during the annual summer shutdown period; up to two extra weeks’ annual leave purchase. Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave. Additional Information This role may close before the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr