Private Business (Business Advisory) - Senior Manager /Director

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.

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• Lead a high‑quality portfolio spanning accounting, tax compliance and advisory services, delivering practical and commercially sound outcomes.
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• Become a trusted adviser to senior clients, supporting them across business, finance, accounting, and tax matters.
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• Drive complex and varied work across statutory reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business improvement initiatives.
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• Play a key role in growing the practice by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities and contributing to commercial success.
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• Mentor and develop talented team members while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing and forward‑looking team culture.
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• Strong experience in accounting, tax and advisory services, ideally gained in a professional services environment or a similarly complex commercial setting.
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• Strong technical capability across financial statements, income tax and indirect tax compliance, with the ability to deliver high‑quality, practical advice.
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• Proven experience leading client engagements and building trusted senior relationships, with a strong understanding of business, finance and commercial decision‑making.
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• Demonstrated people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing team members across multiple engagements.
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• Strong communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills, along with a proactive approach to innovation, technology and new ways of working.
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• Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals.
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• Global network; leadership development; AI tools and training; formal learning pathways.
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• $250 annual wellbeing allowance; life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days paid sick leave; group‑rate health insurance (eligibility applies).
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• Reputation – PwC is known for shaping tomorrow; accelerated career growth; clients and communities impact.
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• Flexible working; supportive coaching culture.
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• Two paid recognition days off each year during the annual summer shutdown period; up to two extra weeks’ annual leave purchase.
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• Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave.
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This role may close before the listed date if a suitable candidate is identified.