Deals - MandA Director

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 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

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

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

At PwC, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team with a strong and inclusive culture. We invest in our people through structured learning, hands-on coaching from experienced leaders, and access to PwC’s global tools, insights and networks — supporting you to grow and succeed at every stage of your career.

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
• Wellbeing - $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. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
• Time off - Two paid recognition days off provided each year during our annual summer shutdown period; purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave
• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave

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.

Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered:

Motuhake / Independence: Maintaining independence is fundamental to demonstrating that PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires an independence review process.

Tono tika 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 wawe / 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.