Transformation Design and Delivery - Associate Director

Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

 
Be a catalyst for transformation. Shape the future at PwC New Zealand. 

At PwC, our purpose is clear: to build trust in society and solve important problems. 

This is a place to keep growing. You’ll learn from the best, take on meaningful challenges, and make a lasting impact for our clients, our communities, and Aotearoa. 

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role 

Join PwC’s Transformation Design & Delivery (TDD) team in Auckland and play a leading role in shaping and delivering some of Aotearoa’s most complex and high-impact transformation programmes. 

This is an opportunity to step beyond delivery into true transformation leadership - working alongside senior client stakeholders to shape direction, influence outcomes, and lead large-scale programmes from design through to implementation. 

You will not only lead delivery, but help define how we approach transformation as a practice; bringing together strategy, delivery, and change to create meaningful, lasting impact for our clients. 

Make a substantial impact in the following areas:  

• Transformation Leadership and Governance: Lead and shape major transformation programmes, setting direction, establishing governance, and ensuring delivery aligns to strategic outcomes and long-term value. 

• Programme Leadership and Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insight on programme design, health, and performance. Step into complex or challenged environments to stabilise, reset, and drive successful outcomes. 

• Organisational and Technology Change: Shape and lead change strategies that enable adoption at scale, ensuring transformation is embedded and delivers measurable business impact. 

• Practice Growth and Development: Play a key role in building the TDD practice; developing people, refining our methodologies, and contributing to how we go to market and win work. 

• Client and Market Impact: Build strong, trusted client relationships, identify opportunities for growth, and contribute to the development of new and existing engagements. 

• Reimagine how we show up for our team. Show adaptability and care by adopting a continuous improvement mindset to shape how we care for our team and evolve our ways of working.  

Ngā pūkenga ka kawea mai e koe, ka whakawhanakehia rānei i tēnei tūranga  / Skills you will bring or develop in this role 

• A strong track record (typically 10+ years) leading complex transformation programmes, with clear evidence of delivering meaningful business outcomes. 

• A pragmatic approach to delivery, with deep understanding of methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively in real-world environments. In-depth knowledge and practical application of Portfolio, Programme & Project Management (3PM), PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK, Agile (SAFe, ICAgile, Scrum). 

• The ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including executives, and shape programme direction in complex environments. 

• Experience in consulting or professional services, with exposure to a range of clients, industries, and transformation challenges. 

• A leadership mindset, with a passion for developing people, building strong teams, and contributing to a high-performing and collaborative culture. 

• Commercial acumen, with experience identifying opportunities, contributing to growth, and supporting or leading business development activities. 

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

• 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 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: 

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. 

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