Manager / Associate Director – Strategy

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as a Manager or Associate Director in Strategy. This role is pivotal in shaping our approach to complex business challenges and driving innovative solutions for our clients. You will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, leveraging your strategic acumen to deliver impactful insights a…

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for some of the world’s leading brands. We harness exceptional talent, reliable data, and strong partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, enabling clients to navigate changes, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media, our AI-driven media operating unit, integrates media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clear insights into the effectiveness of their media investments.Discover more at wppmedia.com.Join us to lead a team at the forefront of media investment, where your strategic vision will drive substantial impact for global brands.About WPP MediaWPP is a creative transformation powerhouse. We leverage the power of creativity to build better futures for our employees, the planet, clients, and communities. Learn more at wpp.com.WPP Media serves as WPP’s global media collective, uniting the finest platforms, people, and partners to create limitless growth opportunities in a media-rich environment. Visit wppmedia.com for additional insights.We value our culture and our people at WPP Media, recognizing that it elevates our ability to deliver exceptional experiences for both clients and colleagues. In this role, it will be vital to embody WPP and WPP Media’s shared core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Make a Meaningful Impact:As a pivotal member of our team, you will facilitate intricate client transactions by employing your analytical prowess to provide strategic insights. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including team members, partners, and clients, while also demonstrating your capability to work independently. Your exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential for pinpointing risks and opportunities, ultimately delivering impactful insights. This dynamic and fast-paced role is perfect for individuals with a solid background in professional services who possess a passion for problem-solving. Take the next step in your career by joining our vibrant team!Your Daily Responsibilities:Engaging in diverse projects that involve valuing businesses, equity interests, financial instruments, and intangible assets. Your analyses will influence decisions in transactions, tax assessments, financial reporting, employee share schemes, and dispute resolutions.Developing and presenting valuation models and reports that effectively communicate the narratives behind the numbers. You will evaluate value drivers, industry trends, market benchmarks, and capital costs while uncovering opportunities for strategic growth and capital optimization.Applying critical thinking to complex challenges and providing straightforward, practical strategies that make a significant impact.Mentoring junior team members, fostering their technical skills and enhancing their interpersonal abilities.

As the Associate Director / Project Director, you will be at the forefront of health sector initiatives at Turner & Townsend New Zealand. This pivotal role entails leading substantial health projects nationwide, with key responsibilities that include:Acting as the primary point of contact for project management clients.Providing strategic leadership and mentorship to project management team leaders.Ensuring that all project management team members are equipped with up-to-date and relevant training.Overseeing the delivery of project outputs, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and quality standards.Coordinating and approving all management information produced by project teams prior to distribution.Utilizing strong business development skills to attract and retain clients.Managing tender documents, evaluations, and negotiations.Possibly taking on SOX control responsibilities as applicable.Adhering to Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems, including Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management protocols.

The University of Auckland, a leading institution dedicated to excellence in education and research, invites applications for the position of Lecturer to Associate Professor in International Strategy and Resilient and Sustainable Global Value Chains (GVCs). We are seeking a dynamic academic to contribute to our prestigious Faculty of Business and Economics, enhancing our commitment to innovative research and impactful teaching.

Join Our TeamAre you passionate about tackling intricate technical accounting challenges? At Deloitte, we thrive on addressing diverse issues and providing innovative solutions collaboratively. Our team of accounting and reporting specialists is dedicated to supporting auditors and finance professionals through the delivery of comprehensive accounting resources, including tools and templates.Your Impact:Deliver precise and practical accounting and corporate reporting advice to address unique client challenges for both internal and external clients.Guide clients through significant transitions, such as mergers and acquisitions and divestments.Effectively manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring all client and internal deadlines are met.Contribute to or take charge of the firm's corporate reporting publications, including model financial statements, accounting alerts, and financial reporting checklists.Bring your unique perspective and enthusiasm to our dynamic team.

Make a Meaningful Impact:Join our Strategy and Business Design team as a Manager, where you'll collaborate with a talented group of consultants under the guidance of Directors and Partners, tackling some of the most intricate and urgent challenges faced by our clients and the nation.Your role involves engaging with client executives from a diverse array of organizations to comprehend their unique challenges and address their most complex strategic issues. Teamwork is a fundamental value that we embody daily.You will lead interesting engagements on a day-to-day basis, delivering insights and solutions that empower our clients to enhance performance, foster growth, and cultivate a sustainable competitive edge. You will guide clients in leveraging digital opportunities to create significant impacts both in New Zealand and on the global stage.In addition to managing projects and guiding junior team members in achieving client outcomes, you will be instrumental in building client relationships, sharing thought leadership, identifying new opportunities, and securing additional client engagements.Our team is vibrant, supportive, and inclusive, valuing individual aspirations and a shared purpose—to make an impact that truly matters.If you possess the qualities of a consulting leader and are eager to contribute to practice-building efforts, we promise a culture that nurtures your growth, challenges you, inspires innovation, and ignites your passion.The diverse nature of our client base offers you a chance to explore various industries and sectors, each presenting a spectrum of intricate challenges. Your career will be accelerated through regular interactions with senior executives, providing invaluable exposure.

Role overview This Manager position within Deloitte New Zealand's Technology, Strategy & Transformation team is based in Auckland. The role centers on leading projects that enable clients to use technology as a tool for reaching strategic objectives and improving business operations. What you will do Guide clients through transformation projects, supporting the adoption of new technologies and helping them realize measurable business value. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design tailored solutions for complex business challenges. Shape and influence clients' strategic initiatives, ensuring technology aligns with their broader goals. Mentor and support junior team members as they develop their professional skills.

KPMG is a globally esteemed professional services firm, recognized for its trustworthiness and respect. Our depth of knowledge, clarity in insights, and unwavering commitment empower us to assist clients in navigating complex challenges, implementing transformative change, and fostering growth. We seek exceptional individuals who resonate with our mission of instilling confidence and facilitating positive change for our clients, colleagues, and communities. At KPMG, the consulting landscape is vibrant and fast-paced, providing a plethora of opportunities to engage in impactful projects with top-tier organizations across multiple sectors. As a consultant, you will collaborate within a dynamic team to deliver strategic insights and innovative solutions, aiding clients in overcoming intricate business challenges and propelling growth. You will partner with seasoned professionals dedicated to providing superior services and cultivating a culture of continuous learning and professional advancement.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Management Consulting to lead our consulting practice in Auckland. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives, foster client relationships, and manage a diverse team of consultants to deliver exceptional solutions that meet our clients' needs.Your expertise will guide clients through significant business challenges, leveraging industry insights, analytical skills, and innovative thinking to develop impactful strategies. You will be responsible for cultivating a high-performance culture within your team while ensuring alignment with our organizational goals.

Unispace designs workplaces for leading global brands, combining workplace intelligence and technology to create spaces that support productivity and well-being. With 48 studios worldwide, the team brings together people from diverse backgrounds and fosters a collaborative, supportive culture. The company invests in its people through programs focused on rewards, recognition, career growth, and both mental and physical health. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements help employees balance collaboration in the office with remote work. Role overview The Auckland studio is seeking a Principal Workplace Strategy professional to help lead and shape workplace strategy initiatives across New Zealand. Reporting initially to the ANZ Head of Strategy, this position influences projects for clients in a range of sectors. Collaboration is central to this role. The Principal Workplace Strategy works with marketing, strategy, design, client services, sales, and design teams to develop workplace solutions that respond to business needs and emerging trends. What you will do Lead the development and delivery of workplace strategy for projects across Australia and New Zealand Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, using data and insights to help reimagine their workplaces Create and guide pitch strategies and storylines tailored to each client’s objectives Define project scopes, timelines, and programs, ensuring they align with global processes Collaborate with internal teams to design innovative workplace solutions Location This position is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

We are seeking a visionary Group Director of Water Management to lead our water sector initiatives at AECOM in Auckland. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader who is passionate about sustainable water solutions and has a proven track record in managing high-performing teams.In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategic plans, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring that our projects meet both client expectations and regulatory requirements. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies and private sector partners, to drive innovation and excellence in water management practices.

Role overview This Consultant role sits within Deloitte New Zealand’s Technology, Strategy & Transformation practice in Auckland. The position centers on guiding clients through technology-driven change and supporting major transformation projects that align with their strategic objectives. What you will do Analyze business and technology challenges faced by clients Develop practical solutions that advance clients’ strategic goals Communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels Contribute to the delivery of transformation initiatives, from planning to execution What helps in this role Background in technology and business strategy Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Clear communication skills for presenting ideas and recommendations This position is based in Auckland as part of Deloitte New Zealand’s Technology, Strategy & Transformation team.

KPMG is a globally esteemed professional services firm, renowned for its integrity and expertise. We empower our clients to overcome complex challenges, navigate change, and achieve sustainable growth. We invite individuals who resonate with our mission of fostering confidence and driving positive transformations for our clients, colleagues, and communities to join our team. The Audit division at KPMG plays a pivotal role in delivering audit services to a diverse array of clients, including New Zealand's leading corporations, financial institutions, and prominent privately held companies. Our auditors leverage extensive industry knowledge and innovative approaches, utilizing a robust audit methodology that aligns with International Auditing Standards.

Role overview This Senior Consultant position at Deloitte New Zealand focuses on technology, strategy, and transformation. Based in Auckland, the role involves leading projects that support clients as they adopt new technologies to achieve their strategic objectives. Key responsibilities Guide organizations through digital change, helping them remain competitive as technology advances. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze business challenges and develop recommendations. Provide actionable insights that shape both overall business strategy and daily operations.

Join Auror: Making a Difference in RetailAt Auror, we empower the retail sector to combat theft and organized retail crime—a staggering $150 billion issue globally. This crime surge poses risks to individuals, retailers, and communities every day.Established in New Zealand 12 years ago, we collaborate with some of the largest and most reputable retailers across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.Auror connects individuals and intelligence to curtail crime, leveraging technology for positive change.Partnering with leading retail brands, we seek passionate, determined, and innovative individuals ready to address one of the largest global challenges. If you aspire to make a significant impact in the fight against crime, we want you to be part of our team.We're also harnessing the power of AI to amplify our impact—improving trend detection, customer support, and internal processes. Our commitment to responsibly integrating AI into our operations encourages all Aurors to explore how AI can enhance their contributions, regardless of their role.The RoleFollowing recent growth in our product initiatives, we're seeking a Director of Product Management to lead our talented team and refine our product management processes, ensuring we deliver exceptional customer outcomes through our beloved Auror product. This pivotal leadership position will collaborate closely with our two existing Directors of Product Management and oversee a small team of product managers, driving the overall strategy for their product portfolios.We're searching for someone aligned with our product development philosophy, where teams possess a deep understanding of their users, usage patterns, and feedback. We believe in embedding product managers within design and engineering teams to collaborate with cross-functional members, ensuring our products effectively address identified challenges.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Product Leadership: Co-manage our New Zealand-based product management team (15 members), offering strategic direction and support to help them excel in their careers. Collaborate with our other two Directors of Product Management to establish high standards for product excellence and foster an innovative product culture.Commercial and Strategic Leadership: Guide strategic decisions across product lines and understand the commercial implications of your products on customers and the business. Monitor and respond to shifts in the competitive landscape.

Join our dynamic team at Deloitte New Zealand as a Senior Consultant in Strategy & Business Design. We are seeking innovative thinkers who can drive strategic initiatives and help shape the future of businesses. In this role, you will collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions for our clients. We welcome your expertise in strategic planning, business design, and consulting to elevate our services and ensure client satisfaction.

Join our dynamic team as a Financial Services Consultant - Account Strategy Lead. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in financial services to drive strategic initiatives and enhance client engagement. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.Your analytical skills and keen understanding of market trends will be essential in guiding our account strategies. You will take the lead in identifying growth opportunities and implementing initiatives that increase efficiency and profitability.

About WPPWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We combine cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions, and expert strategic counsel within a single company. Powered by exceptional talent and our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, we empower our clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth. For more details, visit WPP.com.Your Role OverviewAs the Performance Director at WPP Media New Zealand, you will lead the activations team, collaborate with agency client service teams, and work directly with our clients across areas such as Digital Planning, Programmatic, Paid Search, Paid Social, and Advertising Operations. You will be responsible for ongoing campaign optimization, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, and ensuring programmatic excellence for our clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity to engage with the dynamic digital landscape and foster growth within a collaborative team.

About UsPushpay is a rapidly expanding Kiwi-founded SaaS company with operations in both the United States and Auckland, New Zealand. We empower organizations and communities to connect and engage through our innovative mobile applications, management software, and donation technology. Our dedicated teams comprising Software Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, Quality Assurance specialists, User Experience designers, and Product Managers collaborate closely to deliver exceptional value to our clients, establishing ourselves as the premier provider of mobile solutions and donation technologies for churches, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.