Management Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
Kia oraNgāKōreromotēneitūranga/About the role
This role sits within theAICentre of Excellence (CoE)and exists to enable secure scalable and value-driven AI capability across PwC New Zealand. The teams purpose is to connect PwC NZ with the global PwC Network AI Factory and strategic technology partners while ensuring AI platforms are effectively landed governed supported andoptimizedfor use across the firm. The role also oversees vendor relationships platform operationscomplianceand adoption reporting to ensure AI solutions deliver measurable value.
Your day-to-day could include:
ManagingPwCnetwork and vendor relationships
Overseeing AI platform operations
Coordinating the import and go-live of AI Solutions
Ensuring compliance and governance
Monitoring adoptionperformanceand value
Maintaining documentation and artefacts
Ngāpūkengakakaweamaiekoe kawhakawhanakehiarāneiitēneitūranga/Skills you will bring or develop in this role
Essential
3years inplatformoperationsservicemanagementvendormanagementor product operations
Experience working with enterprise SaaS platforms and licences
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and clear written and verbal communication
Experience coordinating security privacy and responsible controls for go live
Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar for tracking work and change
Financial managementof technology portfolios benefits tracking and FinOps in programme settings
Desirable
Experience with OpenAI Anthropic Claude Microsoft Copilot and Harvey platforms
Knowledge of responsible AI evaluations privacy impactassessmentsand security reviews
Exposure to FinOps and licence optimisation
Professional services experience or other complex multi stakeholder environments
Ngāāhuatangahirahiraotemahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ
Growth- Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
Reputation- PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us andyoullaccelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
Wellbeing- Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace;15dayspaid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
Flexibility- Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
Time off -Purchaseup to two extra weeks annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period
Whānau & community- Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
Rewards- Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
Moteahatāuetatariana / What are you waiting for
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Ngāwhakautuki opātai/Your questions answered:
Manamotuhake/ Independence:Maintainingindependence is fundamental todemonstratingthat PwC has not been influenced by any relationships or situations that undermine our objectivity. This role requires anindependencereview process.
Tonotōtikamai/ Please apply directly:Werenot currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. Ifyoudlike to be considered please apply directly -wedlove to hear from you.
Naumaingātonomoata/ We encourage early applications:This role may close before the listed date if weidentifya 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.
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoJob Posting End Date
March 18 2026
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