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Manager / Senior Manager - Government & Commercial AdvisoryKPMG New Zealand • WorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
Manager / Senior Manager - Government & Commercial Advisory

Manager / Senior Manager - Government & Commercial Advisory

KPMG New Zealand • WorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
26 days ago
Job description

Are you interested in working on projects that will deliver real impact for the lives of New Zealanders and developing your skillset as a commercial advisor?

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. KPMG’s Deal Advisory team supports clients with high-value strategic, policy and commercial decisions. Through an experienced team that brings financial analysis skills, commercial acumen and strategic insights, we advise on large-scale infrastructure investment, public sector policy, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Together we support sound investment decision‑making to fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

A collaborative and supportive environment, where we help our people to achieve personally and professionally, is really important to us. We’re proud of our working culture, as a team with diverse skillsets and backgrounds that enjoy working together on complex engagements for commercial and government clients.

The opportunity :

  • Our Wellington Deal Advisory team is looking for candidates at Manager to Senior Manager level to support our public sector commercial, financial, and economic advisory work. Depending on the experience of the candidate, these roles are likely to be equivalent to an experienced Senior Advisor / Senior Analyst or Principal Advisor / Analyst in most government agencies.
  • While our team has a commercial focus, we are keen to hear from candidates with public sector background and experience in Machinery of Government, policy development, public sector investment management, the Budget process, or business case development.
  • Our ideal candidate would bring excellent analytical, writing and problem‑solving skills with a background in government policy, infrastructure, housing, finance, economics, commercial law, or professional services.

Day to day you will :

  • We encourage our team members to work across a range of projects and Deal Advisory workstreams, learning new skills that provide the foundation of a successful career.
  • As Manager / Senior Manager, you will be responsible for managing delivery of high‑quality analysis and advice. This could include direct responsibility for delivering work, leading a small team or a workstream, and / or managing timeframes, scope and budget for a project. Your role would be client facing and will require strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic situations.
  • As part of the Deal Advisory team, you could be involved in :
  • Strategy and planning – Supporting the development of new government policy or reform programmes, or the business case for a significant government investment;
  • Investment decision‑making – Providing advice on government investment decisions, including options or economic analysis, financial reviews, or completing financial analysis to support a transaction or Budget bid; and / or
  • Commercial transactions – Providing independent commercial advice, designing and running a procurement process, analysing tenders, and supporting the government in its commercial decision making.
  • What you’ll bring to the team :

  • At least 5-7 years relevant experience, in a government or corporate entity or professional services.
  • Good understanding and experience of how the New Zealand public sector works, particularly in policy, financial management, business case development.
  • Experience working in an analytical role, providing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
  • Strong analytical writing and verbal communication skills, including communicating solutions to complex issues in a simple and accessible way.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the delivery of high‑quality advice and analysis, both individually and through leadership of a small team / workstream.
  • Experience developing other team members and supporting others to deliver as part of a team.
  • An ability to build authentic internal and external relationships to be responsive to client needs.
  • Dedication to supporting a collaborative and positive team culture.
  • Recruitment Agencies : The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

    Life at KPMG

    We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you :

  • Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work / life balance
  • Access to ‘ ’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents – primary and secondary carers
  • Excellent learning and professional development opportunities, from online learning and in‑house courses to external training and opportunities to work across our global network.
  • An inclusive working environment that celebrates our diversity and reflects our communities.
  • We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
  • For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on or email
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