Director of Network AI Factory - Internal Firm Services

Kia ora, 

Innovate. Build. Reinvent. Make your tech skills count at PwC New Zealand. 

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

Join our diverse whānau of experts and be supported with coaching, flexibility, and a culture where you truly belong. Here, you’ll work with world-leading technology - including A.I. - bringing your people-focused skills and experience to deliver outcomes that matter. 

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 

As our Director of the Network A.I. Factory, you’ll lead the next chapter of PwC New Zealand’s A.I.-powered transformation journey – shaping how we design, build, and scale digital solutions that help our people and clients work smarter, faster, and safer. 

This is a unique opportunity to set the direction for A.I. innovation within one of the world’s most trusted professional services networks. You’ll bring together strategy, technology, and people leadership to turn ideas into meaningful impact – translating global platforms into locally relevant solutions that lift productivity, quality, and client experience. 

Your day-to-day could include: 

• Leading the A.I. Factory strategy and roadmap, setting priorities that align with PwC’s business goals. 

• Partnering with senior leaders and global teams to deliver A.I.-enabled solutions that create measurable impact. 

• Establishing engineering and governance standards to ensure innovation is secure, scalable, and responsible by design. 

• Building and empowering a high-performing A.I. and product team, while growing internal capability across the firm. 

• Driving delivery excellence through strong execution, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement. 

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience 

You’re a visionary technology leader who combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery experience. You know how to turn the potential of A.I. into real-world outcomes that transform the way people work. 

We’d love to hear from you if you have: 

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale A.I. or digital transformation in a complex environment. 

• Deep understanding of A.I. product, platform, and data ecosystems, and how to apply them responsibly. 

• A track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in fast-moving environments. 

• Strong stakeholder and change leadership skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels. 

• Experience in strategic portfolio management, ensuring innovation delivers measurable business value. 

If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your curiosity, experience, and drive could help us shape the future of A.I. at PwC, we’d still love to hear from you. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi 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 and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Purchase up 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 

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