Manager - Infrastructure

About the role

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a Manager for its Infrastructure Deal Advisory team in Auckland. The team supports clients making significant strategic and financial decisions tied to infrastructure and major capital investment, combining financial analysis, commercial judgement, and market understanding to help shape sound investments that support New Zealand’s growth.

This is a manager-level opportunity within a collaborative, multidisciplinary advisory environment. The role sits within the wider Deal Advisory practice, alongside Corporate Finance, M&A, and financial due diligence specialists. The team works across multiple projects and advisory streams, and candidates with an accounting, finance, economic, or related background are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• Advise on strategic, economic, financial, and commercial matters connected to infrastructure and large capital investment projects.
• Support assignments across sectors such as transport, water, power and utilities, urban development, aviation, and social infrastructure.
• Prepare investment cases, funding and financing options, financial models, commercial structures, negotiation materials, procurement support, and transaction execution work.
• Work with public and private sector clients while helping grow the business through new opportunities, relationship building, networking, and promotion of KPMG’s broader services.

What we are looking for

• Background in economics, accounting, finance, or a similar field.
• Experience in an advisory or delivery role within professional services, investment banking, government, or the construction sector is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong interest in infrastructure and in creating high-quality outcomes for connected communities.
• Analytical thinker with curiosity, problem-solving ability, and sound critical reasoning.
• Proven ability to work well in teams and contribute positively to a supportive, enjoyable culture.
• Ideally a CA or CFA qualification, together with experience in financial modelling.
• Comfort using Excel and/or PowerBI.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex strategic and financial matters simply.
• Strong commercial judgement and high personal integrity.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.
• Capable of managing deliverables, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder inputs while guiding and supporting team members.
• Experience delivering client-focused services.

Benefits and workplace culture

KPMG offers a supportive, inclusive workplace and a range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance. The company encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health needs, chronic health conditions, and other accessibility requirements.

• Hybrid working arrangement that blends office and home-based work.
• Flexible leave options, including the option to buy additional annual leave.
• 18 weeks of paid flexible parental leave through Whanau@KPMG for all new parents, including primary and secondary carers.
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with tailored learning pathways.
• Discounts on a variety of lifestyle products and services.
• Access to Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant or ally.
• Membership in the social club with activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights, and more.

Additional information

The recruitment process for this role is being handled directly by KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. Agency support will only be considered if needed, and preferred partners will be contacted by the company if required.

For candidates with disabilities or neurodiverse needs, support can be provided to help remove barriers during the recruitment process. Applicants with access needs are encouraged to request assistance so they can participate equitably.

KPMG states that it values diversity across the workforce and aims to be an employer of choice for people of all genders, ethnicities, generations, family circumstances, flexible work arrangements, sexual orientations, and disabilities.