Strategy & Transformation Associate

This role puts you right in the middle of the action, partnering with executives, working on high-impact strategic projects, driving transformation initiatives, and gaining exposure to private equity sponsors and senior business leaders. Rather than being a small cog in a large corporate machine, you'll have a visible impact on decisions that shape the future of a globally recognised ultra-premium brand. One of the huge benefits about this role is learning from one of the best, through reporting to the Global Head of Strategy, who brings extensive private equity experience in commercial and transformation centric leadership roles globally.

At the same time, you'll be joining a business with a genuinely exciting a growth story. ZIWI is New Zealand's leading pet food exporter and the global leader in air-dried pet nutrition, with our ultra-premium products sold around the world. Our growth ambitions are significant, and we're investing in the people, capability, and transformation to achieve them.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Global Head of Strategy (Former Bain & Company) , the Strategy and Transformation Associate plays a key role in designing and driving cross-functional strategies that deliver on strategic goals and profitable growth. The role will lead analytical insight to inform decision making to develop strategic narratives for senior stakeholders. You will be a key connector to identify, analyse and realise opportunities that deliver growth. As a group the Strategy and Growth function play a critical role in leveraging quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform long term business strategies and execute commercial growth.

What you’ll do

• Get deep into the detail through quantitative and qualitative analysis, distilling insights and making recommendations for leadership.

• Advance business modelling and analysis such as value driver and scenario analysis – yes, we expect you to be ‘pro-level’ at excel!

• Partner with key roles across the business globally to build insights and align various perspectives, views and inputs.

• Evaluate market dynamics and shifts that may impact growth and profitability, using research, benchmarking and scenario analysis to highlight risks and opportunities.

• Support Board and ELT reporting cycles by developing compelling presentations, strategic updates and decision support materials.

About You

This role is ideally suited to someone with at least three years of experience in Big Four, consulting, corporate strategy, transaction advisory, or commercial finance background who is ready to take the next step into an in-house strategy role. Experience in a high-growth FMCG, consumer products, manufacturing, or private equity-backed business would be advantageous.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is ambitious, intellectually curious, and excited by the opportunity to gain exposure to executive, Board, and shareholder-level decision making while helping shape the future of one of New Zealand's most successful global consumer brands.

Why Join ZIWI?

For the right person, this is more than a job, it's a launchpad. You'll join a fast-growing global business, learn from an exceptional strategy leader, gain exposure to Executive, Board and shareholder decision-making, and help solve the challenges that come with scaling a world-class consumer brand. If you're ready to accelerate your career and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply for this role.