Our client is a well-established New Zealand private equity fund with a strong reputation for partnering with founder-led and mid-market businesses through capital solutions.

With a long-term investment approach and highly collaborative culture, the firm works closely with management teams and business owners to support growth, strategic initiatives and value creation across its portfolio.

An opportunity has arisen for a high-performing Investment Associate to join the fund. Working closely with senior investment professionals, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure across investment origination, transaction execution, portfolio management and broader strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include screening and evaluating investment opportunities, building and maintaining financial models, conducting commercial and industry research, assisting with transaction execution and due diligence processes, preparing investment committee materials, and supporting ongoing portfolio company initiatives and investor reporting activities.

About You:

We are seeking candidates with a genuine interest in private investing, with 2-4 years of experience in Big Four corporate finance/M&A advisory, investment banking (including M&A/ECM experience), private equity, or strategy consulting. We also welcome interest from returning New Zealanders currently working offshore.

• Academically strong, ideally with tertiary qualifications in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Law or related discipline
• Skilled in financial modelling, valuation, scenario analysis and commercial research
• An articulate communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially minded, with experience gained within investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, private equity, strategy consulting or a related environment
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Relationship-oriented, with the confidence to engage effectively with management teams, advisors and senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking broader exposure across principal investing within a high-performing and entrepreneurial investment team.

For a confidential discussion, contact Carlos Kirkwood at Debbie Graham & Associates on +64 22 186 1077 or email your CV in Word format to carlos@dga.nz. Reference CKA1447345