EY Senior Consultant Manager - Business Transformation 

New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington 

51826986

As a valued member of our team, you’ll help deliver some of New Zealand’s most complex and high-impact programs. From unlocking operational efficiencies to enabling strategic reform, you’ll work closely with government clients to solve real-world challenges and create lasting value.

This is a hybrid position and is based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.

To be eligible for this role, you must be a New Zealand Citizen.

Your key responsibilities

You can expect a diverse range of responsibilities that allow you to make a meaningful difference.

AtSenior Consultantlevel you will be responsible for:

• Working as a team in the successful delivery of business transformation projects across various areas, including:
• Large programme planning and execution
• Operating model design
• Strategic cost transformation and operational efficiency
• Process optimisation and ways of working
• Business case development

At
Manager levelyou will be responsible for the above, and:

• Oversee complex transformation programs spanning the entire lifecycle - from strategy through design and into implementation.
• Drive business development and account management activities, including pursuits, proposals, and managing key client relationships.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• As a Senior Consultant , you will have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience.
• As a Manager , you will have at least 6 years' relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading and delivering business transformation projects and programs end-to-end
• Experience working within government departments.
• Government or consulting experience.
• Strong capabilities in business case development, financial modelling, and/or program delivery.
• Clear written communication and strategic thinking.
• Experience working on complex public sector initiatives or programs.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A structured approach to critical problem-solving.
• Understanding of machinery of government.
• The ability to work in a team to leverage insights for strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical and business concepts clearly and confidently to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Client-centric approach: Focus on delivering value to clients through tailored solutions and exceptional service delivery
• Project Management: Understanding of project delivery. Delivery experience, as a project team member, would be highly valuable

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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