Senior Consultant - People Consulting

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly 

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

The Team: People Consulting  

We work globally and collaborate to bring professional teams together to address complex issues relating to organisation and workforce transformations. Our EY professionals ask better questions and work with clients to create holistic, innovative answers that deliver quality results.

What’s in it for you? 

• We’re making significant investments to build a team with the right resources. Joining now means being able to seize the opportunities that accompany that growth and shape the future of this fast-growing practice 
• You’ll work with people who inspire and bring out the best in you, develop new and different skillsets with access to the latest digital tools and technology and learning platforms
• You’ll experience our diverse and inclusive culture. We believe that only the highest-performing teams that maximize the power of different perspectives can succeed in this fast-changing environment 

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours  

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our People Consulting team in Auckland or Wellington.  We are looking for fresh ideas and an innovative mind to help lead this high performing team.  People Consulting helps organisations solve some of their largest and most complex people-related challenges.

As a Senior Consultant you will work within engagement teams to deliver workforce solutions for clients and deliver projects across the full change spectrum. You will:

• Use your knowledge and experience in the delivery of challenging projects across a diverse range of organisations
• Drive implementation of solutions, develop recommendations and reports, prepare client presentations
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and support on change and learning projects
• An active member of the EY People Consulting Community, assisting with inclusion and belonging of team members and operating as a part of a high performing team

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

Demonstrated proficiency in key concepts and principles related to at least one of our key areas;

• Change Management, including change strategy and planning, stakeholder analysis and management, communications strategy and execution, business readiness, change sponsorship, training needs analysis, learning content design, employee experience. Experience advising change or learning programs involving digital platforms including SAP, Microsoft, or ServiceNow or emerging technologies such as AI is beneficial.
• Experience across HR transformation (or broader business process transformation), including HR strategy alignment, HRIS/technology, payroll, outsourcing, process and policy design, and HR risk; alongside talent management such as operating model and organisation design, workforce planning, analytics, and workforce strategy (e.g. retention and succession planning).
• Commercially and strategically driven, with at least three years’ experience in a consulting environment, demonstrating the ability to build strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions to meet client needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build authentic relationships, engage diverse stakeholders, and clearly convey complex ideas (including through storytelling), paired with strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Experience leveraging digital and AI tools to enhance processes, enable data-driven decision-making, and support organisational transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with clients across retail, consumer, and manufacturing sectors will be highly regarded.
• Relevant change management and delivery certifications are highly desirable, including:
  • AIM (Accelerating Implementation Methodology) 
  • CPCM (Certified Problem & Change Manager)
  • ATD Change Management Certificate 
  • PROSCI / CCMP / APMG
  • Agile Change Management (APMG or Agile Change Leadership Institute)
  • PMP / PRINCE2 
  • ITIL, change in IT service environments
  • Lean Six Sigma 

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY  

In our friendly, collaborative environment, you’ll receive the support, formal training and coaching you need to progress quickly along the career path you choose. Not to mention the opportunity to be exposed and keep up to date with novel business models and cutting-edge technology trends.

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment 

• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility 
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness 
• Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/nz/benefits 

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

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

• 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  www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• 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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits     
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!    

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today 

EY |Building a better working world 

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

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