Senior Consultant - Business Consulting, Christchurch
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Senior Consultant - Business Consulting

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  • Full Time

Christchurch

Job Description

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.

Senior Consultant, Business Consulting

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

As a Senior Consultant in the Business Consulting team, you will play a vital role in helping organisations solve complex business challenges and deliver practical, impactful outcomes.

This role is based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) office and requires regular travel to client sites, where you'll play a key role in delivering transformational change outcomes .

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of strategic transformation initiatives, helping organisations navigate change and achieve their objectives.
  • Work closely with clients and project teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes.
  • Facilitate workshops, contribute to stakeholder engagement activities, and help build alignment across diverse groups.
  • Apply expertise across business transformation, strategy, operating models, service design, customer experience, and programme delivery.
  • Support the development of high-performing team environments through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to meaningful organisational change through a combination of strategic thinking and practical implementation

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

  • Bring 3–5 years of experience delivering transformation, consulting, programme, or change-related work.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse complex business challenges and develop practical, outcome-focused solutions.
  • Experience working in collaborative environments and contributing to the successful delivery of projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience across areas such as strategy development, operating models, service design, policy design, customer experience, or programme delivery.
  • Experience facilitating workshops and presenting to stakeholder groups is highly regarded.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams and client environments.

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.

  • Degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Political Science or related field.
  • Familiarity with tools and methodologies such as Agile, Design Thinking, Change Management, Project Management or enterprise architecture frameworks.

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.

  • 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.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. 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 +64 9 300 7044 (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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Desired Hard Skills

  • Programme Delivery
  • Business Transformation
  • Service Design
  • Strategy Development
  • Workshop Facilitation

Desired Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 📚 Career Break
  • 🤱 Extended Parental Leave
  • 📆 Paid Volunteer Leave
  • 🏘 Work from Home
  • ❤ Care and Appreciation
  • 👶 Childcare Support
  • 💯 Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • ⚖ Work-Life Balance Support
  • 🧠 Mental Health Workshops
  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 💪 Physical Health Workshops
  • 🌿 Wellness Program
  • 🏥 Subsidised Health Insurance
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🛂 Visa Sponsorship
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🎖 Long Service Rewards
  • 📣 Referral Bonuses
  • 🚚 Relocation Support
  • 🏆 Performance Bonus
  • 💻 Company Supplied Technology
  • 🖥 Computer Assistance
  • 📱 Discounted Phone or Internet Plans
  • ⌨ Home Office Budget
  • 🩸 Free Period Products
  • ⏰ Flexible Work
  • 🍇 Fruit Box
  • ☕ Work Café
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  • 🌈 Rainbow Tick
  • 🌿 Indigenous Rights
  • 💸 Living Wage
  • ⛔ Animal Free Products
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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