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.

This role can be based in either Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) or Pōneke (Wellington).

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

• Proven experience in the delivery of challenging projects across a diverse range of organisations
• Design and develop the implementation of solutions, develop recommendations and reports, lead client presentations
• Manage the delivery of complex projects, applying sound judgment to identify and resolve issues, ensuring successful delivery of people-related projects and initiatives
• Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders to provide advice and support on change and learning projects
• Support the growth and development of Consultants and Senior Consultants through providing coaching, guidance and opportunities to learn.

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.

• AIM (Accelerating Implementation Methodology) – practical adoption-focused approach
• CPCM (Certified Problem & Change Manager) – combines problem-solving and change
• ATD Change Management Certificate – learning/HR-led approach
• PROSCI / CCMP / APMG
• Agile Change Management (APMG or Agile Change Leadership Institute) - focus on iterative, adaptive change in agile environments
• Adjacent certifications:
  • • • PMP / PRINCE2 – project governance (often paired with change roles)
      • ITIL – change in IT service environments
      • Lean Six Sigma – process change and continuous improvement
  
  

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

… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.

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

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