Advisory Manager – Technology, Strategy & Transformation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; Remote; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Subsidised professional qualifications

Subsidised health insurance

Income protection insurance

22 days annual leave

Job summary

Deloitte New Zealand seeks an Advisory Manager for Technology, Strategy & Transformation to lead client engagements, shape technology strategy, and deliver practical transformation programs. You will partner with senior leaders, design operating models, and ensure value realisation across diverse industries.

You will engage stakeholders, manage teams, and drive quality outcomes while shaping advisory services and business development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in consulting, advisory, or professional services
• Experience working with senior stakeholders to influence technology priorities
• Strong understanding of core technology and enterprise architecture concepts
• Knowledge of enterprise technology systems and solutions (ERP/CRM/BI etc.)
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and present clear recommendations
• Experience leading advisory engagements and managing resources/budgets

Responsibilities

• Manage advisory engagements for clients, including resources, budgets, scope, and deliverables
• Provide people leadership and coaching to project teams
• Advise executives and senior leaders on technology strategy and transformation
• Design operating models for technology, transformation, and digital functions
• Lead workshops and translate outputs into actionable roadmaps and business cases
• Support governance and decision-making forums with structured recommendations

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Leadership

Job description

Advisory Manager – Technology, Strategy & Transformation

• Full-time

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte,you’lldo more than just join something,you’lladd something.You’vefound a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

About this team:

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and talentedManagerto join our Technology Strategy & Transformation team, working in a client-facing advisory capacity across a wide range of organisations and industries.

Our Technology Strategy and Transformation team (TS&T) at Deloitte works closely with business executives and digital/IT leaders to provide trusted technology and transformation advice, helping them optimise their business technology landscape, set their technology strategy, and prepare their organisations for business transformation. We work across multiple industries and sectors toadviseorganisations on how they use technology for efficiency, effectiveness, and competitive advantage, oftenoperatingas an extension of our clients’ leadership teams.

The TS&T team act as strategic advisors to New Zealand businesses to enable them to better leverage technology on their digital transformation journeys.This roleis typicallyadvisory-led, combining structured problem solving, stakeholder engagement, and practical recommendations. Some examples of the work we do are:

• Advising executive and senior leaders todesign technology strategies aligned to business outcomes for organisations
• Designing and implementing operating models for technology, transformation, and digital functions
• Completing requirements gathering and options analysis activities for new business applications and/or capabilities
• Technology procurement and commercial management for new or existing business applications and platforms, including market assessments and vendor evaluations
• Enterprise architecture advisory including system rationalisation and scaling for future growth
• Designing and getting agreement on transformation programmes including business case development, delivery methodologies and strategies, and approaches to value realisation, often supporting governance and decision-making forums

Successful applicants should have experience in most of the following areas:

• Analytical & Advisory Skills: Ability to analyse data, diagnose client needs, synthesise insights, and recognise key points for improvement with clear, practical recommendations
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Strategic mindset with experience structuring and solving ambiguous business and technology problems in a consulting or advisory environment
• Tech Savviness: Ability to apply relevant emerging technology andday‑to‑dayoperations knowledge to createhigh‑impact,business‑focusedclient solutions
• Effective Communication: Ability to deliverwell‑structuredandwell‑articulatedwritten and verbal advice, including presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Managing Quality & Risk: Delivering high-quality advisory outputs whileidentifying, managing, and communicating risks with integrity
• Adaptive to Change: Responding to changing client needs and environments with resilience and asolutions‑focusedmindset

You will also need to:

• Manage advisory engagements for clients including resources (internal and client resources), budgets, scope, and deliverables
• Provide people leadership and coaching

Enough about us,let’stalk about you. You are someone with:

• 6+ years’ experience in consulting, advisory, or professional services, or relevant industry experience where you have worked in an advisory orstakeholder‑facingrole to deliver structured recommendations
• A demonstrated history of working with senior stakeholders (e.g. Senior Leadership Team, Board, etc.) to influence, advise, and gain alignment on technology priorities
• A good understanding of core technology and enterprise architecture concepts through practical experience and knowledge of technology trends (e.g. Mobility, Cloud, Digital, etc.)
• A strong understanding of how technology functions are structured and the services they provide (e.g. core IT operations, ITIL/ITSM concepts, etc.)
• Exposure to a range of enterprise technology systems and solutions (e.g. ERP/HRIS/FMIS/CRM/BI etc.), including the ability to assess suitability andtrade‑offs, as well as awareness of current market trends
• The ability to confidently tackle ambiguous problems by structuring an approach in a logical flow with strong presentation and storytelling skills (e.g. generating and presenting advice to Steering Committees, Executive Teams, and Boards)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear,business‑relevantadvice while buildinglong‑lastingand trusted relationships
• Experience designing,facilitating, and translating outputs of workshops with broad stakeholder groups to drive alignment,decision‑making, and investment outcomes

As a manager you are also someone with:

• Business development and sales experience with proven results
• Leadership skills and experience to drive quality outcomes

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?

We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity.Supported by a strong leadership team andmember firms from over 150 countries acrossthe globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.

Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financialadvisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.

Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our countryidentifiedin our founding document, TeTiritio Waitangi.We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Māori as theTangataWhenua/Indigenous people.

Our workplace and culture

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living thesevalues, including‘taking care of each other’and‘fostering inclusion’,is essential toensuring everyone feels included at work andable to reach their full potential.

For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond theirremuneration.

We have reimagined what ‘work’ looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance,wellbeingand the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.

We offer

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you,usand our clients best
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plusmuch more

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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