Defence & National Security Consulting (Hybrid) – NZ

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentives

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY in Wellington is seeking Expressions of Interest from high-performing consultants and public servants across a range of experience levels to join the Defence and National Security practice. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact government programmes and develop consulting skills in a collaborative, values-led environment.

You will work on complex, nationally significant programmes, applying structured thinking to public sector challenges and delivering sustainable change.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, policy, defence or national security environments.
• Interest in New Zealand Government and public sector delivery.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply structured thinking to public sector, defence and national security challenges, delivering outcomes.
• Support government projects across operations, procurement, asset management and transformation.
• Collaborate with EY teams to deliver sustainable change in complex environments.
• Analyse information, develop insights and support evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Structured thinking

Job description

EY in Wellington is seeking Expressions of Interest from high-performing consultants and public servants across a range of experience levels to join the Defence and National Security practice. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact government programmes and develop consulting skills in a collaborative, values-led environment.

You will work on complex, nationally significant programmes, applying structured thinking to public sector challenges and delivering sustainable change.