EOI - Senior Manager - Workforce Advisory - People Consulting

EY; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development

Wellness incentive

Up to 8 weeks flex leave per year

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY is seeking Senior Manager – Workforce Advisory in New Zealand to lead large-scale transformation programs and drive commercial outcomes within People Consulting. You will shape strategy, design practical people solutions, and develop client relationships across diverse sectors.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, strong development opportunities and the chance to work across EY offices nationwide. Experience in HR transformation, change management and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading change management, HR transformation and talent strategy initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and deliver commercially-focused outcomes.
• Strong consulting background with leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale transformation programs and workforce initiatives.
• Develop strategic recommendations, reports and executive-level presentations.
• Manage multiple engagements with risk management and issue resolution.
• Coach and develop consulting teams to build capability and collaboration.
• Drive business growth through client relationships, proposals and market engagement.

Skills

Change management

HR transformation

Talent strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Consulting

Leadership

Client relationships

Market engagement

Communication

Digital platforms

Tools

SAP

Microsoft

ServiceNow

AI

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.

EOI - Senior Manager - Workforce Advisory - People 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

We are looking for experienced Senior Manager’s to join our People Consulting team in New Zealand / Aotearoa. We are seeking strategic and commercially minded leaders with fresh ideas and an innovative approach to help shape and grow our high‑performing team. People Consulting helps organisations solve some of their largest and most complex people‑related challenges.

As a Senior Manager, you will lead the delivery of large‑scale transformation programs, drive client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our People Consulting practice.

These roles can be performed from any of our EY offices across New Zealand / Aotearoa.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex change, learning and workforce transformation projects, providing trusted advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Design and implement practical people solutions, developing strategic recommendations, reports and executive‑level presentations.
• Manage multiple engagements, applying sound judgement to resolve issues, mitigate risks and achieve successful outcomes.
• Develop and coach high‑performing consultants, fostering capability growth, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Drive business growth through relationship management, proposal development, thought leadership and market engagement.

Skills and attributes for success

• Extensive experience in change management, HR transformation and talent strategy, including stakeholder engagement, communications, organisational design, workforce planning and HR technology.
• Strong consulting background with a proven ability to build client relationships, influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercially focused outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project delivery skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and manage competing priorities.
• Experience leveraging digital platforms and emerging technologies, including SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow and AI, to support transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams, coaching talent and fostering high‑performing, collaborative cultures.

Ideally, you’ll 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.

• Experience working with clients across the retail, consumer and manufacturing sectors.
• Change management certifications such as PROSCI, CCMP, APMG, AIM, CPCM, ATD Change Management or Agile Change Management.
• Adjacent certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL or Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience contributing to practice growth through business development, proposal support and market engagement.
• Exposure to advanced workforce analytics, succession planning and employee experience transformation programs.

What we offer you

• 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

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.

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

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