Global Strategy Associate — Fast-Track Leadership & Learning

McKinsey & Company; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company in Auckland, New Zealand, invites you to join our consultancy practice to deliver lasting impact for clients. You will work with senior client executives to craft strategy, transform operations, and build capabilities across industries.

As part of a global network, you will learn from world-class mentors, receive structured coaching, and contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. Our apprenticeship culture supports your leadership development.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with outstanding academic record and/or Masters, MBA, PhD.
• 5+ years of business management experience with a proven record of high performance.
• Deep industry expertise in key sectors (oil & gas, metals & mining, telecoms, retail, public sector, government, law, engineering, medicine & health, banking & finance).
• Solid functional knowledge: strategy, business development, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, project management, marketing & sales.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to untangle complex issues.
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills.
• Quantitative aptitude.
• Ability to take initiative and break new ground, create opportunities for others, and take personal risks.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior client executives to develop sector-shaping programs.
• Collaborate with McKinsey teams to drive client impact and growth.
• Deliver rigorous analysis and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Academic excellence

Masters/MBA/PhD

Business management experience

Industry expertise

Strategy & business development

Manufacturing & supply chain

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Initiative & risk-taking

Education

Undergraduate degree

Masters/MBA/PhD

Job description

McKinsey & Company in Auckland, New Zealand, invites you to join our consultancy practice to deliver lasting impact for clients. You will work with senior client executives to craft strategy, transform operations, and build capabilities across industries.

As part of a global network, you will learn from world-class mentors, receive structured coaching, and contribute to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. Our apprenticeship culture supports your leadership development.