Senior Consultant - Public Sector Advisory

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Consultant for Public Sector Advisory in Queenstown to lead engagements with government entities, improving operations and service delivery while managing stakeholder relationships in the public domain.

This hybrid role offers flexibility between office and remote work, with opportunities to shape policy implementation and organizational reform across the sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of consulting experience with a focus on the public sector.
• In-depth understanding of public administration, policy implementation, or government operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements for public sector clients focusing on strategy and operational improvement.
• Analyze public sector processes and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage project teams and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Engage with government officials and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Support business development within the public sector practice.

Skills

Public sector consulting

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Public Administration/Political Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Consultant to specialize in Public Sector Advisory services, based in Queenstown . This role involves working with government entities and public organizations to enhance their operational efficiency, implement policy changes, and improve service delivery. You will lead critical projects, provide expert advice, and manage stakeholder relationships within the public domain. This is a significant opportunity for an experienced consultant to make a substantial impact on public services in the Eastern Cape , operating within a hybrid work framework that offers both office and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements for public sector clients, focusing on strategy, operational improvement, and organizational reform.
• Conduct thorough analyses of public sector processes and challenges, developing evidence-based recommendations.
• Manage project teams and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality project outcomes.
• Engage effectively with government officials and stakeholders at various levels.
• Contribute to business development efforts within the public sector practice.

Requirements

• 7+ years of consulting experience, with a strong focus on public sector engagements.
• Deep understanding of public administration, policy implementation, or government operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing enhanced work-life balance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunity to drive positive change in the Eastern Cape 's public sector.