Senior Consultant | Tax - Rewards

CaseBasix; Auckland; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

Flex leave

Parental leave

Job summary

EY in Auckland seeks an ambitious Senior Consultant to contribute technically to reward engagements, advising on remuneration strategy, policy and processes for clients. You will work with EY Managers, Partners, HR teams, executives and boards on diverse projects and deliver value across the reward spectrum.

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, the role offers flexible hours and opportunities to learn from senior remuneration professionals while developing market insights and financial modelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business or finance with strong academic credentials.
• At least 12 months of relevant post-graduation experience, ideally in a large organization or consulting environment.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities; proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Advisory: participate in Reward engagements by helping design and implement remuneration strategies aligned with business and HR goals.
• Collaboration & Contribution: work with EY managers, partners, HR teams, executives and boards on projects.
• Skill Development & Market Insight: build skills in a supportive environment and use market data to inform decisions and develop incentive models.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Excel

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

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.

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

Are you early in your career and looking for a role that will accelerate your development and set you apart in the market? Working in Reward gives you a rare combination of people, business, financial and data analytics skills that are highly sought after. EY is recognised as New Zealand's leading Reward practice, making this an exceptional place to learn the craft from some of the most experienced remuneration professionals in the country.

As our Senior Consultant you’ll make a technical contribution to engagements and projects. You’ll provide advice to clients on the reward and remuneration strategy, policy and processes, commercial and strategic implications of remuneration systems and processes, director fees, executive remuneration, cash and non-cash reward issues.

This is position based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Advisory: Participate in Reward engagements by helping clients design and implement remuneration strategies aligned with business and HR goals. This includes consulting on frameworks, benchmarking, incentives, and executive/director pay.
• Collaboration & Contribution: Work effectively as a team member by sharing responsibilities, supporting colleagues, and keeping senior team members informed. Contribute to client projects alongside EY Managers, Partners, HR teams, Executives, and Boards.
• Skill Development & Market Insight: Build your skills in a supportive environment while broadening your understanding of national and international market practices. Use market data to inform decisions and develop financial models for incentive plans.

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

• Education & Experience: Hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or Finance with strong academic credentials. Have at least 12 months of relevant post-graduation experience, ideally within a large organization or consulting/professional services environment.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, including financial modelling knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft systems- especially Excel. Experience in people and remuneration consulting projects is a plus.
• Work Ethic & Attention to Detail: Excel in time management and thrive in fast-paced environments. Maintain a high level of focus and productivity, with strong attention to detail.

Ko Taku Rourou | 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. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

EY | Building a better working world

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