Strategic Workforce Transformation Leader

EY; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Benefits package

Job summary

EY in Auckland is seeking a Senior Manager in Workforce Advisory within People Consulting. This on-site, full-time role focuses on leading change and workforce transformation for clients across NZ, with emphasis on strategic HR solutions and market engagement.

You will steer complex engagements, coach teams, and drive growth through relationships, thought leadership, and innovative advisory offerings. The role requires senior leadership and a proven consulting track record in People Consulting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading change management and HR transformation programs.
• Strong consulting background with ability to win client relationships and drive outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across senior levels.
• Experience leveraging SAP, Microsoft, ServiceNow and AI in transformation projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coach others.
• Experience with retail, consumer and manufacturing sectors preferred.

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

Change management

HR transformation

Talent strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Client relationships

Leadership

AI adoption

Digital platforms

Tools

SAP

Microsoft

ServiceNow

AI

Job description

EY in Auckland is seeking a Senior Manager in Workforce Advisory within People Consulting. This on-site, full-time role focuses on leading change and workforce transformation for clients across NZ, with emphasis on strategic HR solutions and market engagement.

You will steer complex engagements, coach teams, and drive growth through relationships, thought leadership, and innovative advisory offerings. The role requires senior leadership and a proven consulting track record in People Consulting.