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Director - Management Consulting

KPMG NZ· Auckland Consulting
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Hybrid (Auckland)Permanent Full-TimePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Director role in KPMG Auckland Consulting practice focusing on leading complex change engagements, operating model design, performance improvement and service design across multiple sectors, with opportunities for international collaboration and high-impact client leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership over business development efforts for consulting services in the Auckland market.
  • Design and deliver complex change engagements and other services which harness KPMG’s experience and expertise in the delivery of functional solutions including but not limited to, operating model design, performance improvement, organisational change and service design – often at the intersection of process and technology.
  • Manage client expectations with confidence—negotiating scope, timelines, and outcomes.
  • Drive excellent stakeholder engagement and support clients to execute large-scale change.
  • Develop and oversee project plans, including terms of reference and risk identification.
  • Direct engagements to meet quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
  • Identify new opportunities to grow and differentiate our Consulting services offering.
  • Coach, inspire, and develop consulting staff through hands-on leadership.
  • Contribute to the design and marketing of new service offerings and solutions.
  • Build strong, trusted client relationships across government.
  • Seek and leverage feedback to ensure consistently exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of senior consulting experience across functional domains including operating model design, performance improvement, organisational change and service design.
  • Proven experience of selling and delivering projects which harness technology and digital enablement to support delivery of high impact outcomes to clients.
  • A strong track record in business development and practice growth.
  • Proven success in leading teams, mentoring talent, and building capability.
  • Exceptional programme management, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated success delivering advisory engagements and complex change.
  • A collaborative working style and the ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification.
  • Experience working with or within government agencies.
  • A positive, pragmatic, “can-do” attitude with a genuine sense of ownership.

Skills

Required:Operating model designPerformance improvementOrganisational changeService designStakeholder management

Benefits

  • Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
  • Opportunities for local and international secondments
  • Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs
  • Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
  • Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • A paid professional association membership of your choice
  • Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
  • A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
  • Support and involvement in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks (Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility, Wahine)
  • Participation in Green Team activities toward carbon zero by 2030
  • Invitations to join local Social clubs and events
  • Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities
  • Health and wellness benefits (e.g., free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling, 5 days Wellbeing leave, Wellbeing portal)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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