Expressions of Interest - Supply Chain and Operations - Business Consulting

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Expressions of Interest – Supply Chain and Operations – Business Consulting 

 

 

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

 

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

 

 

Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity

 

As our Manager or Senior Consultant in Supply Chain & Operations, you'll work with clients to deliver transformational and sustainable change across digital supply chain, end-to-end value chain, logistics, and manufacturing excellence. You'll contribute to and lead complex engagements, helping organisations improve performance, build resilience, and unlock value across their operations. This is an opportunity to build strong client relationships, work across a variety of sectors, and be part of a highly successful and supportive team that is shaping the future of supply chain and operations in Aotearoa.

 

We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who can effectively connect with diverse teams and stakeholders, collaborative professionals who build trusted relationships by doing the right thing, and innovative problem-solvers who leverage their experience to find better ways of working and delivering outcomes for clients.

 

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. Regular travel to client sites may be required, where you'll play a key role in delivering transformational change outcomes

 

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 

 

• Senior Consultants will play a key role in designing and delivering innovative supply chain and operations solutions that help clients navigate complexity and unlock value.
• Managers will lead multidisciplinary teams and client engagements, combining strategic thinking and practical delivery to drive meaningful business outcomes.
• Across both levels, you'll work alongside market-leading specialists, connect with EY's global network, and contribute to transformative projects spanning agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and the public sector.

 

Your EY experience could span from innovating the future of agriculture for one of NZ’s leading exporters to improving product quality while transforming the manufacturing capability and performance of one of NZ’s most iconic companies to reduce waste, to designing the supply chain of a public organisation to deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders.

 

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

 

• As a Senior Consultant, you'll bring experience delivering business-led, technology-enabled transformation initiatives across supply chain and operations, including operating model design, process improvement, and operational excellence programs.

• As a Manager, you'll bring deep consulting or industry experience with the ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, and identify opportunities to drive greater value for clients.

• At both levels, you'll demonstrate strong commercial acumen, business case and cost analysis capabilities, AI literacy and curiosity, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical business outcomes while considering responsible AI principles, including privacy, ethics, risk, trust, adoption, and safe scaling.

 

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

 

• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes and tackling complex challenges.
• A growth mindset, with curiosity to learn, seek feedback, embrace new experiences, and continuously develop your skills and leadership capability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and resilience, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and bring clarity to complex situations.
• A collaborative approach, with a genuine passion for teamwork, building relationships, and contributing to an inclusive and high-performing culture.

 

Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

 

• 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    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

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 contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

 

EY | Building a better working world 

 

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

 

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