Our client is a well-regarded consulting firm engaged on a significant, high-profile government programme of work. We are seeking experienced Senior Consultants to join a collaborative and delivery-focused team on 6-month contracts (hourly rate), with strong potential to extend.
This is a rare opportunity to work on nationally significant work alongside a talented group of consulting professionals.
About the Role
Working as a Senior Consultant embedded within a high-performing team, you will contribute across one or more disciplines spanning project management, change management, and business analysis. Day-to-day, you can expect to:
- Lead and coordinate workstreams within a complex, multi-stakeholder programme environment
- Develop and maintain programme plans, RAID logs, and reporting frameworks
- Design and implement structured change management approaches (PROSCI/ADKAR or equivalent)
- Develop stakeholder engagement and communication strategies to support organisational readiness and transition
- Elicit, document, and validate business requirements, producing high-quality process maps, gap analyses, and options papers
- Facilitate workshops with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Drive accountability and delivery across cross-functional teams
About You
You are a confident, delivery-focused consultant with a proven track record of navigating complexity in demanding environments.
You will bring:
- Big 4 or equivalent tier-one consulting experience (current or former)
- Demonstrated experience delivering within government or large-scale programme environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills — comfortable at the executive level and equally effective in the detail
- The ability to hit the ground running in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
- Experience with legislative reform work highly advantageous
Why Apply?
- Nationally significant, high-impact programme of work
- Collaborative team culture with a focus on quality outcomes
- Competitive hourly rate — commensurate with Big 4 experience
- Wellington-based with flexible working arrangements
If you're an experienced consultant looking for your next meaningful contract, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience and preferred stream (PM, Change, or BA).
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early to avoid missing out.
Only candidates with valid NZ work rights will be considered for these government-engaged roles.
