People Consulting Manager

About EY

EY is a globally connected organisation focused on helping people build their future with confidence while contributing to a better working world. The firm values individuality and believes diverse perspectives strengthen teams and outcomes.

About the Team

The People Consulting team works across markets to help organisations solve complex workforce and people challenges. The group partners with clients on organisation and workforce transformation, using practical and innovative approaches to deliver high-quality results.

This position may be based in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) or Wellington (Pōneke).

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to join a practice that is investing heavily in growth, giving you the chance to help shape its future.
• Exposure to supportive colleagues, modern digital tools, technology platforms, and learning resources.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment that values different viewpoints and high-performing teams.

Role Summary

EY is seeking an experienced Manager to join its People Consulting practice in Auckland or Wellington. The role calls for fresh thinking and a strong, innovative mindset to help lead a high-performing team. The team advises clients on some of their most complex people-related issues.

As a Manager, you will work in engagement teams to deliver workforce solutions and manage projects across the full change lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring proven experience in delivering demanding projects across a broad range of organisations.
• Develop solutions, shape implementation plans, prepare recommendations and reports, and present to clients.
• Oversee complex project delivery, use sound judgement to resolve issues, and keep people-focused initiatives on track.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to advise and support change and learning programmes.
• Coach and support Consultants and Senior Consultants through guidance, feedback, and learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience across change, HR, and talent transformation, including change strategy, stakeholder engagement, communications, business readiness, learning design, employee experience, HR strategy, HR technology, payroll, outsourcing, process improvement, risk, operating model design, organisation design, workforce planning, analytics, retention, and succession planning.
• At least 5 years of consulting experience, with a strong record of building client relationships and delivering tailored, value-focused solutions.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and use storytelling effectively.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Experience using digital platforms such as SAP, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, as well as emerging technologies like AI to support transformation and data-led decisions.
• Experience with clients in retail, consumer, or manufacturing sectors will be an advantage.
• Relevant change-management and delivery certifications are highly preferred, such as AIM, CPCM, ATD Change Management Certificate, PROSCI, CCMP, APMG, Agile Change Management, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, and Lean Six Sigma.

Additional Information

EY offers formal training, coaching, career development support, and the chance to work with new business models and emerging technology trends. The firm also provides information about flexibility, diversity and inclusion, and employee benefits through its own career, flexibility, DE&I, and benefits resources.

Applicants must be willing to complete employment screening conducted by EY or an external third-party provider.

EY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. The recruitment process is designed to be accessible, and candidates may share any support or adjustments they need. Any such information will be treated confidentially.