Manager / Associate Director - Organisation & Workforce Transformation

Company Overview

At Deloitte, we emphasize individuality, innovation, and collaboration. Joining our team means contributing your curiosity and passion alongside talented professionals on impactful projects. Our Organisation and Workforce Transformation division in Wellington focuses on aligning workforce strategies with business goals to boost performance and growth in both public and private sectors.

About the Team

Our team merges strategic insight with actionable solutions, delivering expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, culture transformation, and inclusion initiatives. We embrace advancements such as artificial intelligence to redefine organisational practices and outcomes.

Services We Provide

• Change management across digital, process, and behavioural facets
• Organisational design and restructuring advisory
• Strategic workforce planning
• Design and enhancement of employee experience
• Cultural visioning and transformation analytics
• Leadership development and succession strategies
• Learning programs and educational strategies
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Workforce analytics
• Review of remuneration, rewards, and benefits
• HR technology strategy and service delivery optimization

Role Overview

As a Manager or Associate Director, your focus will be on providing cutting-edge solutions and overseeing projects that make a significant impact on our clients. Experience required ranges from 7 to 15 years depending on level, ideally in consulting or professional services environments involving organisational transformation.

Daily Responsibilities

• Engage clients through presentations highlighting project progress and future opportunities
• Manage multiple project workstreams ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Lead and facilitate onsite workshops to align stakeholders and gather insights
• Collaborate with teams to develop detailed project plans including resource and risk management
• Solve complex problems using analytical expertise and subject matter knowledge
• Integrate AI and digital tools to improve project deliverables and efficiency
• Perform thorough quality assurance reviews prior to client submissions
• Drive business development activities including networking and proposal leadership
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues to enhance team capabilities
• Contribute to national practice development and business growth initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• 7-10 years’ experience for Managers, 10-15 years for Associate Directors, preferably in consulting or roles centered on organisational change or workforce strategy
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to human capital, business, or organisational disciplines such as Change Management, Organisational Development, Leadership Studies, HR Management or related fields
• Proven expertise in designing and leading organisational structures or change programmes
• Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to guide diverse teams
• Exceptional communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts
• Adept at building lasting client relationships using interpersonal and emotional intelligence
• Strategic analytical and problem-solving capacity
• Willingness to adopt and apply new technologies including AI for enhanced solutions

Additional Information

Our mission is to collaboratively create meaningful impact for clients, communities, and employees, grounded in our shared values of care, inclusion, and equal opportunity. We nurture a culture that respects diversity and fosters growth for all.

Benefits

• Flexible work options tailored for mutual success
• Subsidies for professional qualifications and memberships
• Health and income protection insurance
• Generous annual leave (22 days)
• Engagement in social and wellness activities
• Community volunteering initiatives
• Commitment to environmental sustainability
• Comprehensive learning and leadership development programs including AI and digital transformation upskilling

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diverse perspectives and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, even if not all criteria are met. Inclusion is fundamental to our success and culture.

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