Consultant - Business Consulting

About EY

EY is focused on helping people shape their future with confidence. The organisation brings together globally connected, diverse teams and supports career growth across a wide range of opportunities, all while working toward building a better working world.

Role overview

EY is looking for a motivated Consultant to join its Business Consulting team. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys enabling change, solving complex problems, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients. The position is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch and involves regular travel to client locations to support transformation work.

Key responsibilities

• Use analytical and problem-solving abilities to break down complicated business issues and turn them into practical solutions.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to shape, deliver, and embed transformation programmes.
• Develop trusted working relationships with clients and colleagues while contributing to strong project results.
• Perform effectively in a fast-moving environment that values innovation, ongoing improvement, and continuous learning.
• Help deliver a broad mix of projects and client engagements across different sectors.
• Support work that creates positive outcomes for clients, communities, and organisations.

Skills and experience

• Interest or experience in understanding business problems and designing value-oriented solutions.
• A curious mindset, adaptability, and willingness to keep developing professionally.
• Confidence working in changing or unfamiliar settings while handling multiple priorities.
• Background contributing to project design, delivery, or transformation work.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills with the ability to work across varied stakeholders.
• Ability to form and sustain collaborative, trusted relationships.
• A degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile, Design Thinking, Change Management, Project Management, or enterprise architecture methods is an advantage.

What EY offers

• A strong focus on career development, with future-oriented learning and exposure to world-class experiences.
• Flexible working arrangements that support balance, trust, and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes a yearly wellness incentive, up to 8 additional weeks of flex leave each year, and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary that is open to negotiation based on skills and experience.

Inclusion and recruitment notes

EY values inclusiveness and welcomes applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities. The company is committed to a recruitment process that is equitable and free from barriers. Candidates needing support or adjustments during the hiring process can contact [email protected] or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2), and any information shared will be treated confidentially.

The selected applicant will need to complete employment screening through EY or an external third-party provider.

EY’s preferred phrase encourages applicants to take the next step and apply to shape their future with confidence.

Culture and purpose

EY describes its team culture as globally connected, diverse, and committed to developing people while delivering value for clients and communities.