Expression of Interest: Consulting in EY's Defence and National Security practice

EY’s Government and Public Sector practice offers a distinctive consulting experience for people who want to work on issues that matter and develop alongside experienced practitioners:

• Work at the centre of New Zealand Government, supporting outcomes of national significance

• Contribute to diverse and complex programmes across operations, procurement, asset management, investment management and organisational transformation

• Build strong public sector experience through meaningful client engagements and exposure to senior stakeholders

• Be part of a connected national practice, with Wellington preferred and Auckland or Christchurch considered for the right candidate

This is a hybrid position is based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington). Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

• Apply structured thinking to public sector, defence and national security challenges, with a practical, outcomes-focused mindset

• Support impactful government projects across operations, procurement, asset management, investment management and transformation

• Work closely with clients and EY teams to deliver sustainable change in complex environments

• Analyse information, develop insights and support evidence-based decision-making

• A strong interest in New Zealand Government and public sector delivery

• Practical experience in consulting, policy, defence, national security, emergency management, infrastructure or other complex government environments

• Curiosity about how systems work and how they can be improved

• A personal commitment to high standards, strong judgement and a willingness to take ownership of challenges and opportunities

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with a practical focus on delivery

• Exposure to business case development, AI, operating model design or complex organisational and governance environments would be an advantage

Some roles in this practice require the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance. Candidates must meet relevant citizenship, residency and background-check requirements.

• You must be a New Zealand citizen, or hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.

• You may need to have lived continuously in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America for the last ten years.

• You must have a ten-year background history that can be verified and assessed as part of the clearance process.

If you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, we encourage you to raise this during the EOI process.

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

• Join EY’s leading Government and Public Sector practice, working on priorities that matter for New Zealand

• Learn from senior leaders with deep government, defence, national security and transformation experience

• Access to EY’s globally recognised learning and development programmes

• Flexible working, strong wellbeing benefits and an inclusive culture where people are supported to do their best work