Senior Consultant, Economics

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. If you want to have an impact on New Zealander’s lives and communities, come join us.KPMG's Advisory business partners with public and private sector organisations and Māori to drive positive economic, social and environmental outcomes for Aotearoa and all New Zealanders. We are looking for someone to join us, who help to build a strong applied economics team and capability to support major projects, social reform and investments to improve outcomes, reduce inequities, increase inclusion and ultimately improve the lives of New Zealanders.The experience we want our KPMG whānau to have is anchored in our purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ or ‘Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō tātou’. We are proud of our reputation for values-driven behaviour that guides our actions and defines what it means to work at and be part of KPMG.  

The opportunity:

• Your new role as a Senior Consultant in the Wellington Advisory team at KPMG will have you strongly connected into engagements and business development with our Sustainable Value, Government and Infrastructure markets.
• You will support the implementation of our Economic and Social Development Impact proposition, which will improve the firm’s capability to help government deliver improved economic and social outcomes for New Zealanders (see more on Impact here (KPMG IMPACT - KPMG New Zealand (home.kpmg))
• You will help KPMG to develop and deliver solutions, methodologies and approaches that further support our clients across Government, Māori business and private sector to address critical social, economic and environmental issues of today and tomorrow.
• This is a tailored role. You will have experience in developing and/or applying economic frameworks to quantify benefits and the impact of interventions, reform and investment, across broad sectors such as Government, Infrastructure and Asset Management, Sustainability, and Social Development. 

Day to day you will:

• Contribute to the development of KPMG’s applied economics capability, tools and methodology for Government and sector reforms with a strong focus on economic and benefit analysis, benefit monetisation, investment appraisal, social return on investment and similar economic assessment frameworks.
• Lead or contribute to engagements incorporating economic analysis or assessment, particularly within Better Business Cases, with clients across public, Māori and private sector organisations.
• Work with Client Service Teams on our managed accounts to determine how best to support them and their clients that have economic advisory needs
• Focus on business development in the national Aotearoa New Zealand market related to offerings in Economic and Social Development, Sustainable Value and Government and Infrastructure propositions. 

What you'll bring to the team:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in developing and applying economic assessment frameworks such as cost benefit analysis, advising on investment appraisals, Better Business Cases, direct and indirect benefit monetisation, social and economic investment appraisals, Treasury’s CBAX tool, policy implementation, benefit analysis including carbon pricing, Social Return on Investment and/or similar frameworks.
• Demonstrable people management and/or leadership experience.
• Experience in growing and building a consulting service line and/or applied economics capability and/or demonstrated ability in business development will be advantageous.
• Project planning and delivery skill set, as you'll be tasked with planning and delivering client projects, supported by a team.  You will be playing your part by managing a high performing team of consultants across various client projects.
• Commitment to developing your cultural capacity in Te Ao Māori as you’ll be expected to work across cross-cultural spaces.
• Passion for improving social outcomes and reducing inequity for New Zealanders and drive to positively impact the Sustainable Development Goals, increase inclusion and improve people’s lives

Life at KPMG We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:—   An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.   —   Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance—   Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave—   Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers—   Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.—   Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.—   Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.—   Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.—   Time off for volunteering. —   Eligibility to our annual bonus plan. —   Opportunities for local and international secondments.  We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.