Senior Consultant, Systems Thinking

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 organisations across Aotearoa to drive positive economic, social and environmental outcomes for Aotearoa and all New Zealanders. In our work supporting government agencies to improve equity within Aotearoa, we are called on to help design structures, systems and processes that impact on New Zealand citizens.  We are looking for a talented systems thinker who will work successfully within a consulting environment. You will be able to work as a part of client teams, applying a systems thinking approach to many of our engagements, ensuring that we understand the relevant complexities and interrelationships and can develop approaches to change that are most likely to deliver improved outcomes.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.  We are looking for a problem solver who has an understanding and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Maori.  

The opportunity:

• As a Senior Consultant within the Consulting team, you will help KPMG to develop and deliver solutions and approaches by applying systems thinking across Government, Māori business and private sector to address critical social, economic and environmental issues of today and tomorrow.
• You will support the implementation within Consulting and its clients of KPMG’s Economic and Social Development proposition within our IMPACT proposition set (KPMG IMPACT - KPMG New Zealand (home.kpmg))
• You will draw on your experience in either structure, system, service and/or process design and implementation and be able to demonstrate where you have helped drive and deliver projects that delivered transformative results, whether large or small scale.
• This is a tailored role where you will need to apply your intellectual leadership, business acumen and systems thinking to perform problem solving in complex systems across different clients, industries, and solutions.
• You will have experience in project planning and delivery as you'll be tasked with planning and delivering client projects, supported by a team.  You will be playing your part by leading a high performing team of consultants across various client projects.

Day to day you will:

• Provide advice to engagement teams across consulting with clients in Government, Māori and private sector organisations to help them understand and embed systems thinking in their client engagement work.
• Develop approaches to solve specific client problems and inform the ongoing development of KPMG IMPACT’s Economic and Social Development offering with systems thinking approaches.
• Deliver training and development to Consulting colleagues to embed an awareness and understand of system thinking concepts, tools and approaches.
• Undertake collaborative, co-designed service/process/organisational reform at scale that reflects a deep understanding of social, cultural, and environmental impact
• Provide people and operational leadership to the team, assisting with staff supervision, counselling, review and on the job coaching of staff on individual engagements, this includes demonstrating the ability to be able to help colleagues understand and apply systems thinking in their work with clients

What you'll bring to the team:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in developing and applying systems thinking methodologies and designing systems, processes and/or programmes to work that is designed to deliver stronger outcomes and impact.
• Proven people leadership and management
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural spaces, expertise in te ao Māori, knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to appropriately apply it to allocated work will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated sophisticated interpersonal skills and the ability to develop successful relationships both within KPMG and externally, as you will be expected to work closely with teams and clients.
• Passion for improving social outcomes and impact and reducing inequity for New Zealanders and drive to positively impact the Sustainable Development Goals, increase inclusion and improve lives.
• Experience in organisational culture change projects is advantageous.
• You will possess a relevant qualification (strategic management, social and cultural transformation, environmental science and political development) with preferred interest in social transformation, social capital, environmental systems design, public policy, or other relevant disciplines.

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.