Expression of Interest: Asset Management

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 problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities. The consulting environment at KPMG is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities to work on challenging projects with leading organisations across various industries. As a consultant at KPMG, you will be part of a collaborative team that provides strategic insights and innovative solutions to help clients address complex business issues and drive growth. You will work with experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.We’re inviting expressions of interest from experienced asset management professionals who want to help lift outcomes across Aotearoa’s infrastructure portfolios. This EOI is not for a single role—it’s to build a pipeline of talent for upcoming engagements across a variety of sectors, including local government, utilities, and transport. 

The opportunity:

• With capital tightly constrained, assets ageing faster than they can be renewed, and growth pressures mounting, organisations can no longer rely on incomplete data or historic assumptions to guide investment. Choosing between refurbishment, life extension, or new growth infrastructure now demands a far clearer, more evidence based understanding of future demand and the true condition, criticality, and performance of the asset base. A modernised approach to asset management — built on better data, connected technology, and sharper intelligence — is essential to drive value, reduce risk, and meet regulatory and customer scrutiny. 
• This is where you come in: you will help clients lift the way they plan, develop, and manage their infrastructure assets so they can make smarter, more sustainable decisions.And just as importantly, you will help shape our practice—building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, mentoring others, and positioning our asset management capability to lead in a rapidly evolving market.

Day to day you will:

• Deliver client engagements from scoping through to delivery, managing timelines, budgets, risk, and client expectations while bringing your subject matter technical depth to solve real problems
• Build trusted relationships with client leaders across asset intensive organisations like councils, CCOs and utilities, navigating regulatory reform and other business challenges.
• Leverage KPMG’s global network of infrastructure and asset management professionals and build strong relationships with our Infratech alliance partners to bring leading insights, tools, and technologies into client solutions.
• Bring clarity to ambiguous cross-sector problems and identify key opportunities that may unlock client value, improve delivery, or generate innovative solutions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to practice development—including thought leadership and proposal support.
• Leverage AI assisted methods and intelligent automation to improve how we interpret data, surface insights, and streamline delivery for clients.

What you'll bring to our team:

• Depth in asset management (8+ years desirable) across one or more sectors (water, energy, transport, local government).
• Tertiary qualifications in business disciplines (e.g. engineering, property, planning) are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective engagement with executive stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Practical experience with accepted asset management standards (ISO55000), asset performance/risk models, and investment planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of New Zealand’s infrastructure sector and legislation or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire and apply this knowledge within transformation environments in other jurisdictions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive and non technical audiences.
• Commercial acumen and delivery discipline in consulting contexts.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights.  

How to express interestPlease share a short note on your focus areas (e.g., asset strategy, analytics, resilience), recent engagements, and preferred locations, along with a CV or LinkedIn profile link.Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.Life at KPMGKPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: —  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme—  Opportunities for local and international secondments—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents —   A paid professional association membership of your choice—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! 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.