Management Consultant – Public Sector Transformation

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.

The Opportunity:

• KPMG has opportunities available at Senior Advisor, Assistant Manager and Manager for exceptional talent to join our Wellington Management Consulting team.
• Step into a role where your expertise makes a real difference to Aotearoa’s public and private sectors. At KPMG, you'll join a highly respected Management Consulting team advising government agencies, corporates, and Māori organisations on their biggest transformation and performance challenges.
• This is a unique opportunity for consulting professionals, particularly those with Machinery of Government (MoG) experience, strong programme/project backgrounds, or change management capability to be part of work that shapes national programmes, improves service delivery, and drives measurable impact.
• Whether your strengths lie in BBC methodology, operational readiness and transitions, public sector operating model design, large‑scale project delivery, or change, we have pathways for you to thrive.

Day-to-Day You Will:

• Lead workstreams and project teams across complex engagements, delivering high-quality insights and recommendations.
• Support major transformation programmes with project delivery, including requirements definition, PMO support, or change management expertise.
• Apply your MoG knowledge from BBC frameworks to operational delivery, transition, business cases, and operating model design to help clients make evidence‑based decisions.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, thought leadership, and enhancing KPMG methodologies.
• Work confidently at pace across multiple engagements, keeping a sharp eye on detail.
• Build KPMG’s reputation through strong judgement, client service excellence, and fresh, innovative thinking.

About You:

• You’ll bring a mix of skills and experience such as:
• Background in MoG with strong familiarity in Better Business Case (BBC) methodology.
• MoG operational delivery experience, including operational readiness, transition, operating model design, business case development, or Op Pol‑type responsibilities.
• Project/Programme/PMO experience from either the public or private sector.
• Change Management capability, ideally across large transformation programmes.
• Big 4, general consulting, or strong public sector background aligned to our core service offerings.
• You’ll also bring:
• Proven consulting experience and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Strong business development skills and the confidence to identify and grow opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with Māori communities and partners, including an awareness or understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Kaupapa Māori methodologies.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior team members.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A can‑do attitude, drive, and a pragmatic mindset to deliver work that creates tangible value.

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 Emma Payne on +64 9 363 3656 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.