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

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.    We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.    Join EY and help to build a better working world.       Expression of Interest: Consulting in EY’s Defence and National Security practice   Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi    With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.     Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity   Thinking about your next career move? Interested in meaningful work with real-world impact? Join an inclusive, high-performing team with a clear commitment to delivering results for New Zealand.   We are growing our Defence and National Security practice and are seeking Expressions of Interest from high-performing consultants and public servants across a range of experience levels. Whether you are building your consulting career or bring deep sector expertise, we would welcome a conversation.   This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact work for government clients, with a particular focus on Defence and National Security. You will support complex, nationally significant programmes while developing your consulting skills in a collaborative and values-led environment.   Why EY Government and Public Sector?   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 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.   Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities

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

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success

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

Security clearance eligibility   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