Management Consultant – Project Management

About KPMG New Zealand

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 Management Consultant – Project Management 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

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise shapes the future of organisations. As a Management Consultant – Project Management, you’ll partner with senior stakeholders across public and private sectors to deliver strategic solutions that drive impact. This is your chance to influence major investment decisions, lead complex programmes, and help clients navigate change with confidence.

Day To Day You Will

• Lead and manage complex projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies to structure engagements and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, facilitating workshops and aligning diverse interests to achieve shared goals.
• Drive operational improvements and transformation initiatives, helping clients unlock efficiency and growth.
• Mentor and coach team members, building capability and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, strengthening client relationships and expanding our impact.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• 5-10+ years of consulting or advisory experience, ideally within a Big 4 or similar environment.
• Proven project management expertise – qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly valued.
• Experience leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects with measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to inspire confidence at all levels.
• Enthusiasm for driving change and delivering results that matter.

Life at KPMG New Zealand

KPMG 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.

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!

Key skills/competency

• Project Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Solutions
• Operational Improvement
• Transformation Initiatives
• Risk Mitigation
• Client Relationships
• Business Development
• PMP/PRINCE2/Agile
• Analytical Problem-solving