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Senior Consultant Jobs in Auckland, New Zealand at Morrison Low Advisory
Title: Senior Consultant
Company: Morrison Low Advisory
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
About Us / Ko wai mātou
Morrison Low Advisory is an employee-owned advisory management consulting firm who understands the crucial, complex decisions and challenges faced by our local and central government clients across New Zealand and Australia.
Our multidisciplinary senior advisors are proud to exclusively work alongside our public sector clients, empowering decision makers with advice they can act on.
The focus on building lasting client relationships has been in our DNA since the start of Morrison Low Advisory in 2000. In 2025, this was recognised by our clients, and we were proud to be voted the Best Management Consultancy Firm under $30m in the Beatons Client Choice Awards.
About the Role / Te whiwhinga mahi
We are seeking a senior consultant to apply their local government operations experience and procurement capability in a strategic advisory setting.
You will develop outcome-driven solutions for New Zealand local government, supporting clients with procurement planning and delivery across both operational service contracts and capital works programmes.
You will work closely with other consultants and leaders across the business. Our projects are usually team-based, both short and long term, and may involve working in-house with our clients and from our offices. We also support work from home days.
About you / Ko wai koe
You will have a strong understanding of local government operations and how councils deliver services programmes. You will bring knowledge of a range of procurement approaches and their risks, and benefits.
Ideally, your background will include transport, property or community facilities, and you will bring practical insight into how councils plan, contract, and manage outcomes.
You will demonstrate initiative and the ability to manage multiple deadlines, with a strong history of delivery. You will have flexibility and the ability to work across a range of projects, including areas you may not have had direct exposure to previously.
We are looking for someone with sound judgment, proven critical and strategic thinking, and the ability to solve problems in real time—developing solutions that create efficiency, deliver insights, and add value to clients’ business initiatives. You will need to be proactive in building internal relationships as well as in client management.
To be successful in the role you will:
- Be degree qualified with at least 7 years’ relevant experience.
- Have experience procuring operational service contracts or capital works contracts (e.g. procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award).
- Bring an understanding of local government operations, including awareness of governance, funding constraints and stakeholder expectations.
- Ideally have exposure to transport, property, or community facilities.
- Have good judgment and flexibility to undertake a range of different projects and services outside your specialist area.
- Write and deliver accurate, engaging reports and presentations tailored to your audience.
- Analyse and interpret complex information and data to develop clear, practical recommendations.
- Manage project aspects from planning and content development through to time, budget, and resources to deliver.
- Previous consulting experience will be beneficial (but is not essential) , including supporting proposals and contributing to business development.
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and cover letter via LinkedIn or to [email protected].
Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that respects your unique circumstances.
No agencies please.
