Associate Director – Technology Strategy

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you'll do more than just join something, you'll add something. You've found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

·Do you have a passion for helping clients unlock business value through the promise of technology?
·Do you have a passion for working with people and solving problems?
·Do you thrive working in a dynamic environment with a team of talented people who take pride in delivering great results?

Please note: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand from the time of application to be considered.

Our Technology Strategy & Transformation are looking for an Associate Director to join our Wellington team.

Your typical day will include:
At the intersection between technology and business strategy, the Technology Strategy and Transformation team (TS&T) at Deloitte works closely with IT Leaders and other executives to help them overcome the various technology and strategic challenges they face. We work across the full IT lifecycle from designing technology strategies and designing solutions to running some of New Zealand's largest technology transformation projects.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced and talented Associate Director candidate to join our Technology Strategy & Transformation consulting team. You'll work as part of a thriving team, alongside our clients with reference to the following areas:
·IT Strategy Development: Assist clients develop a technology strategy and road map that aligns with and supports their key business priorities.
·IT Operating Models: Support a senior IT management team or business sponsor to develop an IT Operating Model, outlining the strategic aims of the organisation, and then defining the various components of the IT function, including roles, processes, controls and potentially tools.
·IT Assessments: Undertake IT maturity assessments, potentially across all elements of the IT function. Such an assignment would examine how business alignment, strategy, architecture, development and operations are currently being run, and seek to understand issues with capability, process and governance.
·IT Sourcing: Allow clients to develop a sourcing strategy and delivery model to support the business needs at optimal cost. Support clients through the sourcing and selection process, and transition to the new delivery model.
·IT Architecture: Identifying and setting out the architectural components that provide a framework to facilitate the provision of technology and business solutions.
·IT Transformation: Shaping a major IT Transformation program for a client and running the Program Management Office of a major change program to deliver business and technology initiatives.
·IT Due Diligence: Supporting Merger & Acquisition activities for a client by conducting IT/technology due diligence on the Target organisation and defining a transition plan for the Acquirer.

Your role as a leader
·Your role as an Associate Director will focus on the management and delivery of client engagements, as well as sales and practice development. In this role, you will develop high-performing people and teams, leading and supporting them to make an impact that matters, and setting the direction to deliver exceptional client service.

Enough about us, let's talk about you. You are someone with:
·You are an experienced consulting professional with around with around 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in technology management, strategy or business analysis.
·You are comfortable and well versed in leading teams across multiple engagements providing leadership and mentorship and being the single point of contact for both the client and engagement team.
·You are a serious about you career and advancement and are excited at what a career at Deloitte may mean for you.
·You are passionate about modern technology and their applications in the business world.
·You have earned a university degree, and you are well versed in both technology and business fields.
·You have strong communication, synthesis and analysis skills and are able to articulate often complex concepts in a simple and straightforward way.
·You will have the ability to establish, build and maintain successful relationships and are adept at facing clients.
·Your self-motivation and drive will match that of our team.
·You pride yourself on providing the same high-quality service that is expected and delivered from one of New Zealand's largest and most respected professional services firms.
·You will have experience across multiple industry sectors and a broad range of technology, with a focus on enterprise level solutions.

So, who is Deloitte in Aotearoa?
We are driven to create an impact that matters at every opportunity. Supported by a strongleadership teamand member firms from over 150 countries across the globe, Deloitte New Zealand is in the business of solving complex problems.
Over our 175-year history, we have built a reputation for impactful delivery across audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and technology services.
Deloitte in Aotearoa recognises the uniqueness of our country identified in our founding document,Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We uphold our responsibility(s) to the founding document and acknowledge Maori as the Tangata Whenua/Indigenous people.

Our workplace and culture
We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Our purpose is to make an impact that matters. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.
Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including 'taking care of each other' and 'fostering inclusion', is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential.
For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

Deloitte New Zealand rewards
We hold a simple belief – that our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration.
We have reimagined what 'work' looks like and how we can empower all our people to create a work experience that is distinct to their needs. Founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection, this is the Deloitte experience.

We offer
·Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
·Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
·Subsidised health insurance
·Income protection insurance
·22 days annual leave
·Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
·A focus on wellness and well-being
·Community focused volunteer days
·A focus on the environment and sustainability
·Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now We'd love to hear from you.
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