Strategic Business Advisor

3 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand This Is An IT Support Group Full time
About Polis Consulting Group

We are a dynamic strategy and public policy firm based in Auckland and Wellington, combining expertise to tackle complex challenges.

Our team members have achieved exceptional success in their fields, operating at the intersection of public and private spheres.

We leverage insight, strategy, and practical solutions to deliver impact and advantage for our clients.

The approach is data-driven, relying on intellectual horsepower to generate real-world insights.

About The Role

This position as a Strategic Business Advisor, based in Auckland, involves working with commercially oriented companies to resolve significant business challenges.

Projects typically involve addressing strategic, organizational, economic, social, or environmental issues.

You will take ownership of delivering project components, assuming significant responsibility and providing thought leadership at the conceptual level and analytical expertise at the granular level.

You will play a key role in client leadership and management, sometimes guiding client managers through unfamiliar and high-stakes situations.

You may be supported by Analysts and/or client team members, but often work independently on your module without overseeing others' work.

About You
  • You will be articulate in communicating at all levels of an organization.
  • You should be numerate, proficient in Excel, and have a basic understanding of microeconomics.
  • You must be able to switch between big-picture and detail-oriented perspectives, as well as conceptual and practical implications.
  • You should be comfortable with ambiguity, curious, and proactive.
  • You will display resilience and be a lifelong learner.

This role is suitable for individuals currently working in Transactional Services within the Big 4 due to their exposure to business strategy and commercial due diligence.

A competitive salary range for this position is $120,000-$180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Requirements

To be eligible for this position, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa that permits you to work in New Zealand.

We will request your professional references at a later stage; please do not include them on your CV when applying.

About Our Culture

We value diversity, inclusion, and authenticity, encouraging our employees to bring their whole selves to work, celebrate individual perspectives, and foster a culture of respect and empathy.


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