Management consultant
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- Usually work in offices and may travel locally to visit clients
- Need to be organised, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Advise organisations about improving business performance
- Analyse business and financial information
- Research and write reports on businesses
- Review jobs by watching and asking questions
- Collect information on business performance
- Plan training for staff and managers
- Train staff in compliance processes
- Discuss business plans and policies
- Help teams to work together
- Develop business or financial data systems
Outlook
Organisations are increasingly seeking advice on improving performance, responding to change and adopting new technologies. In New Zealand and internationally, consultants are supporting projects involving digital transformation, sustainability, workforce planning and operational improvement. Advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence are also changing how organisations evaluate challenges and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Problem-solving and strategic-thinking ability
- Clear communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work with a range of stakeholders
- Research and data interpretation skills
- Adaptability and continuous learning mindset
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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