Client Partner, Director

About Us In 2023 Slalom opened their first New Zealand office in Auckland, as part of our expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. Two years later, we have almost 50 professionals who, in collaboration with our alliance partners, have built our brand in Aotearoa through delivering high value outcomes that serve the strategic, technological, business and transformational needs of our cross-sector customers. About The Role Slalom's Auckland office is seeking an experienced Client Partner to own, grow, and lead a portfolio of strategic client relationships across New Zealand. This is a senior, market‑facing role responsible for account ownership, commercial growth, and delivery oversight, partnering closely with our consulting, sales, and technology teams.
Client Partners at Slalom are trusted advisors to senior executives, accountable for driving outcomes, shaping long‑term client strategy, and expanding Slalom's footprint within priority accounts. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a people‑first, growth‑oriented consulting environment and enjoys operating at the intersection of account leadership, delivery, and commercial growth.
What You'll Do Own and grow a portfolio of strategic client accounts, with end‑to‑end accountability for relationship, revenue, and outcomes
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executive and C‑suite stakeholders
Lead account strategy, pipeline development, and long‑term growth planning in partnership with practice and delivery leaders
Originate and shape new opportunities, expanding existing accounts through a land‑and‑expand model
Partner closely with Slalom's technology alliances to bring differentiated, outcome‑led solutions to clients
Oversee delivery quality and client satisfaction, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution
Represent Slalom's full, multi‑disciplinary capabilities across strategy, transformation, technology, and delivery
Act as a senior leader within the Auckland market, mentoring sellers, consultants, and emerging account leaders
Support market‑level growth initiatives, including client events, thought leadership, and partner activity What You'll Bring Extensive experience in professional services or consulting, with senior‑level account ownership and growth responsibility
Proven track record leading and expanding complex enterprise client relationships
Strong commercial acumen, including pipeline management, forecasting, deal structuring, and contracting
Demonstrated ability to operate across ambiguity and complexity in a growing market
Experience engaging CXOs and senior decision‑makers as a trusted advisor
Ability to align sales, delivery, partner, and practice teams toward shared outcomes
Energy & Utilities sector experience preferred, or strong adjacent industry expertise with transferable capability
A collaborative, people‑first leadership style aligned to Slalom's values
Our Values Our culture and values reflect each individual Slalomer. We are dedicated to encouraging workplace diversity and ensuring all our people, from any background can contribute to their full potential. We wish to build a team that echoes the diversity of the communities we serve, and our values are an active part of our every-day, guiding our decisions. What keeps us here? Our New Zealand office knows the important of a good work/life balance. We have the freedom to be ourselves when life gets in the way. We make a big effort to bring everyone together and allow space when space is needed. We believe in helping each other thrive in work and life and are proud to invest in benefits that include holistic wellbeing, meaningful allowances and investment in our team's professional, technical and personal growth. It's an exciting time to be one of our foundational members, getting involved in setting up our 'Kiwi' values and culture and what makes us uniquely Slalom NZ! Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Slalom does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. #LI-SC11