Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Advisor at NZ Qualifications Authority, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Advisor

Permanent full-time

• Own and optimise the systems that underpin our people & payroll services
• Turn workforce data into sharper reporting & actionable insights
• Solve complex system issues & deliver practical improvements

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Our HRIS Advisors play a key role in administering, maintaining, and developing our Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and related HR and payroll platforms. You'll maintain system configurations, data integrity, and reliable system functionality, provide technical and operational support to users, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, and lead practical enhancements that improve efficiency and the employee experience.

This role uses workforce and payroll data to develop, enhance, and automate a range of HR metrics, dashboards, and reports. You'll turn reliable data into clear insights that demonstrate the performance and overall health of our workforce and support informed decision-making.

You will also act as a trusted systems administrator and system owner for HR and payroll platforms, managing configuration, access, data quality, testing, issue resolution, upgrades, and continuous improvement. The key system you'll help us optimise is Jemini (HRIS/payroll).

In this role, you will:

• Administer and support HR and payroll systems, including troubleshooting and resolving system issues, validating data, and helping users work effectively with the platforms
• Use workforce and payroll data to develop, enhance, and automate dashboards and reporting that provide high-quality, actionable insights and strengthen decision-making across NZQA
• Collaborate with the wider team to streamline, enhance, and where possible automate processes, solutions, and systems

He āhei āu | What you'll bring to the role

We're looking for a collaborative HRIS professional who brings:

• Proven experience administering and optimising HRIS and payroll systems, including configuration, access management, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades
• A sound understanding of payroll-system processes, controls, data requirements, and integrations, with the ability to diagnose issues and support accurate system outcomes
• Strong analytical capability and hands-on experience using workforce and payroll data to develop and enhance accurate, insight-rich reports and dashboards
• Experience working with databases, data validation, reporting tools, and data visualisation; Power BI experience would be an advantage
• A solid understanding of key workforce, payroll, and performance metrics
• A curious, questioning mindset with the ability to translate data into meaningful stories and identify opportunities to improve reporting
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to identify patterns, trends, and data-quality issues over time

Ngā Painga o NZQA | Why choose NZQA

Join NZQA and help lift quality and trust across Aotearoa New Zealand's education system through world‑class assessment, quality assurance and qualifications. We are passionate about ensuring learners' achievements are recognised, allowing people to fully participate in employment, society and their communities.

NZQA is committed to lifelong learning and the diverse communities we serve.

Discover more about what we offer: NZQA Staff Benefits.

Salary range: we expect these roles to pay somewhere in the range of $90,000-$110,000 depending on the skills and experiences you bring.

Pēhea te tono mai | How to apply

If you believe you have the right mix of skills and knowledge and are ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information about this role and NZQA please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter and Organisational Values. If you are applying/viewing through Seek, please click ‘apply now' to access these links.

If you would like to discuss further, please contact Bee Groves, People Services Manager at Bee.Groves@nzqa.govt.nz 

Applications close at 9am on Monday 12 October; however, we will be reviewing applications as they come in.

You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this role.

NZQA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.