Senior Systems Analyst - Payroll at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Payroll and SAP expert
• Challenging work opportunities
• Permanent full-time opportunity

Oranga Tamariki has recently set up a new payroll function and has implemented SAP Success Factors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll.   We have a great opportunity for a payroll and systems expert to join our newly established team based in Wellington, working alongside another Senior Systems Analyst Payroll along with the broader Payroll team.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.
 

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Senior Systems Analyst Payroll is responsible for payroll system and applications management and enhancement.  This will involve working closely with the external Support Partner and our internal teams to resolve system issues, undertake system configuration and maintenance, as well as coordinating changes, upgrades and releases. 

We are at the earliest stages of embedding the new payroll system into our operations and this presents opportunities to work on projects that enhance the payroll system, processes and services to ensure that we are delivering a great experience for our kaimahi.  

Some key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Payroll team, and broader People and Leadership teams, to deliver a cohesive, efficient and effective payroll administration and processing service.
• Monitor system performance and the control environment to ensure system integrity.
• End-to-end management of incident and defect processes, involving other teams or vendors as required.
• Lead the identification, development and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the payroll system and processes.

Ensure all payroll internal controls and compliance requirements are met.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include but not limited to: 

• Technical knowledge of SAP specifically Employee Central Payroll and Employee Central Sound experience working in a systems administrator/analyst role within a complex payroll environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to critically analyse, interpret and clearly present complex information and make effective, well-reasoned decisions.
• Excellent customer focus by anticipating and meeting customer needs as well as helping the customer to understand their information needs.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $100,441 and $111,601 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Wednesday, 29th March 2023