Workday HCM System Administrator at Department of Conservation, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

* Shape the future of DOC's people systems by optimizing Workday HCM, driving impactful changes, and delivering seamless solutions that enhance user experience and organizational performance

* $80,054.00 - $108,700.00

* Permanent full time, Wellington location preferred, open to Hamilton & Christchurch

• Shape the future of DOC's people systems by optimizing Workday HCM, driving impactful changes, and delivering seamless solutions that enhance user experience and organizational performance
  
• $80,054.00 - $108,700.00
  
• Permanent full time, Wellington location preferred, open to Hamilton & Christchurch
  

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.



Mō te tūranga | About the role

Are you a skilled and experienced Workday systems administrator with a passion for optimizing systems and driving collaboration across teams? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your technical expertise makes a real impact?

As a Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) System Administrator at DOC, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, configuring, and enhancing our Workday system to meet the evolving needs of our organization. Your expertise in system configuration, data analysis, data quality and report writing will directly contribute to an exceptional user experience, while your proactive problem-solving skills will help streamline processes across departments.

The position will be focussed on:

• System Configuration & Support: Analyse and implement changes to Workday business processes and configuration, including security group management and system enhancements
  
• Technical Support: Provide second-level support for technical issues, leveraging Workday Community for solutions and assisting with large-scale organizational changes
  
• Reporting and dashboards: Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards, ensuring data integrity and empowering users with self-service access to critical information
  
• Training & Resources: Develop and maintain support materials, advising the People Capability and Culture team on Workday training resources
  
• Collaboration & Relationship Management: Work cross-functionally within DOC and build relationships with external stakeholders to coordinate initiatives
  
• Work Management & Delivery: Manage tasks according to work plans, identify and address risks, and ensure secure, compliant information management
  

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

If you have some of following, we are keen to hear from you:

• 2+ years of experience with Workday HCM, Recruitment, Talent or Learning (or similar HR systems) in a technical or support role
  
• Workday certifications in areas such as Security, HCM Fundamentals, Recruitment, Talent, Learning or Report Writing are preferred
  
• Strong experience in data analysis, data quality, with the ability to handle complex datasets
  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with a solutions-focused approach to resolving technical issues
  
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of gaining trust and fostering collaboration across teams and stakeholders
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on delivering results
  
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage system configurations and enhancements
  
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and implement improvements to system performance and user experience
  

Mō te tīma | About the team

The People and Culture Directorate supports DOC to build and be a great organisation.

Through a range of people systems and strategies we deliver a number of services across the entire employee lifecycle - from attraction, recruitment and onboarding, to training and development of managers and leaders and core conservation skills. Underpinning our approach is a desire to build an enabling culture where all our people can thrive.



He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our kaimahi who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.



Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $80,054.00 - $108,700.00 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.


Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory - this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Sharon Lysaght, slysaght@doc.govt.nz

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