Senior People Systems Analyst

Senior People Systems Analyst

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About Us

We're a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to transform ourselves and empower New Zealanders to live their healthiest lives.

With almost a million members in our care, we are New Zealand's leading health insurer.

We have an unstoppable focus, delivering outstanding experiences to our members in their time of need.

This is an exciting time to be part of our journey and in return for your extraordinary talent, we'll provide a high-performing values-based team environment where people are at our heart.

About The Role

We are looking for a curious, forward-thinking Senior People Systems Analyst with Workday experience to join our People Systems team on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the People Systems Lead, you'll play a key role in transforming how we use data from our HRIS (Workday) to drive smarter decision-making across the business and the People Team.

We're seeking someone who thrives at the intersection of people and technology – a professional who's passionate about Workday's reporting capabilities and excited to explore dashboards, hubs, and discovery boards to continuously improve how data is delivered, accessed, and used.

Key Responsibilities

People reporting enablement (initial focus)

Review current people reporting processes and outputs from Workday, supported by the People Systems Lead.

Design and deliver dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear, actionable insights.

Translate raw data into meaningful stories that inform both strategic and operational decisions.

Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver reporting solutions that are practical and fit for purpose.

Build capability within the People Team to self-serve and interpret people metrics.

Broader analysis & support

Support system enhancements, upgrades, and new feature rollouts.

Analyse performance and user feedback to identify opportunities for optimisation.

Maintain documentation, process maps, and governance frameworks.

Assist with change management and training for system updates.

About You

Solid hands-on experience with Workday is a must, particularly in reporting : calculated fields, advanced and composite reports, dashboards, and discovery boards.

A strong grasp of Workday's data structures, reporting security, and HRIS best practices.

The ability to translate business needs into intuitive, system-based solutions.

Experience in systems analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for using data to drive better outcomes.

Proven skill in turning complex data into compelling insights and visualisations.

Familiarity with data governance and change management.

Recognised for Innovation

We're proud to have been named a finalist for the Workday Elevate Innovation Award, celebrating our use of technology to enhance the employee experience.

Our journey was showcased at Workday Elevate Auckland – highlighting how we're streamlining processes and empowering our people.

Our values : Ngakau nui.

Ahurutanga.

Tikanga.

We're proud of a diverse team that's always there, always real, always true.

If you thrive in a caring, honest and open culture, we think you'll love working with us.

Based at our Auckland office Te Kupenga, we offer an excellent work / life balance.

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas and be part of an amazing values-based culture where people are at its heart.

Our commitment to LGBTQIA+ and minority communities is reflected in our culture, and we run a regular Diversity and Inclusion Forum to help ensure this continues to flourish.

If you share our commitment and passion, then apply now!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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