SAP HCM Functional Consultant

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join our team and support the Department by providing deep functional and technical insight into the application of SAP technology!
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Based at our Wellington National Office.
• 'Kotahi anō te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' – ‘There is only one purpose to our work : the wellness and wellbeing of our people.
• Mō te tūnga | About the role
• As an SAP HCM Functional Consultant, you'll utilise your consulting skills, business acumen, and SAP solution expertise to deliver meaningful change to our users.Success in this role will require technical knowledge and experience with SAP Payroll as well as wider HCM modules. The team are supported by an external support partner who will provide additional expertise as needed.You will be working on SAP S4 HANA but will have a focus towards future technologies, including SuccessFactors and leveraging Business Technology Platform (BTP). Knowledge of SAP integrated roster solutions would be beneficial.Occasional support for out of hours releases may be required.
• Mōu | About you
• Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
• We are looking for someone with detailed technical and functional knowledge of HR / Payroll & Organizational Management within SAP S4 HANA as well as :
• Ability to provide technical and functional solutions, to non-technical groups while ensuring appropriate understanding across various levels
• Extensive knowledge of New Zealand Legislation impacting HR & Payroll, with particular focus on Holidays Act
• An ability to build strong working relationships within the SAP Team and with business stakeholders
• Ability to train, mentor and guide less experienced users within the team
• An ability to produce quality outcomes across the solution. This includes : + Creating or modifying functional specifications, and producing other documentation that supports the solution while adhering to SAP Standard where possible + Undertaking configuration and customisation activities to support the SAP solution + Supporting release and deployment activities + Providing detailed knowledge of industry best practices to facilitate the Department's specific business requirements
• Ability to support incident management where requiredTo view the full position requirements, please download the Job Description from our .
• Utu ā-tau | Salary
• The midpoint of the salary range is $147,765 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $125,601 - $177,318 per annum. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our strategy.We value in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.
• Tono ināianei | Apply Now
• To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link. All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.When applying, submit a tailored
• CV and a cover letter
• describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.
• Applications close on :
• Sunday 12 October 2025, 11pm, NZST.If you have any questions or want to learn more about a career with us, contact , or visit
• careers.corrections.govt.nz.
• | Location : | Wellington (Te Whanganui a Tara) |

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