Sap Basis Consultant

Mo te tunga | About the role

Are you ready to bring your SAP technical expertise to a team that's driving meaningful change?

We're looking for a skilled SAP Basis Consultant to join our Infrastructure & Digital Assets group, a team that underpins the digital foundations of one of New Zealand's largest government departments.

In this role, you'll be responsible for the delivery of SAP Basis services, ensuring our systems are robust, secure, and future-ready.

You'll work across a multi-landscape environment, supporting upgrades, performance tuning, and technical implementations that enable our organisation to deliver on its purpose : Oranga – the wellbeing of people.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation, where your work directly supports safer communities and transformative outcomes for the people we manage.

Mou | About you

You're a proactive and technically skilled SAP professional who thrives in complex environments.

You bring a collaborative mindset and a strong sense of ownership to your work, and you're passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes that support business outcomes.

• Are a critical thinker with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Value inclusion, diversity, and Te Ao Maori approaches in your work.
• Work well in a team environment and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

• 5+ years of experience in SAP BASIS.
• Proven experience in full lifecycle SAP implementations and upgrades.
• Strong understanding of SAP architecture and components (AS-ABAP, AS-JAVA, BI-JAVA, EP, SCP).
• Strong technical knowledge of systems like S / 4HANA, BTP, Concur and Ariba
• Experience applying support packages, OSS Notes, and managing system copies.
• Experience with transport management, client administration, and performance tuning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $124,758 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $106,045 - $149,710 per annum.

Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Mo matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

We value inclusion and diversity 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 inaianei | 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 21 September 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.