HR Systems Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level People Operations & HRIS role at Department of Internal Affairs. Wellington · full-time · NZ$82,295–NZ$102,411 base.
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What you'll do
- Keep the HR information system reliable, secure and compliant as you lead improvements with HR, Payroll, Finance and Technology
- Maintain organisational structures and delegations, while supporting reports and analysis of workforce information
- Resolve complex system and data issues, and find ways to improve processes, data quality and user experience
- Test system upgrades and new features thoroughly, including checking that changes meet user needs
What you bring
- You have administered and improved HR information systems in a complex organisation
- You understand HR processes, organisational structures and workforce data management
- You can gather requirements, deliver system enhancements and manage user acceptance testing
- You bring advanced Excel skills and can produce reports and insights that support decisions
- You know how employment and privacy legislation applies to HR systems and processes
Who this fits
This mid-level specialist role suits you if you can take ownership of HR systems work and collaborate across HR, Payroll, Finance and Technology. Applicants need permission to live and work in New Zealand.
From the employer
About Us | Mō mātou
Enterprise Services | Nuku Toiere plays a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation operates and succeeds. As an enterprise-wide function, the branch delivers high-impact services across finance, people and culture, communications, technology and strategy, governance and risk, supporting informed decision-making and strong organisational performance.
The role | Te tūnga
We're looking for an experienced HR Systems Specialist to help shape, support, and enhance the systems that underpin our people processes. As the subject matter expert for our HR Information System (HRIS), you'll play a key role in ensuring our systems are reliable, secure, compliant, and delivering value for the business.
Working closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams, you'll lead system enhancements, manage organisational structures and delegations, support reporting and analytics, troubleshoot complex issues, and deliver robust testing for upgrades and new functionality. You'll also identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality, and user experience, helping ensure our HR systems continue to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.
The appointing range for this role is $82,295 – $102,411.
What you bring | Nōu te rourou
- Experience supporting, administering, and improving HR information systems in a complex organisation
- Strong understanding of HR processes, organisational structures, and workforce data management
- Experience gathering requirements, delivering system enhancements, and managing user acceptance testing
- Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and ensure high levels of data integrity and accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused approach to resolving system and data issues
- Advanced Excel skills and experience producing reports and insights to support decision-making
- Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technology teams
- Knowledge of employment and privacy legislation, with an understanding of their application in HR systems and processes
For you | Mōu
At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo.
To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/
Benefits - About Internal Affairs - Careers with us - Benefits - dia.govt.nz
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How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.
We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.
Applications for this role close 5pm, 12 November 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.
If you have any questions, please email Corey O’Neill, corey.o'neill@dia.govt.nz
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