Lead Systems Administrator

3 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
- Embed a new HRIS system
- Career development opportunity to expand your skills and lead a team
- Flexible work arrangements including work from home options.

Make an impact on HR operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This is an integral part of the People Division and the role is embedded within the HR team.

With a comprehensive programme of work underway to implement a new HRIS and Payroll system capability (SAP Successfactors and IMPAC Risk Manager), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking for its Lead Systems Administrator to maintain the on-going reliability, performance, management, and support of people system environments.

The position provides both functional and people leadership to the Systems team in respect to the above services and strategic oversight and direction to the Head of People Systems and Insights. You’ll be working on the systems and well as leading the team.

There is a requirement that the Lead Systems Administrator understand HR, including the implications when system issues arise and can act appropriately to manage risk. There will be significant engagement with external and internal stakeholders (including the system vendors) so the person must be comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.
The appointment range for this role is $117,541 to $159,025 total remuneration - negotiable depending on experience.

**Please note**:
This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role. This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? - Who are we looking for?
- Experience working in a Success Factors environment, specifically in implementation projects, initial configuration, and administration.
- A Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to break down complex technical topics into language that can be understood by non-technical audiences.
- Experience leading a small team of functional/technical specialists.

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

To view a copy of the Position Description click here

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to obtain and maintain an appropriate Confidential NZ Government Security clearance.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a confidential security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 8th March.


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