Process and Systems Improvement Specialist

**Job title**:Process and Systems Improvement Specialist

**Role type**: Fixed Term or secondment through to June 2026, full time preferred

**Location**: Wellington

**Salary band & range**: D $100,934 to $129,804 depending on skills and experience_ _

**About the Role - Korero mo te Turanga**

This role leads improvement initiatives across finance systems, with a strong focus on TechOne and continuous enhancement. You'll manage multiple projects in a fasted paced environment working closely with key stakeholders across Finance and Procurement to roll out Ministry-wide enhancements such as process automation and online tools.

The role will be key in identifying and delivering improvements to finance-related systems and processes. This includes analysing current operations to uncover opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness, leading initiatives that enhance system integrity and accessibility, and driving continuous improvement through structured methodologies.

You will thrive to:

- Deliver upgrades using TechOne's latest CiAnywhere functions
- Configure, set up, and manage TechOne modules and workflows
- Analyse operations to find efficiency and integrity gaps
- Lead projects with tight deadlines and high stakeholder input
- Support eInvoicing and other finance transformation work
- Manage BAU requests alongside system improvement projects
- Test, detect, and resolve issues across finance platforms
- Engage with cost centre managers and budget holders
- Help shape the future of financial systems at MPI

**About You - Mou**

You bring TechOne expertise and a collaborative mindset to drive system improvements across the Ministry's finance platforms.

You love to:

- Configure, administer, and manage TechOne workflows
- Code solutions and support system enhancements
- Communicate clearly with technical and business users
- Build relationships across Finance, Property, Procurement
- Share knowledge and coach others to lift capability
- Solve problems through structured, collaborative methods
- Support testing and issue resolution with precision

**About the Team** - **Mo to matou Ropu**

Our Wellington-based team of approximately six reports to the Finance Controller and ultimately to MPI's CFO. The team supports a Tier 1 system, engaging widely across the business to deliver smart, responsive solutions. We collaborate closely, share knowledge freely, and help each other meet tight deadlines with agility and focus. Our work often requires quick thinking and fast delivery under pressure, making this a dynamic and rewarding environment. We value open communication, practical problem-solving, and a willingness to jump in and support others.

The team's mahi directly supports MPI's strategic direction by improving financial systems and enabling smarter decisions. We're proud to contribute to a high-impact programme that enhances how MPI operates and serves Aotearoa. While the pace is fast, the team culture is supportive, solution-focused, and grounded in shared purpose. We're not just maintaining systems-we're shaping the future of finance at MPI.

**About MPI - Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua**

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.
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**Benefits of working at MPI - Nga hua o te mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua**
- Additional MPI leave days
- Annual Wellness payment
- Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare Schemes

**Credit check - Tirotiro nama**

**Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mo tenei mahi whaitake?**

We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes, and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

**Applications close at 11.59pm 2 October 2025.**

**Note that we will shortlist and interview as we go so don't delay in applying.**

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