SAP Technical Lead

• Help shape the technology that protects Aotearoa's natural heritage.

• Driving technical excellence and innovation across SAP platforms.

• Permanent role – full time or part time, Wellington location preference; other locations may be considered.

Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

Mō te tūranga | About the role
We are strengthening the systems that support thousands of people working to protect Aotearoa's biodiversity, heritage, and natural landscapes. As SAP Technical Lead, you will guide the technical delivery, architecture, and evolution of DOC's SAP ecosystem keeping it robust, future-focused, and aligned with our mission to sustain nature for generations.

This senior, hands-on role leads the Development, Basis, and Testing functions, ensuring high-quality SAP solutions and building long-term internal capability.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical leadership and act as the authority on SAP architecture, design, and development standards.

• Lead the design and delivery of complex SAP solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and strategic priorities.

• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, overseeing advanced ABAP development and WRICEF objects.

• Design system integrations, data migrations, and application interfaces that ensure performance and quality.

• Mentor SAP technical specialists and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with Functional Leads, SAP Specialists, and vendors to manage dependencies and deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Drive innovation, resolve complex technical issues, and assess emerging SAP technologies.

• Lead technical discussions, proofs of concept, and knowledge-sharing to support DOC's conservation mission.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for a seasoned SAP technical leader with a passion for building high-quality, future-focused solutions that enable DOC's conservation mission.

You will also have;

• Advanced ABAP (OO, performance optimisation) with proven experience across IDocs, BAPIs, RFCs, web services, data migration, ETL, and enterprise integrations. .

• Solid understanding of Finance, EAM, MM and SAP Cloud Products and Tools.,.

• Experienced in leading and mentoring technical teams, making sound technology design decisions, and managing complex stakeholder environments.

• Skilled with S/4HANA, Fiori/UI5, SAP BTP, cloud integration, DevOps, CI/CD, agile delivery, and SAP Clean Core Standards.  

• Strong analytical capability, able to drive continuous improvement, lead technical experimentation, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

• Senior SAP certifications, software engineering qualifications, ITIL and public-sector experience.

He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What's in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.  We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.  You can learn more about what we offer here.

Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is preferred– this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role. 

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Aleena Antony, Senior Recruitment Advisor