SAP Developer

• Use your SAP expertise to help protect Aotearoa's natural heritage

• Bring technical excellence to a mission that truly matters.

• Permanent role, Flexible location.

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
At DOC, our systems support the work of thousands of people who care for our environment every day from biodiversity and biosecurity to recreation and heritage. As an SAP Developer, you will play a key role in ensuring these systems are robust, efficient, and capable of supporting our mission.

Help protect Aotearoa's natural heritage by bringing your SAP development expertise to a role that truly matters. You will work in a supportive, agile team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and customise SAP solutions including ABAP programs, reports, forms, interfaces, workflows, and WRICEF objects.

• Ensure technical quality by writing clean, efficient code, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining documentation.

• Manage integrations and data using IDocs, web services, and support data migration with strong SQL optimisation.

• Engage with stakeholders, clarifying requirements and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Deliver SAP solutions aligned with DOC's strategic and conservation objectives, supporting feasibility, design, and UAT.

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Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are looking for technically strong SAP developer with comprehensive ABAP expertise, solid analytical capability, and proven collaborative skills. You will bring experience across core SAP modules, integration technologies, and modern development tools.

You will also have the following skills and experience;

• Strong SAP ABAP development skills including RAP and CDS with hands-on WRICEF experience across SAP enterprise environments.

• Strong experience with SAP Fiori/UI5, SAP Mobility technologies including development and deployment of applications on Android.

• Strong skill in BTP and SAP Cloud Services.

• Sound understanding of SAP Finance, MM, and EAM modules.

• Proficient in the use of ADT/Eclipse and SAP Build.

• Skilled in troubleshooting complex issues, improving code performance, and maintaining high quality standards.

• Clear and effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and experience working in agile teams.

• Holds (or working toward) relevant tertiary qualifications and SAP certifications.

• Desirable Python Scripts literacy.

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