UC Workday Technical Analyst

4 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Te Ratonga Tautoko Hangarau | Digital Services

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fixed term until December 2026
  • Full time (37.5 hours per week)

The University of Canterbury (UC) is undertaking a large-scale enterprise software transformation to implement a modern and integrated ERP system that will streamline processes and enhance user experience.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

As a Workday Technical Analyst, you'll ensure UC's Workday and integrated applications remain stable, secure, and continuously improved. You'll collaborate with Finance, People & Culture, and Digital teams to deliver innovative solutions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance business processes.

Your day will include:

  • Managing configuration changes, enhancements, and integrations using Workday tools (including EIB).
  • Supporting system upgrades, security role management, and feature releases.
  • Providing expert technical advice to HR, Finance, and Payroll stakeholders.
  • Working with vendors and SMEs to resolve issues, streamline operations, and improve user experience.

Mōu | Who You Are

You'll bring:

  • At least 5 years' experience in IT, including 2+ years in ERP platforms (Workday experience highly regarded).
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies and MS SQL.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • A proactive, customer-focused approach with an eye for continuous improvement.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in an agile, team-based environment.

An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit

The closing date for this position is: 9 November 2025 (midnight, NZ time)

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.

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