Workday Specialist

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland has been undertaking a significant transformational programme looking at people experiences process and technology. Transitioning from its legacy Human Resources applications to Workday. This transition requires the skills and support of an experienced Workday Specialist on a fixed-term basis (parental leave cover) as we now look to embed enhance and support the Workday products in the University ecosystem.

This Workday subject matter expert (SME) position requires someone with sound knowledge and experience of the software functionality. As a Workday Specialist you will be responsible for applying your understanding of the Workday products in a line of business to achieve value outcomes for the University. Your expertise ensures youre aware of the attributes characteristics and functions of Workday and business processes within your field.

The successful candidate is expected to have Workday configuration or implementation experience and knowledge and will preferably also have specialised knowledge in the Human Resources and adjacent business domains at an operational level.

For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description.

Please note this is a full-time (37.5hours/week) 12-month fixed-term position with a salary range of $150000 - $170000 depending on skills and experience.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake Important Skills

The successful candidate will:

Have 3 years working with Workday in an implementation or configuration role
Be an expert communicator at all levels and with a diverse audience
Ideally hold a Certification in 1 or more HR Workday Modules
Be confident in navigating the complexities of a large organisation

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

Reporting to the Solution Architecture Manager your team will consist of other Workday Specialists and Digital Solutions Architects.

Rātonga Matihiko Digital Services is the service division with accountability for agreeing the Universitys digital strategy and executing its technology plan. Its responsibilities are broad and its expertise and focus areas span product and service lines from provision of devices seamless connectivity and collaboration services supporting learning teaching research and administration with software-based solutions high-performance computing and supporting new learning and teaching delivery modes.

Additional Information :

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

Flexible employment practices (including working from home flexible hours)
A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme

In addition we also offer career development programmes discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41000 students making us one of NZs largest employers.

Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 10th December 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to Lisa Matthews via if you have any questions. Please note that while we are happy to answer your questions we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to

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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunityWaipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland has been undertaking a significant transformational programme looking at people experiences process and technology. Transitioning from its legacy Human Resources applications to Workday. This transition requires the skill...