Purchase to Pay Subject Matter Expert
Auckland - New Zealand
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Job Summary
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
12-Month fixed term
The University of Auckland is undertaking a major Finance Transformation Programme to modernise finance systems and redesign core processes. The Purchase to Pay Subject Matter Expert plays a key role in ensuring futurestate solutions are practical compliant and meets business needs.
Working as part of the Finance Transformation Programme you will bring deep endtoend Purchase to Pay expertise in the University context to support business requirements gathering process design system selection and implementation and testing. Partnering closely with Business Analysts programme teams vendors and business stakeholders you will ensure operational control and user requirements are accurately captured and embedded.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert endtoend Purchase to Pay process knowledge to the Finance Transformation Programme
- Documenting and validating business requirements user stories and fitgap analysis
- Supporting current and futurestate process mapping and redesign
- Contributing to RFP evaluation vendor demonstrations and solution design decisions
- Supporting implementation testing and golive readiness activities
- Working with stakeholders to support adoption training and postgolive support
This is a 12-Month Fixed-Term full-time role (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday).
The salary range is $62000-$74000 pa plus benefits including super and 5 weeks annual leave.
For more information please see Position Description
He kōrero mōu About You
You are an experienced Purchase to Pay practitioner who understands how processes controls systems and user needs come together in a University context. You are comfortable working in a transformation environment and enjoy translating operational knowledge into practical solutions.
You bring strong analytical thinking attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across finance technology and programme teams.
You will bring:
- Proven experience working across endtoend Purchase to Pay processes in a University.
- Experience with finance systems or ERP platforms in complex organisations
- The ability to document analyse and improve business processes
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
- A structured pragmatic approach to problemsolving and change
- An interest in process improvement automation and finance transformation
Exposure to large transformation programmes ERP implementations or AP automation is advantageous as is experience in the tertiary or public sector.
What we offer Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
We offer you more than just a job. We offer you the opportunity to be part of a dynamic world-class educational institution.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave
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.
Additional Information :
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications should be submitted online before the closing date of Wednesday 6th May 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Equity
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisi ... View more