Business Systems Lead
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tetūnga The role
We have anew permanentopportunity for an experienced and customer focussedERPSystemssuperstarto join our Financeteam.
As ourBusiness Systems Lead you willbe responsible for developing managingand optimisingthe organisations ERP system Workdayand systems development programmes including AI-enabled platforms advances integrations and digital transformation projects.This includes managing systems and processesand providing hands onsupport to usersto ensure the effective and efficientprocessing of the financial and non-financial data.You will play a key role in extending the range of management tools and reports used toinform the organisationthrough automationand advanced reporting.
Reporting to the CFO and withone direct report this is ahands- on leadership opportunitywhichprovidesplentyof challengebalancingbroaderproject planningaspectswhile also supporting and ensuringsupport tickets are promptly resolved.
In this role youwillbe involved in:
Leading Workday enhancement initiativesacross financial accounting procurement inventory asset management banking time trackingexpensesand billing.
Collaboratingand partneringwith internal and external stakeholders to extend the range of managementtools and reports used to inform the organisationthrough automation and advance reporting.
Defining and managing the Workday enhancement roadmap
Designing and developing custom reports
Continual process improvement
Managing and supporting Workday upgrades developing testing strategies and ensuring consistent and effective implementation practices
Ensuringappropriate training supportguidanceand documentationis provided tousers and tickets are promptly resolved.
Our preference is for this role to be based in Wellington at our Kenepuru office; however we are open to the right candidate being based at either of our Auckland or Christchurch offices.
Kiaangitukoe About you
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
A relevant tertiary qualification(i.e.BachelorsdegreeinAccounting IT orInformationSystems)
ERP systemsbackground of at least4-5 years with exposure to managing financeand HRsystems systems implementation systems integration and a good understanding of financial and procurement system functionality.
Good written and oral communication skills including presentation of technical information to users.
A track recordof building strong relationships at all levels.
Ability toidentifyopportunities for efficiencies and developed enhanced internal controls.
Strongproblem-solvingskills with the flexibility to navigate uncertainty.
Experience with leadingmentoringand inspiring othersand fostering an inclusive and supportivework environment with clear goals and direction.
Ngāpainga The benefits
Flexible working options to support balancing work and non-work commitments.
Four weeks annual leave plus twoadditionalannual leave days and threeadditionalPHF Science days (usually the three days between Christmas and New Years Eve)
15 days sick leaveand service leave provisions after five years
Annual volunteer day to support an organisation or issue you care about in the community.
Free annual flu vaccinations
Life insurance and physical loss benefit
Subsidised Southern Crossinsurance & access to special retail discounts.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) a confidential and free counselling service.
MōmātouAboutUs
Established in 2025 formerly ESR PHF Science is a New Zealand Government-owned research organisation dedicated to the healthwellbeingand safety of our communities. Specialising in public health and forensic sciences wemonitordisease help ensure safe food and water reduce harm from drugs support the justice system and more. Our science powers innovations and solutions to help New Zealand prosper and grow.
With 4 locations across Aotearoa New Zealand from Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington (Kenepuru andWallaceville) we use world-leading science tomonitordisease testfoodand products safeguard our water and support the justice sector. By joining forces with experts and iwiweretackling critical issues to ensure a better Aotearoa New Zealand for all.
We are an accredited Living Wage employer and value our people providing excellent environment for fostering and developing our people in a values-driven flexible and ever evolving landscape. We are committed to sustainability and are proud to have received ourToitūCarbonreduceCertification.
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PHF Scienceis an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to New Zealand. We look forward to your application.
If youdontmeet every requirement in this position description pleasedontexclude yourself. Studiesindicatethat women and other individuals from under-represented groups often only apply when they satisfy all the criteria. We focus on recruiting individuals who share our core values of Mahi Rangatira (Our quality counts) Mahitahi(our team spirit) Mahi Auaha (we push boundaries) Mahi Pono (we do the right thing). If these values resonate with you we encourage you tosubmityour application.
PHF Scienceis committed to developing a diverse inclusiveequitableworkplace where people feel they belong. We believe this is the right thing to do but we also believe it is a worthwhile commitment that makes our organisation stronger and more capable through building on our diversity of thinking enabling us to better understand the needs of our stakeholders and people and respond effectively to them. An inclusive environment means the diverse perspectives we have are more likely to be expressed heard and acted on.
Please note the successful applicant willbe requiredto complete a pre-employment drug-screen and police records check as conditions of employment.
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