Job Description

• Become a key member of our People Technology Squad

• People data. People tech. Real impact. And yes – a bit of fun!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

The People Experience Team at Waka Kotahi is in a genuine build-and-improve phase. We’ve moved past simply running our people systems and are now focused on making them work better for our people.

That’s where this role comes in.

As a Senior People Analyst, you’ll be at the intersection of people data, Workday configuration, and experience design. You won’t just keep the lights on in our people platform (Puna Koi), you’ll shape how it evolves, how decisions are informed, and how our people experience core HR processes.

As a trusted system expert and problem solver, you will:

• Configure, test and maintain Workday across modules: Core HCM, Recruiting, Time and Absence, Talent and Performance, Learning, Compensation and Advanced Compensation, Payroll & Org Studio

• Lead cyclical events e.g. Performance Review process

• Support organisational change implementation, including managing mass data changes (using Org Studio and EIBs)

• Investigate and resolve complex system issues and data integrity problems

• Identify opportunities for system improvements and shape future enhancements

• Provide guidance and mentoring to People Analysts

You can view a copy of the position description here

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Solid experience in HR systems, or HCM configuration, ideally in Workday

• Deep technical capability – you understand how systems, data, and processes really hang together

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities without defaulting to over‑engineering

• A strong eye for detail, balanced with pragmatism

• A continuous improvement mindset – you’re curious and have the end user in mind

Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday configuration (Workday Pro is great, but real-world experience matters more)

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Pūmanawa Tāngata, the People and Safety Group, is responsible for developing and managing people related systems, processes and practices so we have the workplace and capabilities we need to succeed now and in the future.

Pūmanawa Tāngata develops the people strategy with emphasis on talent, diversity, culture and leadership capabilities, and develops, lifts and manages people related systems, processes and practices.

Along with our other  benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

If you want to join an organisation with a strong transparent culture, where wellbeing is a priority and where your talent and skills are valued, then join us in continuing the make Waka Kotahi a great place to work and apply with your CV.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply for this Job’ to upload your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

12 April 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.