Fixed Term Project Specialist | Holidays Act Programme

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Start Date  - As soon as possible.
• Hours  - 1 FTE (40 hours a week).
• Status  - Fixed term until 30th November 2024
• Location  - Programme Office in Christchurch City Centre.  There may be opportunity for office flex time as might be agreed with other team members.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Holidays Act Remediation and Rectification Programme has been initiated on behalf of the Canterbury and West Coast Districts. We are committed to rectifying breaches of the Holidays Act 2003 and ensuring compliance across all payroll systems and associated processes. Join our team dedicated to remediation activities and ensuring fair treatment for all current and past employees.

As a Project Specialist Payroll Systems, you will play a crucial role in our Rectification team. Reporting to the Rectification Manager, you will contribute to business analysis, design, and the successful delivery of future state system requirements to ensure compliance with the Holidays Act 2003. This hands-on role requires specialist knowledge of existing pay-related systems, data flow, and reporting, as well as close collaboration with users and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct business analysis and design for system requirements.
• Implement system configurations and upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with local technical and business teams, as well as vendor staff.
• Produce programme outputs and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Prioritize and proactively manage time and workload to meet tight deadlines.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of business analysis experience.
• Specialist payroll systems knowledge.
• Experience in systems analysis, design, configuration, and implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• High EQ and diplomatic communication skills.
• Resilient, energetic, and tenacious with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Technical knowledge of system design and database concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desired Skills:

• Experience within large HR/Payroll change projects.
• Knowledge of CDHB District pay-related systems, particularly PSe and MicRoster.
• Experience in a health environment or similar context.

Mō mātou | About Us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand

When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date. 

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Contact Kerri McCarthy on kerri.mccarthy2@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Canterbury, there could be a place for you!

Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Health NZ Canterbury Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.