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OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION AND IMPROVEMENT | TE TARI WHAKAUMU ME TE WHAKAPAI AKE
OPERATIONS DIVISION | TE WĀHANGA WHAKAHAERE
The University of Otago is transforming how we support our people.
Our People Pathway (OPP) programme is delivering a new Human Resources Information Management System (Workday) across the University. This is a significant organisational change programme that will modernise our HR systems and processes and create a better experience for staff across the University.
We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst with recent Workday implementation experience to join the team and help shape this important transformation.
Te mahi | The role
As a Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering Workday solutions that support the University's future needs.
Working alongside subject matter experts, Workday Functional Leads, implementation partners, and project specialists, you'll help translate business requirements into practical solutions that deliver real value.
You'll engage with stakeholders across the University to understand current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the successful implementation of Workday.
Key responsibilities include:
- Gathering and documenting business requirements.
- Supporting Workday solution and process design.
- Partnering with stakeholders and vendors to deliver outcomes.
- Supporting data, testing, and business readiness activities.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
- Experience as a Business Analyst delivering projects in complex organisational environments, including working on a Workday HCM.
- Familiarity with Workday modules (e.g. HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Learning, Talent and Performance, Time Tracking).
- Experience of understanding and transforming Job Architecture and Organisation structures preferred.
Experience with Job Architecture and Organisation Structure design would be advantageous but is not essential.
Mō te tīma | About our team
The Transformation and Improvement team supports the University's success through strategic programme delivery and business process improvement.
This high-profile, multi-year programme spans HR, Digital, Finance, and other areas across the University, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant organisational transformation.
Pūroko | Further details
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term position for 24 months, based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, with the possibility of extension.
We also welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere in New Zealand who can work remotely, with occasional travel to Dunedin as required.
The University offers a competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and excellent work-life balance. For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Stela Pasic via the contact details below.
Tono | Application
Applications quoting reference number 2601051 will close on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Contact: Stela Pasic
Position details: Job Description
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