"Senior HR Applications Specialist"

Job Description:

• Are you passionate about making systems work smarter?
• Do you have deep experience in HR/Payroll systems within complex organisations?
• Have you got strong knowledge of HR/Payroll systems, such as Ascender and Oracle?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior HR Applications Specialist to join the HR Applications team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a key role in transforming how we deliver HR services across one of New Zealand’s leading universities.
• Manage and optimise HR and Payroll applications, ensuring security and reliability.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, technical advice, and testing for system upgrades.
• Act as a subject matter expert, influencing projects and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that make a real difference.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You’re a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for making systems work smarter. You bring deep experience in HR and Payroll applications and enjoy collaborating with others to deliver innovative solutions. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to lead improvements that make a real impact.

Key requirements:

• Several years’ experience in HR/Payroll systems within large, complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of HR/Payroll systems (Ascender and Oracle preferred).
• Experience with cloud environments.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively.

Role Description:

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Close date for vacancy: 03 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Yvonne Wu, Team Leader HR Applications (yvonne.wu@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.