Project Manger
Lead the successful delivery of a transformational HRIS/Payroll project
Collaborate with a passionate, future-focused Go Digital team
Great benefits including wellbeing leave and flexible work options
About the Role
Our Go Digital team is delivering a major transformation programme, and we're looking for a proactive and experienced HRIS/Payroll Project Manager to lead one of its most important initiatives. This fixed-term role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a cloud-based HR and payroll system that will enhance how we support our people at Hutt City Council.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the Project: Manage the end-to-end delivery of the HRIS/Payroll project - from planning and procurement through to implementation and support
Collaborate and Influence: Work with internal teams (HR, Payroll, IT) and external vendors to ensure smooth, timely delivery
Champion Change: Support change management, training, and communication to help our people adapt and thrive with new systems and processes
Deliver Quality Outcomes: Develop business cases, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure system configuration and testing meet quality standards
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline HR and payroll operations and enhance the employee experience
Manage Budget and Expenditure: Collaborate with the Programme Manager to ensure project spending is effectively managed, supporting overall strategic objectives
Champion Risk Management: Help develop best practice systems and raise awareness around risk management across the project
Promote Health and Safety: Support the team in embedding a proactive safety culture and managing risk in line with our health, safety and wellbeing commitments
About You
You're a confident project manager with a strong understanding of HR and payroll systems, who enjoys working across teams to deliver meaningful change. You bring structure, energy, and a collaborative style that helps people move forward together - even when things are complex or fast-paced.
We're looking for someone with:
Proven experience delivering end-to-end HRIS and payroll system implementations (preferably cloud-based)
Solid understanding of HR/payroll processes, compliance, and best practice
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with business case development, procurement, and vendor management
Familiarity with change management and training in large, multi-stakeholder environments
About Us
At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient, and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. Our people are 'proud to be part of it' - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!
Some of our great benefits include:
Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
Flexible working options
One paid volunteer leave day each year
Applications close at 11.55pm on 13 June 2025. Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.
Job Details
Reference #
25146
Posted on
30 May 2025
Closes on
13 Jun 2025 23:55
Expertise
Information technology and information management, Project management
Work type(s)
Permanent full-time
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