Data Migration Specialist

Our People & Capability Group (PūmanawaTangata) is transforming how we support our people through new systems, smarter ways of working, and a renewed focus on delivering great experiences for our leaders, teams, andkaimahi. We're replacing our HR and Payroll systems(TeHuringaProject), and we're looking for a Data Migration Specialiston a fixed-term basistotake ownership ofone of the most critical parts of the programme,ensuring the accurate, secure, and seamless migration of employee and payroll data into our new platform. This is your opportunity to help deliver one of Council's most significant people and technology transformation programmes, improving how we support our leaders, teams, andkaimahi. You'llown the end-to-end data migration journey, from understanding complex legacy data through to successful cutover and go-live. Working alongside HR, Payroll, Digital & Technology,vendorsand project specialists,you'll: Help lead the planning and delivery of data migration activities. Extract, analyse,cleanseand transform HR and payroll data. Design mapping,validationand reconciliation processes. Coordinate migration testing, mockconversionsand cutover activities. Resolve data quality issues and ensure migration accuracy. Providetrusted advice to project team and stakeholders throughout the programme. Kowaikoe| About you You'llcombine strong technical capability with an eye for detail and the ability to work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. You'llbring: Experience delivering data migration for large HR and Payroll system implementations. Strong SQL and data analysis skills. Experience with data mapping, cleansing,transformationand reconciliation. An understanding of payroll, employee lifecycledataand New Zealand payroll compliance. The ability to simplify complex data challenges and build confidence with both technical and business audiences. This is a fixed-term position through to 24 August 2027. Applications close: 9 August 2026 Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo pre-employment Ministry of Justice and credit checks. Nōuterourou| What's in it for you Working for the Council offers youa range of benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave flexible working options health and wellbeing support Council staff discounts a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you candemonstratethe skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process isequitablefor everyone. Please let us know if there are anyadjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [email protected] Details Location(s): Wellington CBD Closes on: 09 Aug 2026 23:55 #J-18808-Ljbffr