Solution Architect & Analyst

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Solution Architect & Analyst

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Fri Feb 9 02:54:34 2024
• Ref: 938

• Can you offer comprehensive guidance on solution architecture direction and oversight for meeting solution requirements?
• Are you passionate about collaborating and spearheading the implementation of innovative recruitment initiatives?
• Do you have the ability to cultivate enduring relationships with a variety of stakeholders?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Solution Architect & Analyst to join our Te Pūmanawa Tāngata | Human Resources team. This is a varied role supporting the wider HR team to improve recruitment systems, processes, and HR Technology system change.

In this role you will work collaboratively with members of the wider team, subject matter experts, and other teams and business groups to ensure the successful implementation of assigned project workstreams, including:

• Work on the forefront of recruitment innovation, impacting the industry today.
• Lead a talented team towards project success, making a difference in real-time.
• Contribute to organizational growth and excellence, shaping the present and future.
• Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your impact is felt now.

Key responsibilities:

• Offer comprehensive guidance on solution architecture direction and oversight for meeting solution requirements, aiding in the evaluation of solution alternatives during procurement, and facilitating the design and delivery process for both internal and external solutions, with consideration for the broader integrated systems landscape.
• Ensure that the Supplier's and internal technical team's approach to design and delivery aligns with maintaining the robust management and integrity of the solution architecture throughout the delivery process, including the incorporation of approved variations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and team members, to ensure that solution designs adhere to their respective organizations' solution design and engineering standards.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

As the lead Solution Architect & Analyst for our Recruitment Implementation Project, you're not only responsible for designing solutions but also for influencing the current and future landscape of recruitment innovation. Additionally, you'll provide support in project planning, requirements gathering, team leadership, and facilitating seamless stakeholder communication.

Key Requirements: 

• At least a decade of experience in HR/Recruitment implementation projects or Oracle implementation projects.
• Proficiency in solution design and delivery.
• Expertise in analysis, design, configuration, debugging, and configuration modification.
• Demonstrated capacity to influence others to adopt desired behaviours, processes, and approaches for achieving goals.
• Strong ability to cultivate enduring relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Prior experience in HR environments and working with people data is beneficial.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are not just a team; we are a force of highly committed individuals pooling a diverse range of skills and experiences. Together we embark on a mission to drive significant technological and process changes for the HR team and the entire University. Our ongoing workstream is set to revolutionise HR/Recruitment administration, elevating the integration of HR and Payroll systems with other business processes to new heights.

We like sharing ideas, and working in an open and collaborative style, but also like to own the delivery of our own workstreams. We offer you flexible working arrangements, and the ability to be involved in teams cross the University as our project work streams integrate with a range of areas and other projects underway in Digital Solutions, Finance, and the Research Office.

This isn't just a job; it's a phenomenal opportunity to shape the future of a complex organization. If you are someone with the vision and passion to contribute to transformative change, join us. Together let's redefine the very fabric of how our University operates. Your journey to make a lasting impact begins here!

#ChangeMakers #InnovateWithUs #TransformativeOpportunity #OneTeam #Solution

Close Date for Vacancy: 16 February 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role or if you have further supporting documents, please email [email protected] stating the following information in the subject line '938, Solution Architect & Analyst'. But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV, and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

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