• 6-month contract | Auckland Central
• Complex transformation programme
• Workforce planning | Organisational design | Future role architecture

Are you a strategic workforce planning or organisational design specialist who can turn workforce data into a clear, practical future workforce plan?
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant to support a significant transformation programme within a complex higher education environment.
This is not a traditional Workforce Analyst role. There is already workforce analytics capability in place. The focus of this contract is to take existing workforce data, current-state role information and business inputs, then translate that into a practical view of what the future workforce should look like.
You will help shape workforce planning for the first phase of the programme, including future role architecture, capability requirements, workforce mapping and transition pathway options for priority groups.

About the role

Working closely with HR Shared Services, HR/OD stakeholders, project teams and business analysis capability, you will help develop workforce planning outputs that support decision-making across a broader transformation programme.
This role will suit someone who is comfortable working with ambiguity, can make sense of partial or imperfect data, and is confident turning complex workforce information into clear recommendations.

Key focus areas

• Identify current roles that may be impacted by the future-state model
• Map current roles against future workforce requirements
• Define future role architecture, including roles that may remain, evolve, emerge or phase out
• Develop capability and competency frameworks for future roles
• Build workforce transition pathways and initial options for priority groups
• Provide input into position description reviews and role mapping
• Develop a high-level strategic workforce plan and workforce map
• Support recruitment checkpoint processes and transition decision-making
• Engage with senior leaders, HR/OD teams and project stakeholders

Key deliverables

• Strategic workforce plan
• Workforce map
• Future role architecture
• Initial transition options and pathways
• Input into recruitment checkpoints and transition decision frameworks

Experience with workforce data, TechnologyOne HR/P, Power BI or Excel would be useful, but this is not a reporting-focused role. The real value is your ability to interpret workforce information and turn it into a clear, practical plan for the future.

What will make you successful

You will be a structured thinker, strong communicator and confident facilitator who can work across HR, OD, project and senior stakeholder groups.
You will be comfortable asking good questions, challenging assumptions and bringing clarity to complex workforce planning conversations.

Apply now

If you are a Strategic Workforce Planner, Organisational Design Consultant or Workforce Transformation specialist looking for your next contract opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Senior QA Analyst

Join a leading financial services organisation undergoing significant technology and digital transformation.

This role goes beyond traditional quality assurance. You will help improve quality across the full software development lifecycle, embedding testing, controls and quality standards earlier in the delivery process.

A key focus will be understanding how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code affect quality assurance. You will establish practical standards for testing and governing AI-generated code while identifying safe and valuable ways to use AI across test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and improve testing and quality practices across the end-to-end SDLC.
• Establish practical test strategies, quality standards and release-readiness criteria.
• Define how AI-assisted development and AI-generated code should be tested, reviewed and governed.
• Identify safe opportunities to use AI for test-case generation, defect analysis, automation and regression testing.
• Improve test automation and embed quality controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Partner with engineering, architecture, security, product and delivery teams to promote ownership of quality.

What you will bring

• Strong senior-level QA or quality engineering experience within a complex technology environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end SDLC, shift-left testing and quality engineering practices.
• Practical experience using AI tools within software development, testing or quality assurance.
• Experience across automated, API, integration, regression and non-functional testing, along with CI/CD quality controls.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and the ability to influence and challenge established practices.

Experience in financial services or another similar environment would be an advantage.

You will bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset, balancing enthusiasm for emerging technology with practical risk judgement and the ability to turn new ideas into meaningful quality improvements.

Apply NOW or send your CV to Amber.shaw@talentinternational.com.

Please note – you must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid visa allowing you to work in New Zealand

Opportunity Knocks:

Step into a high-impact 6-month contract with a leading enterprise operating in a highly regulated industry. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering a next-generation CRM platform alongside a Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) solution, helping transform the customer experience at scale.

Working at the heart of a major transformation programme, you’ll bridge business and technology, define technical requirements, and drive seamless integration across multiple enterprise platforms. This is an opportunity to influence architecture, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and make a tangible impact on a business-critical initiative.

About You:

You’ll bring a strong technical BA background with hands-on experience delivering complex CRM and CCaaS implementations in enterprise environments.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience defining technical requirements for CRM and CCaaS solutions, including end-to-end integration design.
• Strong cross-system impact analysis skills, with the ability to identify downstream impacts across CRM, CCaaS, APIs, and connected enterprise platforms.
• Confidence working with technical artefacts, including OpenAPI/Swagger specifications, YAML, JSON, Postman collections, webhooks, event payloads, and vendor API documentation.
• The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements for both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with architects, developers, vendors, and delivery teams in agile environments.

What’s in It for You?

• Join a high-profile enterprise transformation programme.
• Work alongside experienced architects, engineers, and delivery leaders.
• Make a genuine impact on a business-critical technology implementation.
• Competitive contract rates and the opportunity to work on modern cloud-based technologies.

Next Steps:

If you’re a Senior Technical Business Analyst who thrives on solving complex integration challenges and enjoys working on large-scale transformation programmes, we’d love to hear from you.

Please Note: Only applicants based in Auckland will be considered for this role.

Senior Business Analyst | Finance Transformation (Contract)

Contract: Initial term until March 2027
Location: Auckland CBD

Our client within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join a major enterprise transformation programme within the finance domain.

This is an excellent opportunity for a business-focused BA who thrives in large, fast-paced transformation environments and enjoys working at the intersection of finance, business processes and organisational change.

About the Role

Working within the CFO function, you’ll play a key role in understanding how large-scale business transformation impacts finance operations and processes. You’ll collaborate with Finance SMEs, technology teams and external delivery partners to analyse current and future-state processes, define business requirements and support the successful delivery of complex change.

Your focus will include areas such as:

• Finance systems and business processes

• General Ledger processes

• Financial controls and reconciliations

• Financial reporting

• Business process analysis and impact assessment

• Requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement

This is a highly collaborative role requiring someone who can confidently work across multiple business areas, navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a complex programme environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with Senior Business Analysts who have:

• Strong experience as a business-focused Business Analyst (rather than a technical BA)

• Previous experience within banking or financial services

• Finance domain knowledge, ideally including General Ledger, financial controls, reconciliations or reporting

• Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent business process analysis and requirements elicitation skills

• The ability to engage confidently with senior business stakeholders, SMEs and delivery teams

• A proactive approach, strong ownership mindset and the ability to deliver outcomes in fast-moving environments

A background in accounting or finance would be highly regarded but is not essential.

If you’re an experienced Senior Business Analyst with a strong banking and finance background looking for your next long-term contract, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY now or send your CV to Amber at amber.shaw@talentinternational.com

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will only be considered if they are already in the country with Valid New Zealand working rights.

Overview:

You will join an environment undergoing significant technology uplift where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

As a key contributor to our growing pipeline of projects, you will collaborate closely with our existing Solution Architect to design and implement robust solutions that meet business needs. We’re looking for a tech-savvy innovator who not only brings technical expertise but also a sense of humor to the table.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in API design and management
• Experience with integrations involving complex systems
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively without established frameworks

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and microservices architecture
• Experience in working with Agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle best practices

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in solutions architecture or a similar role
• Proven experience in CRM systems and their integration with other platforms

Other Requirements:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities

Join us in crafting innovative solutions that drive success. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, collaborate in a fun environment, and make a real impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Please note: Only Auckland based applicants will be considered for this opportunity.

• Auckland CBD | Hybrid working
• Senior business-partnering role
• Financial services / insurance / regulated environment
• Strong compliance background highly valued

We are partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to appoint a Senior Compliance and Risk Lead/Partner into a business-facing first-line risk and compliance role.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced compliance and risk professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, building trusted relationships, and helping the business make practical, risk-informed decisions.
This is not a “risk police” role. You’ll be working as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping them navigate risk and compliance obligations in a pragmatic and commercially sensible way.
About the role
As Senior Risk & Compliance Lead, you’ll partner with key business units to support the effective management of risk, compliance, controls and governance. You’ll help embed risk and compliance practices into day-to-day business operations, provide guidance on risk matters, and support a stronger risk/compliance culture across the organisation.
This role sits within a first-line risk and compliance team and will work closely with senior leaders across the business.
Key responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:

• Partnering with business leaders to provide practical risk and compliance advice
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing use of risk management frameworks
• Helping business units understand their compliance obligations and accountabilities
• Supporting risk and control assessments, including RCSAs
• Advising on governance, policy, regulatory and operational risk matters
• Monitoring key risk indicators, controls and emerging risks
• Supporting delivery risk assessments for business initiatives and projects
• Building strong relationships and raising the profile of risk and assurance across the business
• Helping strengthen risk culture through coaching, engagement and trusted partnering

About you
You’ll bring strong compliance experience, ideally with exposure to risk management, governance or regulatory environments. You may come from insurance, banking, broader financial services, consulting, or another highly regulated environment.
You’ll be someone who can balance technical capability with strong stakeholder engagement. The ability to influence, challenge constructively and build credibility with senior leaders will be key.
You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in compliance, risk management, governance, regulatory advisory or operational risk
• Strong compliance expertise, with exposure to first-line risk highly regarded
• Experience working in financial services, insurance, banking or another regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Good judgement and the ability to prioritise what matters most
• Experience with risk frameworks, controls, RCSAs, KRIs or regulatory obligations
• Confidence working with senior leaders and business units
• Exposure to Australian and/or New Zealand regulatory environments would be advantageous

What’s on offer

• Senior, visible role partnering with business leaders
• Opportunity to shape risk and compliance culture
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working model
• Auckland CBD location
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to join a values-led organisation with strong career pathways

Apply now
If you’re an experienced risk and compliance professional who enjoys partnering with the business and taking a practical, relationship-led approach, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential conversation, please apply or get in touch with Jenny Nguyen to learn more.

Applicants must be based in New Zealand and hold a valid work visa to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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