Contract - Senior Consultant - Workday

Datacom; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Paid parental leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Ongoing learning and certifications

Industry-leading learning platforms

Employee discounts

Job summary

Datacom in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Consultant - Workday to lead Workday HCM projects for high-profile clients. You will gather requirements, design solutions, configure systems, and support testing and training, acting as a trusted client‑facing advisor.

You will join a collaborative, hybrid team with ongoing learning opportunities and certifications. The role supports career growth through industry‑leading programs, parental leave, wellbeing resources, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Workday implementation experience is required.
• Workday PRO certification is desirable or required for the role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday HCM workstreams across multiple clients from requirements gathering to design and configuration.
• Oversee testing activities, knowledge transfer sessions and user training.
• Serve as a trusted, expert client-facing partner with strong delivery outcomes.

Skills

Workday implementation experience

Workday PRO certification

Client-facing communication

Job description

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About The Role (your Why)

As a Senior Consultant - Workday, you’ll be the conduit between the client’s business users, stakeholders and the implementation teams. This is a challenging and rewarding role to grow your existing analysis, design, communication and diplomatic abilities. You’ll be comfortable in front of clients at all levels as you’ll be leading workshops, eliciting requirements, crafting solutions and articulating Workday concepts.

What You’ll Do

At the moment, as a Senior Consultant - Workday, you will be across multiple projects with high profile clients.

You will lead Workday HCM workstreams for multiple clients, from requirements gathering, design, configuration and support activities. You will then lead testing activities, knowledge transfer sessions and user training.

The successful candidate for this role will be seen as an expert in their field and will have demonstrated experience and success in a similar, client facing role.

We’re looking for the following

• Workday Implementation experience
• Workday implementation/PRO certification in:

Must:

• HCM Core
• Compensation

Nice to have

• Time Tracking
• Absence

-any other certs-

Culture And Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here

• Flexible and hybrid working options (only include if applicable)
• Paid parental leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (DataCare)
• Ongoing learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Access to industry-leading learning platforms and future skills training
• Recognition programmes that celebrate great work
• Great employee discounts and financial wellbeing benefits
• Meaningful work that makes a real impact