Reward Analyst

Auckland Council; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extra week’s leave

Employee benefits

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Reward Analyst to champion DEI and drive remuneration and rewards across the council and its organisations.

The role focuses on building strong relationships, managing data from surveys, and delivering DEI initiatives to improve engagement and organisational success. Fixed term until May 2027 with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources or HR-related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in remuneration or HR within large, complex or political organisations.
• Strong analytical capability with ability to interpret data and trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external customers for reporting and monitoring.
• Review job evaluations and support requests from various channels.
• Coordinate remuneration and DEI information from surveys and external consultants.
• Support submissions for remuneration surveys and DEI accreditations.
• Deliver DEI and recognition initiatives across Auckland Council and CCOs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

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• Use your analytical skills and implement DE&I and recognition programmes
• Flexible working and option to purchase an extra week's leave

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and fostering an inclusive workplace? Come and join us to be part of the driving force behind Auckland Council’s vibrant and inclusive culture!

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Reward team are looking for a Reward Analyst to join the business to champion and drive a culture of DEI at Auckland Council and across Council Controlled Organisations, ensuring that all employees feel valued and supported.

In addition, this role is pivotal in managing remuneration and rewards consistently and effectively, aligning with our commitment to meet employer obligations and uphold employee entitlements. By fostering an inclusive environment, we aim to enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, and overall organisational success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships: Build effective connections with internal and external customers for efficient reporting and monitoring.
• Reviewing job evaluations: Assess job evaluations and support requests from various channels.
• Coordinating remuneration and DE&I information: Gather and manage data from remuneration and engagement surveys, and from external consultants.
• Supporting survey submissions and accreditations: Assist in submitting remuneration surveys and DE&I accreditations.
• Delivering DE&I and recognition initiatives: Collaborate with the team to implement DE&I and recognition programmes across the council, and support staff networks in their events.

This fixed term role until May 2027 is the perfect opportunity for someone who loves collaborating, supporting others, and driving high performance.

This role ideally requires a degree in Human Resources or demonstrated experience working in remuneration or HR . You have experience in similar roles within large, complex, or political organisations.

In addition, we will be looking for specific experience with the key role requirements:

• strong knowledge of modelling tools including Excel and HRIS systems
• solid knowledge of analysis, combined with sharp analytical, critical evaluation, and problem-solving skills

We are looking for a supportive team player, who thrives in helping colleagues strengthen their knowledge and skills to tackle tasks and solve problems. You will work effectively and cooperatively with others, establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.8 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

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This role has a remuneration range of $78,400-$92,000

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.