Remuneration Analyst/Advisor (20 hours per week)

• ~12 months fixed term role. Meaningful mahi in an exciting growth sector
• Apply your remuneration, analytics and Korn Ferry job evaluation skills
• Support fair, evidence-based pay decisions across Transpower 20 hours per week

Our purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand. As the owner and operator of the National Grid, Transpower plays a critical role in enabling electrification, a net-zero carbon economy, and a reliable and secure electricity system for Aotearoa.

About the team

The Talent and Capability team is a centre of excellence within our People Division. We design and deliver organisation-wide programmes and services that help Transpower attract, retain, develop and engage a diverse, capable and high-performing workforce.

Our work spans talent acquisition, workforce planning, remuneration, job evaluation, HR data insights, leadership and capability development, early careers, diversity and inclusion, culture and engagement, and non-technical learning and development.

The opportunity – a 12-month fixed term contract due to project backfill. 20 hours per week!

Gain exposure to a broad range of remuneration, job evaluation and people analytics activity in a nationally significant organisation. Working closely with our Remuneration and Workforce Planning Manager and Senior Data Analyst, you’ll prepare remuneration analysis, support annual and mid-year remuneration review processes, maintain accurate remuneration-related data and documentation, and provide advice within established frameworks.

You’ll also build depth in Korn Ferry job evaluation, working with stakeholders to understand roles, prepare evaluation rationales, participate in moderation discussions, and maintain accurate records.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, detail and people, and wants to deepen their remuneration capability while contributing to fair, consistent and evidence-based people decisions. You’ll enjoy variety in your work as you

• support remuneration review activity, including analysis, recommendations, communications and reporting
• apply remuneration frameworks to assess pay positioning, internal relativities and equity considerations
• participate in external remuneration surveys, including data validation and submission
• conduct Korn Ferry job evaluations and preparing supporting documentation
• maintain job evaluation, position and remuneration data so it remains accurate, current and useful
• contribute to continuous improvement across HR data, remuneration and related processes.

What will you bring?

Excellent understanding of remuneration frameworks and analysis. You utilise well developed communication skills, a strong analytical mindset, sound judgement, and work with confidential information carefully and professionally. You love using data to support decisions and know how to present information clearly for managers, HR colleagues and other stakeholders. Your mahi is underpinned by excellent time management, prioritisation and expectation management ability.

Your CV and cover letter will demonstrate

• a relevant tertiary qualification, Korn Ferry job evaluation training, and practical experience applying the methodology
• at least two years’ experience in remuneration analysis, remuneration processes and reporting
• intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, strong numerical capability, and good attention to detail
• confidence working with systems, e.g. HRIS, payroll or remuneration
• clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information in a way that suits the audience

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa New Zealand is powered by the people who work here. With over 28 nationalities, our people bring diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience that we value, share and celebrate.

We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture. This approach also offers flexibility for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.

Next steps

The role closes Monday 27 July, to take ownership of this fixed-term part time opportunity, please review the position description and apply without delay. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and conversations/interviews may commence prior to the close date.