Based at Royal NZ Police College
Office of Constable
Permanent - Full Time
NAV
JR - 5413101
E tῡ ki te kei o te waka, kia pakia koe e ngā ngaru o te wā.
Stand at the stern of the canoe and feel the spray of the future biting at your face
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Sr. Application Support specialist - Finance & Procurement role will be accountable for implementing, configuring, and supporting SAP ECC FICO components, SAP SRM and SAP Concur expense management products.
You will be focusing on GL Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Bank accounting, cost centre accounting, profit centre accounting and Cost element accounting within SAP ECC. Within SAP SRM you will focus on basic procurement configuration with Purchase order, contracts management and integration between SAP SRM and SAP ECC. Within SAP Concur you will focus on expense management configuration and integration with SAP ECC.
Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you will gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure seamless SAP integration. This position demands profound functional proficiency, robust problem-solving capabilities, and the knack for delivering top-tier solutions for the business.
Key Accountabilities:
Implementation & Configuration: Configure and roll out SAP ECC Finance & Controlling modules, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Drive and lead improvement initiatives to meet business requirements and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to lead teams, manage workstreams and provide an integrated view across the function.
Requirement Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, document, and validate functional requirements.
Solution Design & Documentation: Translate business requirements into system configurations, craft functional specifications, and maintain thorough documentation.
Testing & Validation: Develop and execute test plans to ensure system integrity and compliance with business processes.
End-User Support & Training: Conduct training sessions, produce user guides, and assist in resolving post-implementation issues.
System Maintenance & Optimization: Provide support for ongoing SAP operations, address issues, and pinpoint enhancement opportunities.
He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring
Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.
Ideally you will bring:
Well established experience in SAP ECC Finance & Controlling (FICO) implementation and support.
A deep understanding of SAP FICO modules, SAP SRM and SAP Concur. Experience in drafting functional specifications and collaborating closely with technical teams.
Sound grasp of SAP best practices and module integration.
Preferably holds SAP FI/CO or S/4HANA certification for an on premise or cloud solution.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and familiarity with agile ways of working (Scrum/Kanban/Scrumban).
Whakaritenga motuhake | Special requirements
This role is based in the Wellington area. Some travel may be required.
This role is Leading Leaders level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements
To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:
https://www.police.govt.nz/sites/default/files/pd/07-2025/senior_applications_support_specialist_-_sap_kronos.pdf
Security Clearance Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET national security clearance.
The minimum criteria for this level of national security clearance is:
NZ Citizen who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 15 years, or:
A Permanent Resident who has resided continuously in NZ for the last 15 years, or
A citizen of or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last 15 years : Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, or United States of America, and has a background that can be verified by the NZSIS.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:
http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Mo tātou | About us
New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.
Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.
The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.
To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:
Applicant Information Pack (External)
Tono ināianei | Apply now
If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.
For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers
All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Thursday 7th August. Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact deepa.shankar @police.govt.nz
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