Product Owner

• Product Owner (2 positions) - Integrations. HRIS & Payroll
• Two 12-months fixed term opportunities based in Auckland Central. Minimum 3 days per week in office
• Salary will be $119,357 to $147,440 + KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga | The opportunity

We are looking for a Product Owner - Integrations to join our Product Management Practice on a 12-month fixed term.

In this role, you will own and shape the integration roadmap and backlog that connects Workday, Datapay, and other key systems across the Auckland Council Group. You will work closely with architects, vendors, and delivery teams to ensure integrations are seamless, scalable, and aligned to programme goals.

We are looking for a Product Owner - HRIS & Payroll to join our Product Management Practice on a 12-month fixed term.

You will be responsible for maximising the value and outcomes of our Workday and Datapay products. Collaborating with vendors, stakeholders, and delivery teams, you will shape the product roadmap, maintain a transparent backlog, and ensure the work delivered supports our people and organisational goals.

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He kōrero mōu | About you

As a Product Owner - Integrations you will bring experience leading integration or technology-driven products, ideally within complex enterprise environments. You will be comfortable navigating multiple vendors and stakeholders, managing dependencies, and keeping everyone focused on value and outcomes.

You will:

• Establish and communicate a clear roadmap for system connections and dependencies
• Own and prioritise the integration backlog across Workday, Datapay, and downstream systems
• Actively manage dependencies across teams, ARTs, and vendors
• Partner with the Integrations Architect and SMEs to align asks into a single prioritised backlog
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure integration outcomes are met
• Provide stakeholders and leadership with clear visibility of progress, risks, and trade-offs

If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy connecting the dots between systems, people, and outcomes - this role is for you.

As an experienced Product Owner - HRIS or Payroll systems (ideally with Workday or Datapay) you will have a proven ability to balance competing priorities while keeping focus on customer and business value. You are collaborative, organised, and thrive on translating strategic goals into clear, actionable work.

You will:

• Prioritise work to maximise value and outcomes for Council and its people
• Establish and communicate clear product roadmaps aligned to strategic goals
• Maintain a transparent backlog (Epics, Features, Stories) as the single source of truth for progress
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure work is integrated into the backlog and aligned with priorities
• Engage stakeholders effectively, balancing competing needs and dependencies
• Adapt quickly as priorities and requirements evolve

If you are passionate about creating systems that make work easier for people - and you love getting things done - we would love to hear from you.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau.

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close: Sunday 23 November 2025 @ 11:59 pm

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.