Remuneration Analyst/Advisor (20 hours per week)

New Zealand Government invites applications for a Remuneration Analyst/Advisor (20 hours per week) position based in Wellington, Greater Wellington, where your expertise will help shape equitable compensation practices for a vital national organisation.

The Opportunity

This fixed-term engagement of around 12 months lets you deliver purposeful work inside New Zealand’s expanding energy arena. Working 20 hours each week for New Zealand Government, you will contribute to transparent pay frameworks that support Transpower’s stewardship of the National Grid and the country’s wider electrification goals. The Remuneration Analyst/Advisor (20 hours per week) role sits at the intersection of specialist evaluation techniques and real-world decision making, offering a clear chance to influence fair outcomes across a critical infrastructure body.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed remuneration analysis and translate findings into practical recommendations that guide pay decisions
• Apply Korn Ferry job evaluation methodology to grade roles accurately and consistently
• Generate clear analytics and reports that equip leaders at Transpower with evidence for compensation choices
• Support the design and maintenance of fair, market-aligned remuneration structures
• Collaborate with human resources and people leaders to ensure evaluation outcomes remain transparent and defensible
• Monitor data trends so that pay practices stay equitable and aligned with organisational needs

Who We're Looking For

• Solid background in remuneration analysis and advisory work within complex settings
• Hands-on proficiency with Korn Ferry job evaluation tools and processes
• Strong numerical and analytical skills for interpreting pay data and producing evidence-based insights
• Ability to communicate evaluation results clearly to stakeholders and build confidence in final recommendations
• Commitment to fair remuneration principles and comfort operating in a regulated or large-scale environment
• Capacity to manage a focused 20-hour weekly workload while meeting fixed-term project milestones

Working at New Zealand Government

New Zealand Government is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. The work links directly to Transpower, which owns and operates the National Grid and holds a central responsibility for empowering the energy future of New Zealand by enabling electrification. You will join a setting that values rigorous analysis and the practical contribution of remuneration specialists.

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