Product Owner

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Owner to join our Digital Services team, supporting the Product Manager – People & Culture. 

You’ll take ownership of a diverse HR systems portfolio, including Workday, SmartRecruiters, and Health & Safety platforms. You’ll ensure strong BAU support, ongoing enhancements, and delivery of small project initiatives during a key period of change. 

You’ll play a key role in shaping and evolving our product suite, working closely with stakeholders to review applications, prioritise enhancements, and contribute to a clear and impactful product roadmap. 

As a Product Owner, you will: 

• Lead day-to-day delivery across a complex HR technology portfolio  
• Act as the key link between stakeholders and delivery teams  
• Align technology solutions with business needs through strong relationships  
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the product roadmap  
• Support new system implementation and onboarding activities 

For more information on the role, please view the Position Description.  

This is a full-time (37.5hours/week) permanent position, with a salary range of $118,501 - $136,700 depending on skills and experience. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

The successful candidate will bring strong experience as a Product Owner, along with a motivated and methodical approach to managing their workload. You’ll be comfortable working within an Agile environment, ideally with experience in SaaS. HR domain knowledge is highly advantageous. 

You’ll excel in building relationships and managing stakeholders, working collaboratively with a solutions-focused mindset. Confident in engaging with staff, you’ll be skilled at consulting to understand future business needs and turning these into practical, effective outcomes. 

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.   

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.  

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) 

• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme 

• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave 

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.  

For more information please visit Staff Benefits. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 22nd April 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.  

Please reach out to Neil Gardner via neil.gardner@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. 

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz