SAP Functional Specialist - Mutiple vacancies

9 Aug 2026 Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e! Te Tūranga | About the role Are you passionate about using SAP to solve complex business challenges, drive meaningful change, and make a lasting impact? At Tauranga City Council, we are transforming how technology supports one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. SAP plays a critical role in enabling the services, infrastructure, and experiences our communities rely on every day. As we continue to evolve our SAP landscape and invest in future capability, we are looking for experienced SAP Functional Specialists to join our Digital Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex and diverse SAP environment where you will have the ability to influence solutions, optimise business processes, and contribute to the future direction of our digital platforms. We are seeking four SAP Functional Specialists to strengthen capability across a broad range of SAP disciplines. We are not looking for individuals who know everything. Instead, we are looking for specialists who bring deep expertise in their field and enjoy collaborating with colleagues, business stakeholders, vendors, and delivery partners to achieve exceptional outcomes. Whether your strengths lie in business process optimisation, solution design, systems integration, stakeholder engagement, or continuous improvement, we would love to hear how your SAP expertise can help shape the future of Tauranga City Council's digital solutions. We welcome applications from professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Contracts Accounts Receivable and Payable (FICA) Public Sector Collection & Disbursement (PSCD) Real Estate Management (REFX) SAP SuccessFactors SAP Service Cloud, Business Technology Platform (BTP) and Integration Suite Other SAP S/4HANA functional modules When applying, simply tell us where your SAP expertise lies, what experience you bring, and what excites you about the opportunity to contribute to a growing city and make a meaningful difference for our communities. Why Join Us? At Tauranga City Council, you will be part of a team that supports and enhances the SAP platforms that enable critical services across one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. You will work in a diverse SAP environment, partnering with business stakeholders to deliver practical solutions, improve business processes, and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference to our organisation and community. This is an opportunity to apply your specialist expertise, work alongside experienced colleagues and delivery partners, and contribute to the continual evolution of Council's SAP landscape. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and delivering meaningful outcomes, we would love to hear from you. What You will Be Doing As an SAP Functional Specialist, you will use your functional expertise to support, enhance, and optimise SAP solutions within your area of specialisation. You will: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and identify improvement opportunities. Translate business needs into practical and sustainable SAP solutions. Configure, test, implement, and support SAP functionality and enhancements. Assist with projects, system improvements, and business process optimisation initiatives. Provide specialist advice and support within your area of SAP expertise. Troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively to resolve complex business and system challenges. Partner with vendors, implementation partners, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes. Contribute to solution documentation, standards, testing, and continuous improvement activities. Share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues to support effective service delivery. Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed We are looking for professionals with strong SAP functional expertise, a customer-focused mindset, and a passion for delivering effective business solutions. You will bring: Proven experience in one or more SAP modules, platforms, or business domains. Experience working as an SAP Functional Specialist, Functional Consultant, or similar role within a complex environment. Strong business analysis, requirements gathering, and solution design skills. The ability to build positive working relationships with business and technical stakeholders. Experience delivering system enhancements, projects, or process improvement initiatives. Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to identifying sustainable solutions. A collaborative working style and a willingness to share knowledge and support team success. Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP cloud solutions, integrations, Agile delivery practices, public sector organisations, or large-scale enterprise environments would be advantageous. Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities, and we are helping shape its future. Everything we do contributes to creating a vibrant, connected, and thriving city for the people who live, work, and visit here. From delivering essential services to planning for future growth, our people are at the heart of making Tauranga a great place to be. At Tauranga City Council, you will find meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to grow your career while making a genuine impact on your community. In return, we offer: Five weeks annual leave. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Professional development and learning opportunities. A collaborative and supportive team environment. The chance to work on meaningful initiatives that make a difference. Learn more about what it's like to work with us here . Te Tukanga | How to Apply To apply, please submit your application online and tell us about your SAP specialisation, experience, and what interests you about joining Tauranga City Council. Applications close: 6th September 2026 We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact. Job Description: SAP Functional Specialist - Mutiple vacancies