ERP SME Information Management

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council!

Tūhono mai ki Te Kaunihera-ā-Rohe o Ngāmotu!

Who Are We? | Ko wai mātou?

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu – New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is shaping the future of our district. We’re here to serve our community and create a place where people love to live, work and visit. Guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we’re committed to building strong partnerships that honour and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.

At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we’re proud to be an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity and progress. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and being part of something bigger, this is the place for you.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

This is a three-year fixed-term opportunity supporting Council's ERP Programme.

We're looking for an ERP Information Management SME to help ensure Information Management is embedded into one of Council's most significant transformation programmes.

This is a unique role that bridges Information Management and project delivery. The successful candidate will initially work alongside Council's Information Management team, gaining a strong understanding of our information governance framework, systems, legislative obligations and ways of working, before transitioning into the ERP Programme to provide dedicated Information Management expertise.

Working closely with project teams, business stakeholders and vendors, you'll help ensure information, records and governance requirements are considered throughout the design, implementation and adoption of Council's future ERP solution.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa matua

• Provide Information Management expertise to the ERP Programme.


• Support business process design, testing and implementation activities.


• Ensure information governance and legislative requirements are incorporated into ERP processes and solutions.


• Identify risks, impacts and improvement opportunities relating to Information Management.


• Support user testing, training and change activities.


• Work collaboratively with project teams, SMEs and business stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.


• Contribute to improving Information Management practices across Council

Essential Skills and Experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

We're looking for a practical and collaborative Information Management professional who enjoys working across projects, systems and organisational improvement initiatives.

You will bring:

• Experience in Information Management, Records Management or Information Governance.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Records Act and Privacy Act.


• Experience working with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, EDRMS or other information management systems.


• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• An interest in business improvement, organisational change and project delivery.

Experience supporting ERP, technology or transformation programmes would be advantageous.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we’re not just offering jobs – we’re building careers and creating a workplace where people thrive.

When you join us, you’ll discover:

• Clear career pathways - to help you grow and succeed


• Learning and development opportunities - that keep you ahead of the game


• Support for personal and professional growth - so you can be your best self

Plus, our People’s Package is designed with you in mind, covering five key pillars:
Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition.

You can expect to start in this 3-year fixed-term, full-time role with a salary of between $75,517 - $78,801

Applications close Sunday 27th September 2026

Me tūhono mai koe kia tautoko I te Ngāmotu o āpōpō!

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu 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.