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About the role
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.
Hei Oranga Iwi | The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced SAP Data Migration SME to lead and deliver end‑to‑end data migration for SAP S/4HANA transformation programs. This role combines deep SAP data migration expertise with emerging AI/automation capability to improve data quality, accelerate migration, and reduce delivery risk.
The role will work across business and IT stakeholders to design, execute, and optimise migration strategies while embedding AI-driven insights and automation into the migration lifecycle. Preferably this role in based in Auckland, NZ. But other locations in NZ and Australia can be considered if the candidate is willing to travel to Auckland.
Ko Tō Rourou | Your key responsibilities
SAP Data Migration Leadership
Lead end-to-end SAP data migration across ECC → S/4HANA programs, including planning, execution and cutover
Define data migration strategy covering scope, objects, data sources, tools and timelines
Drive data readiness activities including profiling, cleansing, transformation and validation
Lead data mapping workshops and translate business requirements into technical specifications
Manage migration cycles (build, unit test, SIT/UAT, dress rehearsal and cutover)
Data Governance & Quality
Partner with Business Data Owners to ensure data quality, governance and sign-off
Oversee data validation, reconciliation and issue resolution across migration phases
Define data standards, controls and auditability across migration lifecycle
AI & Automation Enablement
Apply AI/automation tools to accelerate data profiling, cleansing and reconciliation
Identify opportunities to leverage intelligent tools (e.g., automated data mapping, anomaly detection, code remediation) as part of migration delivery
Architecture & Solution Delivery
Design migration approaches (Greenfield, Brownfield, Selective Data Transition) aligned to business objectives
Define migration tools and methods (e.g., LSMW, ETL tools, custom routines) based on object complexity and volume
Work across SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, etc.) ensuring integration and data consistency
Stakeholder & Delivery Management
Act as SME advisor to clients and senior stakeholders on migration strategy and risks and ensure high quality delivery
Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and attributes for success
Extensive SAP experience with strong focus on data migration
Proven delivery of full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA migration projects
Strong experience in data migration lifecycle (data readiness → transformation → testing → cutover)
Technical Capability
Expertise in SAP migration tools and techniques (e.g., LSMW, ETL tools, custom scripts)
Understanding of SAP data models across key modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, etc.)
AI / Digital Capability
Experience applying AI/ML or automation in data migration or data quality improvement
Exposure to intelligent migration tools, data analytics platforms or automation frameworks
Ability to translate AI capability into practical delivery outcomes
Consulting & Leadership
Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills
Ability to lead teams and coordinate cross-functional delivery
Excellent communication and ability to translate technical concepts into business language
Desirable
Experience with selective data transition approaches and migration accelerators
Exposure to SAP BTP, data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) or modern data architectures
Experience working in large-scale transformation programs within professional services
Ko Taku Rourou | What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today
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EY | Building a better working world
Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.
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