KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do, from our client work to internal practises, all guided by our shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better.The opportunity:

Join us in shaping a workplace where people thrive.

As a Reward & Insights Analyst in our People and Inclusion team, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting and delivering reward strategies that truly make an impact. You’ll help design competitive, fair, and motivating reward programs that attract top talent, retain our people, and keep them engaged, while staying closely aligned with our strategic goals.

Beyond rewards, you’ll bring the numbers to life. By developing insightful people metrics, reporting, and analysis, you’ll empower leaders with the data they need to make informed decisions and drive meaningful outcomes.

If you’re passionate about combining reward expertise with data-driven insights to influence real change, this is your opportunity to make your mark!

We are open to considering applicants who are based in either Auckland or Christchurch for this position.

Day to day you will:

Support the design and delivery of innovative reward strategies that align with our business goals and bring our reward philosophy to life.
Play a key role in delivering our annual reward cycle - from performance reviews to salary and bonus processes, ensuring a smooth, engaging experience for all.
Conduct market benchmarking and job evaluations to keep our roles competitive and attract top talent.
Dive into data to ensure our reward outcomes are fair, equitable, and inclusive - identifying insights and helping drive meaningful improvements.
Turn people data (workforce trends, attrition, diversity, performance) into actionable insights that inform smarter decisions and future workforce planning.
Create and enhance dynamic people dashboards, providing leaders with clear, timely, and impactful data at their fingertips.
Be a trusted point of contact, confidently responding to stakeholder queries with accuracy, clarity, and a customer-focused approach.

What you will bring to our team:

3 years relevant experience.
Understanding of remuneration frameworks/strategies.
Experience with salary reviews and bonus processes.
Knowledge of job evaluation/job matching methodologies.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, curious mindset.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
Attention to detail.
Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (strong written and verbal communication skills).
Strong time-management and prioritisation skills, with ability to handle multiple pieces of work/deadlines.
Self-driven and proactive.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding. Life at KPMG KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected]. For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: — Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme — Opportunities for local and international secondments — Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work — The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand — Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave — Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents — A paid professional association membership of your choice — Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees — A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services — The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups — The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030 — An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities — Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities — An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

Reward and Insights Analyst

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