Reward and Insights Analyst

About KPMG

KPMG is a globally recognised professional services firm known for its strong reputation and trusted advisory work. In New Zealand, the organisation is guided by the purpose of helping create prosperity for all New Zealanders, with its work anchored in the values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence and Together, for Better.

The opportunity

This role sits within the People and Inclusion team and offers the chance to help shape a workplace where employees can do their best work. As a Reward and Insights Analyst, you will contribute to the design and delivery of reward approaches that are competitive, fair and motivating, supporting both attraction and retention while aligning with business priorities.

You will also transform workforce data into meaningful insights. Through reporting, analysis and dashboard development, you will give leaders the information they need to make informed people decisions and improve outcomes across the organisation.

The position is open to candidates based in Auckland or Christchurch.

What you will do

• Assist with building and rolling out reward approaches that support business objectives and reflect the organisation’s reward philosophy.
• Help manage the annual reward process, including performance reviews, salary reviews and bonus activities, to ensure a clear and positive employee experience.
• Carry out market comparisons and role evaluations to keep pay and job structures competitive.
• Review reward outcomes to check they are fair, equitable and inclusive, and use the findings to suggest improvements.
• Analyse workforce information such as trends, turnover, diversity and performance to produce practical insights for decision-making and workforce planning.
• Develop and improve dashboards that present people data in a clear, timely and useful way for leaders.
• Respond to stakeholder questions accurately and professionally, with a strong customer-focused approach.

What you will bring

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of remuneration frameworks and reward strategy.
• Hands-on experience with salary review and bonus processes.
• Familiarity with job evaluation and job matching methods.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and curiosity.
• Capacity to identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence in building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive, self-starting approach.

Additional information

Recruitment for this role is being handled directly by KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. External recruitment agencies will be contacted only if agency support is needed.

KPMG encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, mental health needs, chronic health conditions and neurodivergent individuals. Support is available for candidates who may face accessibility barriers during the recruitment process.

The organisation offers a broad range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth. These include an annual incentive scheme, opportunities for local and international secondments, hybrid working arrangements, the ability to work from overseas for a period, flexible leave options including the option to buy additional annual leave, and gender-neutral parental support with 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.

Other benefits include a paid professional association membership of your choice, digital learning and accreditation opportunities through Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, discounts on insurance, banking and lifestyle services, access to inclusion and diversity networks, participation in Green Team activities as the firm works toward carbon zero by 2030, local social club events, paid volunteering time, and a wellness package that includes free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, counselling, additional wellbeing leave, and access to an online wellbeing portal.

KPMG’s broader goal is to be an employer of choice for people of all backgrounds and circumstances, regardless of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family situation, sexual orientation or disability.