CareerPlan

Employee Journey Lead (12 month FTC)

NZ: Wellington: Xero One (19-23 Taranaki St)Full-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Shape and improve end-to-end employee experiences by mapping journeys, identifying root causes, and designing solutions using self-service, automation, AI, and human support.

Role type

Senior IC employee experience designer (AI & automation focus)

Builds

Improved employee journeys and service blueprints for People Experience teams

Domain

HR Technology / People Experience / AI & Automation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Journey mapping, service blueprinting, root-cause analysis, cross-functional stakeholder management, pilot program management, change management, AI/automation strategy, process optimization, influence without authority, plain language communication

Preferred skills

Coaching and mentoring, creating reusable playbooks, agile experimentation, data-driven decision making

Technologies

AI tools, automation platforms, self-service systems

Responsibilities

Map employee journeys end-to-end to find root causes, design practical future states combining technology and human support, lead high-impact improvement pilots with clear metrics, partner with service owners to ensure sustainable handovers, collaborate across People Experience and enterprise teams, share knowledge through tools and coaching

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC