All Jobs in New Zealand

Do you have the analytical mindset to optimize software budgets, ensure compliance, and streamline contract processes? If so, this role is for you!

About the Role

As a Software Asset Management Analyst, you will be responsible for managing software licenses, optimizing software spend, ensuring compliance, and overseeing contract lifecycles. You will collaborate with IT, finance, procurement, and legal teams to track and renew agreements, analyse software usage, and implement cost-saving initiatives.

The team is evolving towards a more commercial focus, centralizing software budgets and contract management. Your role will be critical in building capacity, reducing pressure on existing staff, and improving overall software asset management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage software licenses—ensure compliance, navigate licensing terms, and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Utilize SAM tools (e.g., Snow) to track software agreements, usage, cost and reporting.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, variations, and terminations with stakeholders.
• Track and plan software budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
• Analyze software usage to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize contracts.
• Engage with business owners, agile release teams, and vendors to streamline procurement processes.
• Experience in IT Service Management (ITSM) processes eg ServiceNow.

Key Skills & Experience

• Software license management experience, with the ability to interpret license agreements.
• Proficiency with SAM tools (e.g., Snow, ServiceNow) and procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba).
• Strong knowledge of contract lifecycle management and procurement best practices.
• Experience tracking and planning software budgets.
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across IT, finance, legal, and procurement teams.
• ITIL certification or familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) processes is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Proactive and independent—able to take ownership of tasks after initial guidance.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and ability to identity areas for improvement.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and internal business stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and evolving team, balancing software asset management and contract lifecycle functions.
• Opportunity to streamline processes and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborative work environment with exposure to various departments and stakeholders.
• Work in a tight-knit team of passionate individuals with future growth opportunities.

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, drive efficiency, and optimize software investments, apply now!