Part-Time Payroll Coordinator — Flexible Hours & WFH

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave

WFH day

5 weeks annual leave

Health insurance corporate discount

Job summary

Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga in Wellington is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator (24 hours per week) to support payroll services across the organisation. You will liaise between employees, Managers, People & Capability, Finance, and the external payroll provider to ensure payroll data is accurate, timely and compliant.

The role focuses on systemised processes, problem solving and delivering excellent customer service in a people-centred environment, with opportunities to improve payroll

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration, payroll coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Experience using HR or payroll systems.
• Sound judgement when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• The ability to investigate issues, think critically, and find practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating payroll information and changes with our external payroll provider.
• Reviewing payroll reports and identifying discrepancies before payrolls are finalised.
• Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.
• Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records.
• Supporting payroll compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and employee experience.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll coordination

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer focus

HR systems

Confidentiality

Job description

Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga in Wellington is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator (24 hours per week) to support payroll services across the organisation. You will liaise between employees, Managers, People & Capability, Finance, and the external payroll provider to ensure payroll data is accurate, timely and compliant.

The role focuses on systemised processes, problem solving and delivering excellent customer service in a people-centred environment, with opportunities to improve payroll