Payroll Administrator

Public Service; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato is seeking a Payroll Administrator to deliver accurate, timely payroll services for staff across Waikato. This on-site role focuses on data integrity, policy compliance, and system efficiency within a high-volume environment.

You will manage payroll processes, support collective and individual agreements, and continuously improve data handling and reporting. The position is based in Hamilton with permanent, full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic payroll systems in a large organisation is preferred.
• Administration background with exposure to policy/compliance is desirable.
• Understanding of NZ employment legislation and payroll-related agreements is beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; accurate data entry required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality payroll services to Health NZ employees in the Waikato region.
• Process payroll data and ensure accuracy in calculations and reporting.
• Maintain compliance with payroll policies and collective/individual agreements, and support system users.

Skills

Payroll systems

Administration

Employment law

Employment agreements

MS Office

Data accuracy

Tools

PeopleSoft

OneStaff

Job description

# Payroll Administrator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Hamilton Central, Waiora CBD Building*** **Permanent position, 40 hours per week*** **Monday to Friday - office based role*** **Take your payroll administration expertise to the next level!**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.**About the Role**If you are ready to take your Payroll Administration skillset to the next level, then this could be the role youve been waiting for?As a Payroll Administrator at Te Whatu Ora, you will have a unique opportunity to build on your existing payroll skills, and gain significant professional development working within an organisation that works with multiple different Collective Agreements, across a varied and complex workforce.Your role is to provide a timely and efficient, high quality payroll service to employees of Health New Zealand across the Waikato District. This is an exciting, wide ranging role in a fast paced, high volume environment, where you will have responsibility for a variety of different tasks within the Payroll Team.Youll have the chance to demonstrate your skills in analysis, time and task management, as well as showcasing your attention to detail and accuracy.Click **here** to view the full position description.The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the PSA National Health Administration Workers Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support.**About Hamilton**Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.For more information on living and working in Waikato click here**About you**To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate:* Previous experience working with electronic payroll systems and processes, preferably in a large organisation (1000+ employees).* Previous experience in an administration based role ideally with some level of compliance related function, or working within policy and procedures* A general understanding of New Zealand employment and payroll related legislation* A general understanding of collective and individual employment agreements* Intermediate level or above competency using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word and Excel* High level accuracy with data entry* Previous use of PeopleSoft and OneStaff would be advantageousYou will also be involved in processing and managing numerical data and calculations, so a strong aptitude for numbers and good numerical accuracy is essential.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community**.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.**How to Apply**To apply please click **Apply online** or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on **29th October 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact *Lisa McKerrow* at [e-mail].*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato || Location: | Waikato || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 22-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 29-Oct-2026 || Reference: | WAI32890 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.waikatodhb.health.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.