Payroll Administrator

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contributions

Professional development

Wellness support

Job summary

Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, Waikato District, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to elevate payroll services in a busy, office-based role. You will manage electronic payroll systems for a large workforce, align with the PSA National Health Administration Workers Collective Agreement, and contribute to professional development and wellness support.

This permanent, 40-hour week role offers benefits including KiwiSaver contributions and a structured payroll environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with electronic payroll systems and processes in a large organisation (1000+ employees).
• Experience in an administration-based role with some compliance function or policy procedures.
• Understanding of New Zealand employment and payroll legislation.
• Understanding of collective and individual employment agreements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality payroll service to Health New Zealand employees across Waikato.
• Work with multiple Collective Agreements in a complex workforce.
• Operate in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment.
• Demonstrate strong analysis, time and task management, and attention to detail.

Skills

Payroll systems

Administration

NZ payroll legislation

Collective agreements

MS Word & Excel

Data entry accuracy

PeopleSoft/OneStaff (advantage)

Tools

PeopleSoft

OneStaff

Job description

• 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!

  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

  • 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 advantageous

  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.