Payroll/ Health And Safety Coordinator

Silver Fern Farms; Southland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Kennington is seeking a Payroll/ Health and Safety Coordinator to join our site team. You will deliver Health & Safety coordination and payroll administration, working closely with site leadership and operations to ensure compliance and smooth daily operations.

The role suits someone who enjoys people-facing work, has strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with varied days. Standard Monday–Friday hours with some flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous Health and Safety/ Payroll experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good computer literacy and adaptability to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain Health & Safety documentation, records, and reporting.
• Support visitor, contractor, and employee compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with inductions, training records, certifications, and compliance administration.
• Maintain incident, hazard, near-miss, and corrective action records.
• Support Health & Safety audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor attendance, leave, and workforce records.
• Process payroll-related documentation and employee records.
• Support onboarding administration and system access.
• Prepare workforce and payroll reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of employee and payroll information.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Payroll experience

PayGlobal familiarity

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

PayGlobal

Job description

Te Tūranga | About the Role

At Silver Fern Farms Kennington, we are looking for a motivated, organised, and customer-focused Payroll/ Health and Safety Coordinator to join our team.

You will play a vital role in keeping our site running smoothly through the delivery of health & safety coordination and payroll. You'll work closely with site leadership and operational teams, providing efficient administrative assistance while helping ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.

This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working with people, has strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Standard Monday – Friday hours with some flexibility e.g. 7am-4pm or 8am to 5pm etc.

Te Mahi | Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Coordination & Administration

• Coordinate and maintain site Health & Safety documentation, records, and reporting.
• Support visitor, contractor, and employee compliance with site Health & Safety requirements.
• Assist with health and safety inductions, training records, certifications, and compliance administration.
• Maintain accurate incident, hazard, near-miss, and corrective action records.
• Support Health & Safety audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and maintain employee and contractor compliance documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to site leadership and operational teams.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, data entry, and documentation as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and administrative process enhancements.

Payroll & Employee Administration

• Process employee timesheets accurately and within payroll deadlines.
• Enter and maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, including PayGlobal.
• Support payroll processing.
• Monitor attendance, absenteeism, leave, and workforce records.
• Maintain accurate employee files and personnel records in accordance with company and audit requirements.
• Process payroll-related documentation and employee record updates.
• Support onboarding administration, including employee setup and system access.
• Prepare workforce and payroll reports as required.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee and payroll information

Ngā Pūkenga | About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous Health and Safety/ Payroll experience
• Previous payroll experience or exposure to systems such as PayGlobal would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Good computer literacy and confidence learning new systems
• A customer-focused approach and positive attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of the primary industry or agricultural sector would be beneficial but not essential

Why Silver Fern Farms?

At Silver Fern Farms, our purpose is Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive New Zealand company that offers long-term career opportunities while being part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

Please note that pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and health assessments are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.