Payroll Officer - Healthsource (fixed term)

Kiwi Health Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Auckland is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Officer for a fixed term position until June 2026. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of payroll experience and intermediate skills in Excel. Responsibilities include processing payroll transactions, reviewing payroll data, and ensuring compliance with policies. This role offers a collaborative work environment and is suitable for team players who are committed to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of payroll or accounts experience.
• Intermediate/advanced experience with Microsoft suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions accurately.
• Review payroll data and address payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Payroll experience

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team player

Excel

Education

Tertiary or vocational studies

Job description

Payroll Officer - Healthsource (fixed term)

• Fixed term until June 2026
• This position is located in Auckland at the Connect Business Park in Penrose

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team in a shared services environment, supporting multiple different areas with accurate and customer-focused payroll services. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll transactions, reviewing payroll data, and working closely with HR information to ensure everything runs smoothly.

The Payroll Officer's role will involve maintaining payroll accuracy, addressing payroll queries, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You will work collaboratively with internal teams to provide a seamless payroll experience while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

About the Team/Service/ Location

As Healthsource, you'll join a dynamic team reporting directly to the Team Leader based at our Staff Service Centre in Penrose., where a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset drives our success.

About you

You are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in payroll, committed to meeting key performance indicators. You thrive in both individual and team environments, respond promptly to payroll queries, and excel in communication, customer service and problem-solving. Your approachable nature, hard work, and strong background in similar roles would make you an ideal candidate for this role.

• At least 2 years of payroll or accounts experience
• Intermediate/advanced experience with Microsoft suite, particularly Excel
• Strong team player
• Undertaken tertiary or vocational studies

Working for 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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 5 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at [e-mail]

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HNZ/1878247

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Fixed Term

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Human Resources - Human Resources