Payroll Process Administrator - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Híbrido; NZD 62 000 - 74 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working arrangements

Extra days leave

Employee network groups

Inclusive environment

Development and learning programs

Wellness initiatives

Resumo da oferta

Ministry of Education NZ is seeking a Payroll Process Administrator in Wellington to manage transfer and removal applications for teachers and principals, ensuring accurate processing and timely advice to schools. The role supports the Payroll Operations team and works within a flexible environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, time management, and ability to read legislation and policies.

Qualificações

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong time management and the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret legislation, collective agreements and policies.
• Willingness to understand Te Ao Māori, Te Reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Ability to apply policies and processes to deliver compliant, effective functions.

Responsabilidades

• Process transfer and removal applications from start to finish.
• Provide quality advice to applicants and schools.
• Support wider Payroll Operations team with other processes.
• Implement changes in policy and employment agreements as required.
• Follow applications through from start to finish.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Time management

Legislation interpretation

Policy application

Teamwork

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Payroll Process Administrator - Wellington

• Make a difference for teachers and principals in a fast-moving environment
• Flex your problem-solving muscles on complex issues
• Help shape the future of Education

We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

You will primarily be working with applicants, other teams within the Ministry and key stakeholders to provide teachers and principals who are moving to different locations with an accurate, timely transfer and removal service. You will process applications from start to finish, provide quality advice and guidance to applicants and schools, and have input into the process and system. You will also support the wider Payroll Operations team with other processes.

• Follow applications through from start to finish
• Find solutions to complex issues
• Provide quality advice to the applicants and schools
• Implement changes in policy and employment agreements with as required

Salary range: $61,879 - $73,999 per annum + KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

• Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported
• The ability to purchase extra days leave
• A range of employee network groups
• An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey
• Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments
• Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing

About you | Mōhou ake

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) who can balance competing priorities. You will have excellent time management skills, an ability to work well both independently and in a team, and an understanding of the machinery of government. You will be able to read and accurately interpret legislation, collective agreements and policies.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

You will also demonstrate:

• Ability to apply policies and processes to deliver functions that are compliant, effective, and meet the needs of the Ministry
• Support design work, testing and implementation of new processes or systems as required
• Learn and implement new processes to support the wider team as required

At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau.

The team you'll be joining is welcoming and a lot of fun. We work collaboratively together, but when needed see tasks or projects through independently. You'll primarily be responsible for processing the transfer and removal applications, and will also be involved in other work as and when required.

We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

You are also welcome to reach out to Tim Tucker, Manager Employment Relations and Payroll Operations for more information at [e-mail]

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 27 October 2026

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.