People and Culture Services Advisor

Taupō District Council; Taupo; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a People and Culture Services Advisor, where you will play a vital role in streamlining payroll operations and ensuring employee records are meticulously maintained. This position offers a collaborative environment that encourages personal growth and professional development. With a strong focus on wellness and flexibility, you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating an organized workplace where employees can thrive. If you're passionate about payroll administration and want to contribute to a vibrant community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Discounted Gym Membership

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlements

Settling in Support

Qualifications

• Experienced in payroll administration with strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and streamline administrative activities to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate employee records and provide backup support for payroll services.

Skills

Payroll Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Abilities

Tech-savvy Approach

Confidentiality & Integrity

Problem-solving Mindset

Team Player Mentality

Tools

HRIS

Digital Payroll Systems

Job description

We’re looking for a People and Culture Services Advisor to help us administer, coordinate and streamline our key administrative activities with a particular focus on payroll.

ABOUT THE ROLE – NGĀ ĀHUATANGA O TE TŪRANGA

As our People & Culture Services Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring payroll operations run smoothly and employee records are accurately maintained throughout the employment cycle. You’ll provide professional, trusted advice to managers and staff, ensuring best practice is adhered to organisation wide as it relates to relevant legislation and people policies.

The cadence of this role is guided by our payroll requirements and typically you will:

• Coordinate and streamline people and culture administrative activities to boost efficiency.
• Maintain employee records in our HRIS and document management systems.
• Provide backup support for payroll services, answering queries and resolving issues.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR - KEI TE KIMIMĀTOU I TĒNEI MOMO TANGATA

We’re seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented administrator who thrives in a collaborative team environment. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong payroll knowledge – you understand relevant legislation, payroll processes, systems, and best practice.
• Excellent communication skills – you’re approachable, professional, and able to provide clear advice to managers and staff, making complex concepts easy to understand.
• Exceptional organisational abilities – you can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, streamline administrative processes, and maintain accurate records with meticulous attention to detail.
• A tech-savvy approach – you’re confident using digital payroll and HR systems and ensuring data accuracy.
• Confidentiality & integrity – you handle sensitive employee information with complete discretion, ensuring privacy and compliance at all times.
• Problem-solving mindset – you proactively find solutions to challenges, whether it’s a tricky payroll issue or refining processes for improved efficiency.
• Team player mentality – you work collaboratively with colleagues, offering support and assistance wherever needed to enhance collective success.

We’re looking for someone who is not only experienced in payroll administration but also passionate about creating an organised, efficient, and supportive environment for employees to thrive in.

WHAT WE OFFER - NGĀ ĀHUATANGA KEI A MĀTOU

Our people are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - about the council, its impact, and their own potential. Your career aspirations will be encouraged, whether you’re just starting out or an expert. Our strengths-based environment will enable you to be the best version of yourself at work.

Our spaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation. We collaborate closely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community.We encourage our people to find the flexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out of work. When you join us, you’ll enjoy our:

• Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membership and health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Flexible work environment – work from home options and flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance
• Assistance with ongoing professional development – access to learning opportunities to help you grow
• Generous leave entitlements!
• Settling in support – if you’re joining us from outside of the district, we’ll work with you to make a seamless transition

WHO ARE WE? KO WAI MĀTOU?

Every day brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupō District Council. Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy, optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingness to do things differently to secure the best result. We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us to strive with considerationon behalf of our district. We are motivated by ensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embrace opportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do.

Are you ready for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of a high performing, supportive team? Apply today and be the driving force behind an organised, efficient, and thriving workforce … who get paid on time, every time!

CLOSING DATE:13 May 2025 or when the vacancy is filled.