Senior Advisor, Education Payroll - Wellington

Kumara Vine; Wellington; Hybride; NZD 101 000 - 122 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Purchase extra days leave

Employee network groups

Inclusive environment that supports文化

Résumé du poste

Education.govt.nz in Wellington is seeking a Senior Advisor, Education Payroll to improve payroll services for state and state-integrated schools. You will provide guidance to the payroll provider, the sector and the Ministry, communicating complex issues clearly from concept to implementation.

The role requires experience in complex report writing, payroll legislation knowledge, and demonstrated project leadership, with a collaborative, fast-moving team culture and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex report writing.
• Experience in payroll and associated legislation or the proven ability to pick up complex knowledge quickly.
• Experience in leading projects to a successful conclusion.

Responsabilités

• Improve the payroll service for state and state-integrated schools.
• Provide quality advice and guidance to the payroll provider, the sector and the wider Ministry.
• Communicate problems and potential solutions clearly both verbally and in writing, from concept to implementation.

Connaissances

Complex report writing

Payroll knowledge

Project leadership

Description du poste

Senior Advisor, Education Payroll - Wellington

Permanent, full-time role, Wellington based

Make a difference for school staff in a fast-moving environment with a fun team

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 be working in a team to improve the payroll service for state and state-integrated schools. If you enjoy finding and unpicking complicated problems, communicating the problems and potential solutions clearly both verbally and in writing, and seeing those solutions through from concept to implementation, this role could be for you! You will also provide quality advice and guidance to the payroll provider, the sector and the wider Ministry.

You will also offer:

• Experience in complex report writing
• Either experience in payroll and associated legislation or the proven ability to pick up complex knowledge quickly
• Experience in leading projects to a successful conclusion.

Salary range: $101,296 - $122,490 per annumplus 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:

• Experience in complex report writing
• Either experience in payroll and associated legislation or the proven ability to pick up complex knowledge quickly
• Experience in leading projects to a successful conclusion.

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. We pick up a wide range of work and there’s always something interesting to delve into.

If you require further information you are welcome to reach out to Tim Tucker, Manager Employment Relations and Payroll Operations, at: [e-mail]

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 04 November 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.