Payroll Officer

New Zealand Government; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand is seeking a Payroll Officer at the Richmond Health Hub to support end-to-end payroll processing in a permanent full-time role. Work involves a roster-to-pay system and a large, integrated payroll operation across Nelson Marlborough.

The successful candidate will contribute to accurate payroll services, build knowledge of NZ payroll regulations, and collaborate with HR and admin teams in a fast-paced environment. Based at Richmond Health Hub with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processes and timelines.
• Ability to learn and apply NZ payroll regulations and policies.
• Strong admin and data accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for ~3,000 employees across Nelson Marlborough.
• Utilise roster-to-pay systems and AMS software to process payroll.
• Support payroll/HRIS applications and respond to payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Administration

Customer focus

Tools

AMS Software LEADER

AMS Software ACTOR

SQL

Job description

Payroll Officer, Richmond Health Hub, Permanent Full-time

This is an opportunity to extend your payroll skills or start a career in payroll.Withover 20 different collective agreements, and numerous individual employmentagreements, we can provide you with the unique opportunity to grow and developyour Payroll skills in an environment that supports your existing skills.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

If you already have Payrollskills, this is an opportunity to grow and extend those skills.Alternatively, if you have a strong administration background and iskeen to learn payroll, this is an opportunity to start in at ground level anddevelop your skills.Our payroll team is responsiblefor end-to-end processing payroll for just over 3,000 Nelson Marlboroughemployees, geographically, spread from Murchison to Blenheim. We have afully integrated roster-to-pay system to assist us with such a large andcomplex payroll service.Our key focus is to provide aquality payroll service to our fellow colleagues. We strive forexcellence in everything we do and are always open to new ideas on how toimprove our service.This is a permanent role, working80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00AMto 4.30PM. The role isemployed under Nelson Hospital, however, will be based at the Richmond HealthHub.Please refer to the position description for moreinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team consists of 7 Payroll Officers and 6 Payroll Technicalstaff.With nearly 3200 employees, we are Nelsonand Marlborough's largest employer, which means the opportunities here areendless. Our main locations are Nelson andWairau Hospitals, and the Richmondand Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and serviceall parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it.We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity,innovation, respect and teamwork.For more information on living and working in Tasman click here

About you

• motivation
• embrace change and are customer focused to work in a fast paced environment
• strong administration skills with meticulous attention to detail
• proven ability to work self-directed within a small team
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• demonstrated ability to engage with and develop employees skills around the use of new technology, when working with wide ranging levels of IT competency
• proven ability to foster collaboration with stakeholders.

Tosucceed in this role, you will have an interest in payroll and working withPayroll/HRIS applications.

Itwould be advantageous if you have knowledge of NZ Payroll related legislation,experience with roster-to-pay systems and experience with using AMS Software(LEADER, ACTOR, SQL). However, this is not essential as training will beprovided to the right candidate who has a strong administration background andis keen to developyour career in payroll.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Job ref: R1N26-128We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.