Senior payroll

7 days ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time
  • Fulltime
  • Permanent
  • This position is expected to work primarily from Dunedin Hospital

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Senior Payroll / HRIS Administrator is responsible for providing payroll and HRIS system support, advice, and services to ensure employees receive accurate and timely payroll assistance. This role also supports the Payroll Manager by taking leadership as the first point of contact for Payroll and HRIS Administrators, offering guidance and issue resolution.

Operating with minimal supervision, this role actively participates in the day-to-day administration, maintenance, reporting, and operations of the payroll system. The Senior Payroll / HRIS Administrator ensures that all processing and related activities are completed accurately and on time, contributing to the overall efficiency and compliance of payroll functions within the organisation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

This role is based at Dunedin Hospital and sits within the People and Communications team, specifically in the Payroll area. You'll be working alongside a dedicated, collaborative, and high-performing team that is passionate about delivering exceptional payroll and HRIS support.

Our team is driven, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. We pride ourselves on our strong communication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence in providing seamless payroll services to the organisation.

About you

We are looking for an experienced payroll and HR professional with over four years of expertise in payroll and HRIS functions. You have a strong customer focus, ensuring employees receive accurate and timely support, and you approach your work with integrity and trust.

You thrive in problem-solving, can work independently with confidence, and are also a supportive senior team member, offering guidance and leadership when needed. Balancing multiple priorities comes naturally to you, and you excel at managing a busy and varied workload with efficiency and attention to detail.

  • 4-5 years NZ payroll experience
  • 2+ years' experience in a large complex payroll environment
  • 2+ years working in an environment with multiple collective agreements
  • Advanced Excel skills are essential (eg. pivot tables, v-lookups, macros)
  • Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 16th March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ashlyn by emailing ashlyn.clarricoats@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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