Payroll Officer

2 months ago


Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Based at our National Office in Wellington, enjoy our modern offices on the Terrace.
- Inclusive and supportive team
- An environment where you can develop as a professional

Ngā kawenga | About the role
We are recruiting for a Payroll Officer to join our friendly payroll team. Our vision is to be a high performing team that provides accurate and timely pay outcomes with excellence in customer service to our 10,000 whānau.
This is an environment where you will learn and develop as a professional, gaining key experience in a large organisation. You'll manage end to end payroll processing activities, which include managing a portfolio for rostered, casual and salaried staff.
A typical day would see you processing complex payroll transactions, peer-reviewing, handling queries and investigations, and of course
- the morning quiz.
This is a professional and collaborative environment with the opportunity to work alongside motivated people who are inclusive and engaging with a focus on training and development. We hold a daily stand-up where we offer support to each other as a team.
He kōrero mōu | About you
This role would suit either a payroll experience, or a recent Graduate in a field like HR or Commerce who is looking for a supportive environment to develop in.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**You will bring**:

- A customer service focus to all you do
- Payroll experience, or a willingness to learn quickly
- The ability to manage relationships well
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
- Sound experience with MS Office, especially Excel and Word

Utu ā-tau | Salary
The mid point of the salary range is $66,007 and the full range (85%-120%) is $56,006 - $79,209. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.\
Ad Closes 18th of March
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.


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