Senior Payroll Officer

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Nurse Maude Full time

Te Mahi/About the Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Payroll Officer to join our team at Nurse Maude in Christchurch. This full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, plays a key part in supporting the Payroll Manager to ensure the accurate and timely processing of wages and salaries for approximately 1300 employees fortnightly across multiple collective contracts with complexity.

As a Senior Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll using PayGlobal, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of staff in compliance with all relevant legislation and organisational policies. This role includes maintaining employee records, supporting external reporting obligations (including to IRD, WINZ, and ACC), and contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes. You will also provide guidance to team members and play a key role in payroll-related projects, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, compliant, and efficient payroll function.

He momo/About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:

- Extensive end-to-end payroll processing experience for 500+ employees
- A strong working knowledge of the Holidays Act and relevant employment legislation
- Previous experience using PayGlobal (preferred)
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- A team-oriented, supportive approach with a friendly and professional manner
- A demonstrated commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural responsiveness
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Ki te huanga/Benefits of working at Nurse Maude

As well as joining a friendly and supportive team in a varied and rewarding role, Nurse Maude offers:

- Wellbeing - The wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer discounts on a range of wellbeing activities including gym memberships, massages, eye tests and glasses, mole checks and dentures
- Staff Discounts - You will have access to a range of great staff discounts with our suppliers
- Health Insurance
- Discounted healthcare through Southern Cross
- Staff Development - We encourage and support personal and professional development through study and research

Te Whakahaerenga/The Organisation

Nurse Maude is a well-known and highly regarded organisation providing nursing and homecare to some of the most vulnerable in our community. Established over 120 years ago. Nurse Maude provides services to more than 40,000 people each year, delivering over a million hours of district and specialist nursing, home support services, hospice and community palliative care and allied support.

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Job Details
Reference #20291Posted on14 May 2025Closes on14 Jun 2025 23:55Location(s)ChristchurchExpertiseFinanceJob level(s)ExperiencedWork type(s)Permanent full-timePosition description (click link to view)Senior Payroll Officer - Position Description - May 2025.pdfApply

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