Payroll Officer

Te Mahi - About the Position Join Our Team as a Payroll Officer - Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy, compliance, and service excellence? Do you want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of others? If so, we'd love to hear from you Nurse Maude, a trusted name in community health and support services, is looking for a permanent part-time Payroll Officer to join our Finance team in Christchurch, working approximately 56 hours a fortnight. This is your opportunity to contribute to a values-led organisation that supports thousands of people across Canterbury. As a Payroll Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. You'll be responsible for processing fortnightly payrolls, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Holidays Act 2003. You'll also support the Payroll Manager in delivering a streamlined, customer-focused payroll service. Key Responsibilities - Process wages, salaries, and allowances with precision and timeliness - Maintain and update employee records - Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and collective agreements - Respond to payroll queries professionally and efficiently - Support the team during peak periods and staff absences - Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold health, safety, and wellbeing standards - Actively uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi He momo - About you You'll bring a strong foundation in payroll, along with the personal qualities that make you a great team member and trusted colleague. To thrive in this role, you'll have: Experience & Knowledge - 3+ years' payroll experience in a medium to large organisation - Strong understanding of NZ payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act 2003 - Familiarity with Collective Agreements - Proven experience using the PayGlobal payroll system Skills & Competencies - Exceptional data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment - A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Personal Attributes - Friendly, personable, and approachable - Positive and energetic, with a "can-do" attitude - Flexible, adaptable, and committed to getting the job done - A genuine team player who contributes to a supportive and values-driven culture - Willingness to engage in training and development to maintain and grow your skills Ki te huanga - Benefits of working at Nurse Maude Make a real difference with your work — join a trusted organisation that cares for its community. For over 120 years, Nurse Maude has been a respected leader in delivering nursing, homecare, hospice, and specialist services to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Each year, we support over 40,000 individuals, providing more than a million hours of care across Canterbury. When you join Nurse Maude, you're not just taking on a job — you're becoming part of a passionate, values-driven team that's committed to making a meaningful impact. You'll be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where your work is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contribution truly matters. We offer: - A collaborative and inclusive work environment - A chance to contribute to a respected, community-focused organisation - Ongoing support for personal and professional development through study, research, and tailored learning opportunities - Wellbeing and health benefits through staff discounts on gym memberships, massages, eye care, mole checks, dentures, discounted health insurance, and many others. Ki aro - Interested? Job Details Reference #21111Posted on02 Sep 2025Closes on02 Oct 2025 23:55Location(s)ChristchurchExpertiseFinanceJob level(s)ExperiencedWork type(s)Permanent part-timePosition description (click link to view)Position Description - Payroll Officer - August 2025.pdfApply Print