Payroll Officer

Work for a progressive world class tertiary education provider
- Work collaboratively in a well-established team with a strong reputation
- Free car parking.

**Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role**

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic and enthusiastic Payroll person to join our team in a fixed-term position to provide coverage for staff on leave. We are looking for someone who can work under pressure and can work within and maintain systems to get the job done. The purpose of this position is to provide responsive and focused Payroll processing and information services, thereby contributing to the achievement of the organisations' goals, values, and desired culture. The Payroll Officer will have an important role in inputting information, providing support and advice to Kaimahi regarding the use of the system. The focus of the position will be primarily on ensuring that Kaimahi are paid in accordance with their employment arrangements and legislation, proactively seeking ways to improve payroll processing, and providing professional, timely, and accurate reporting as required.

**Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills/Experience**
- Experienced Payroll Officer
- Working knowledge of relevant NZ Employment Legislation and compliance requirements
- Keen eye for detail and high level of accuracy
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent data entry skills including knowledge and skills using databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
- Clear and competent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working in a complex environment with many compliance requirements.
- Experience providing support to a range of people including managers.
- Able to build and maintain constructive relationships.

**Mō Mātou - About us**

Southern Institute of Technology - Te Pūkenga is a well-recognised provider of tertiary vocational training, offering a comprehensive range of programmes that lead to formal qualifications. This is an exciting time to join SIT, as you will also be part of Te Pūkenga - a nationwide network that forms New Zealand’s largest tertiary provider.

As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga, SIT is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, SIT recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

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