Fixed Term Payroll Officer - Greymouth - People and Communications

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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 Payroll kapa (team) is a fundamental part of the HR Shared Services (HRSS) whānau (family).  They tautoko (support) the largest workforce in the South Island ensuring we pay our kaimahi (staff) accurately, on time, every time. They're hard-working and dedicated delivering their mahi (work) to high standards putting the kaimahi (staff) at the centre of what they do.

We are seeking a motivated Payroll Officer to join our Processing Team within our Payroll Department. This is a busy role where you will be responsible for development and delivery of excellent customer service experience, make timely and accurate payments to kaimahi (staff) of Te Tai o Poutini (West Coast) and Waitaha (Canterbury), maintaining employee records and work closely with the HRSS kapa (team).

We are looking for someone to step into a fixed-term role until approximately January 2026. 

You will be responsible for:

• Setting up employee's tax code changes, Kiwisaver, union deductions etc
• Calculating back payments, overpayments, parental leave payments, cash ups as per the Holidays Act and or different MECA
• Process and maintain time and attendance data
• Interpretation and extension of bulk timesheets, exception sheets, leave forms and other documents as required in accordance with employment agreements and the Holidays Act
• Coding of daily dated data and filing of payroll documents.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 3. For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement - Administration and Clerical Pay Equity – Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

About you

To be successful in this role, you should be comfortable in a complex, diverse and fast-paced work environment.  We need someone who's resilient, driven, works well under pressure and is unphased by delivering to deadlines while achieving a high level of accuracy.  This role would suit an energetic problem solver with a keen eye for detail who can adapt their style and focus when the need arises.  Drive and determination to deliver excellent customer service is a must.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills and customer service experience.
• Accurate numeracy and keyboard skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Payroll background or transferable skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Suite applications and proficient user of Microsoft Excel.

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 are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are 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 Thursday 13th March. 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