Payroll Application Support & Organisational Structure Administrator
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Payroll Application Support & Organisational Structure Administrator, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time
- Our key focus in the payroll team is providing an excellent payroll service to our fellow colleagues. We strive for excellence in everything we do and are always open to new ideas on how to improve our service.
- Be part of a great team with focus on quality improvement and be part of one of the largest employers in the region where there are endless career opportunities.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
As a Payroll Application Support & Organisational Structure Administrator, you will provide training and support for all our end users of the payroll applications as well as troubleshoot any issues, ensuring that levels of access are appropriate for each user.
You will ensure that our organisation structure remains current and provide guidance and support to the HR and Payroll team with any issues. This role is a key conduit between our Payroll BAU processing team and the Payroll technical team.
There are three main focus points:
- Issues security and access to payroll applications
- Managing our organisational structure
- Acting as the first point of contact to triage all payroll technical queries
This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday. The role is employed under Nelson Hospital, however, will be based at the Richmond Health Hub.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team consists of 7 Payroll Officers and 3 Payroll Technical staff.
With nearly 3200 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
For more information on living and working in Nelson / Richmond click here
About you
As a Payroll Application Support & Organisational Structure Administrator, you will have:
an interest in organisational structure management,
an interest in technical support and security management,
strong administration skills and meticulous attention to detail,
proven ability to work self-directed within a small team,
excellent written and oral communication skills,
demonstrate your ability to engage with and develop employees skills around the use of new technology, when working with wide ranging levels of IT competency,
proven ability to foster collaboration with stakeholders,
Additionally, it would be advantageous if you had:
- experience in providing application support in a technical capacity
- experience with roster to pay systems
- experience with using AMS Software LEADER, ACTOR, SQL
However, this is not essential as training could be provided to the right candidate who has a strong administration background and is keen to develop further advance their application skills.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 24 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Margaret-Jayne Wylie (Payroll Manager) at margaret-jayne.wylie@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N25-114
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.