Senior Payroll Specialist - People and Communications -Whangarei

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent – Fulltime position
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to streamline payroll-related processes and systems
• This position is located at the Tohora House, Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau

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  

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will lead, manage, and delegate the payroll process while delivering a high-quality payroll service to employees. Working within the payroll team, you will ensure payroll and reconciliation processes are completed in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. A key part of this role is proactively troubleshooting issues, implementing necessary changes, and actioning audit checks to maintain compliance and efficiency.

In a fast-paced team environment, you will share your expertise, support colleagues, and ensure all payroll processes are fully documented and audited at all times. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can work autonomously while contributing to continuous improvement in payroll operations.

About the Team/Service/ Location  

This role is part of the Payroll Services team within the People & Capability function at Health New Zealand, based at Tohoro House, Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau. As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will report to the Payroll Manager, Payroll Team Lead, and Payroll Services, working alongside a highly efficient and focused team. This is a great opportunity to contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment while ensuring payroll operations run smoothly and effectively.

About you  

You have at least three years of payroll experience and a strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all payroll processes. You can work independently, effectively prioritise weekly pay runs, and respond promptly to employee payroll inquiries. Your ability to problem-solve and manage workflows makes you a valuable asset to the team.

• A minimum of 3 years' payroll or RMO / SMO unit experience
• Strong customer services background with emphasis on issue resolution
• A working knowledge of pay-related employment legislation and best practice
• Proven experience in working with complex organisational systems
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Applications i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge and understanding of Payroll systems
• Knowledge of the Holidays Act (2003) and its requirements and the practical application of these requirements from a payroll and business perspective is preferred

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 Friday 14th March 2025. 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