Payroll Officer

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Payroll Team
• Fixed Term until 31/12/2025, Full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

Do you want to join a high performing team in a challenging role with a high level of job satisfaction?

Lots of opportunity to learn and grow. Now is the perfect occasion to join our team.

Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay has a fixed term role to join our team as a Payroll Officer and play a crucial role in the health system at a local level.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate and keen to work in a complex environment, using AMS Leader payroll systems. We use an automated roster to pay system with a focus on getting pays “right first time” for more than 4200 roles and have a reputation of achieving efficiencies in the way we service and pay our people.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

Previous experience in a high-volume payroll position with an understanding of relevant employment legislation and both individual and collective agreements is preferred but not essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accurately and efficiently process a high volume of payroll transactions
• Maintain up to date and accurate records of payroll transactions
• Collaborate with the team and other departments to address payroll inquiries and resolve payroll related issues
• Record payroll entries in compliance with policies and procedures

Our ideal candidate for this role will:

• Be an experienced user of AMS Leader and Actor systems
• Be highly organised, accurate, and with strong attention to detail
• Thrive under time pressures
• Utilise effective communication skills
• Have the ability to analyse data and problem solve
• Work well independently yet also be an active contributor within our team
• Have advanced computer skills

We look forward to reading about your relevant experience in your CV and cover letter.

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 view the position description, click HERE and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Trena Harrison at Trena.Harrison@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.