Payroll Officer – People and Culture

Job title: Payroll Officer – People and Culture

Company: Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora


Job description:

• Permanent, full-time position
• This position is located in Auckland at the Connect Business Park in Penrose

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 RoleWe are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team in a shared services environment, supporting multiple different areas with accurate and customer-focused payroll services. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll transactions, reviewing payroll data, and working closely with HR information to ensure everything runs smoothly.The Payroll Officer’s role will involve maintaining payroll accuracy, addressing payroll queries, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You will work collaboratively with internal teams to provide a seamless payroll experience while identifying opportunities for process improvements.About youYou are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with proven experience in payroll, committed to meeting key performance indicators. You thrive in both individual and team environments, respond promptly to payroll queries, and excel in communication, customer service and problem-solving. Your approachable nature, hard work, and strong background in similar roles would make you an ideal candidate for this role.

• At least 2 years of payroll or accounts experience
• Intermediate/advanced experience with Microsoft suite, particularly Excel
• Strong team player
• Undertaken tertiary or vocational studies

Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Wednesday, 11 June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at

Expected salary:

Location: Auckland

Job date: Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:24:37 GMT

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