Leave Transfer and Buy out Officer at Te Whatu Ora, All Locations

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Remote | Full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to more than 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations, from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We are seeking a Leave Transfer and Buy Out Officer to join our People & Culture function in a nationally focused, remote role.

In this position, you will be responsible for calculating and processing employee leave transfers and leave buy‑out requests in line with organisational policy and legislative requirements. You will manage leave balances transferred between districts, ensure accurate loading of data into payroll systems, and respond to employee and manager queries relating to leave transfers and cash‑ups.

This role requires strong attention to detail, sound payroll or HR knowledge, and a customer‑focused approach, ensuring employees receive accurate, timely and professional support.

About the Team / Service / Location

You will work within the People & Culture team, collaborating closely with Payroll, AskHR, HR Business Partners, district teams and system specialists. Although the role is remote, you will be well supported by a wider national team committed to delivering consistent, high‑quality payroll and leave services across Health New Zealand.

About You

You are a detail‑focused professional with payroll or HR experience who enjoys working with policies, systems and data, while supporting employees and managers with confidence and clarity.

You will bring:

• Experience in payroll or HR (minimum 1 year)
• A sound understanding of payroll‑related legislation, including the Holidays Act 2003
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong customer service mindset and ability to manage queries professionally

Experience with AMS Leader Leave Manager or UKG Workforce Dimensions will be advantageous.

Working for 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 11:59 PM Tuesday 14th July 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Cherushka Pillay @ cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.