Payroll Support Specialist at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Auckland | Permanent, Full-Time

Play a key role supporting a national payroll function during a period of transformation
Contribute your payroll expertise in a values-driven, people-focused organisation

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist and community health services across more than 80 locations nationwide, working toward a more equitable, accessible and innovative health system.

About the Role

As a Payroll Support Specialist, you will provide high-quality administrative, technical and analytical support to leaders across the National Payroll structure. This is a varied and influential role where your expertise will directly support informed decision-making, payroll accuracy, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You'll work across payroll data, reporting, and analysis, contribute to Employment Relations Authority (ERA) matters, support CME implementation, and assist with national datasets, audits, and legislative requirements. You'll also collaborate closely with payroll, HR, legal teams, and business units across Health New Zealand, contributing to a nationwide system that supports thousands of kaimahi.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working with complexity, using data and critical thinking to solve problems, and contributing to a collaborative, improvement-focused team environment.

About You

You will bring strong payroll and analytical capability, along with a commitment to equity, quality, and service excellence. Ideally, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications or 5+ years' experience in payroll and/or HR roles
• Strong experience in payroll analysis, reporting, and providing technical advice
• Ability to interpret data, develop reports, and support decision-making in complex environments
• Sound knowledge of payroll systems and strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power BI or similar tools)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply its principles in your work

Experience in government or large, complex organisations is desirable.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workforce. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

Our values underpin how we work together and support one another to deliver Pae Ora – healthy futures for all.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “Apply Now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59pm Sunday 12^th April 2026.

For further information, please contact Cherushka Pillay at cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.
We will review applications as they are received and may progress the recruitment process prior to the closing date.