Payroll Manager (1.0FTE) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Tohora House, Whangarei

Achieving the best health outcomes for Te Tai Tokerau, Northland communities starts with expecting the best from ourselves. We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develop, grow and stay inspired. Here, you can make an impact on your community and on your own professional development – all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

About the role

Start your journey with us - we are looking for an exceptional Payroll Manager to lead and manage the payroll function ensuring statutory and employee terms and conditions are met. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for planning, organising, and allocating resources for payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll services and maintaining Payroll information system to meet statutory requirements.

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the Payroll team ensuring that all processes are executed appropriately and in a timely manner. You will operate as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues and continuously looks for improvements in operational processes and designs and implements those initiatives.  Additionally, this role will oversee Payroll reporting services, engage with stakeholders, and champion equity and Te Tiriti obligations. The role is integral to upholding our values and culture while driving reliable Payroll service delivery and continuous improvement.

The successful individual will optimise the contribution of the team through coaching, counselling and implements workable solutions to business issues/problems with minimum referral to management.

Key skills and experience required

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a New Zealand Payroll operations role
• Experience in Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience in a complex multi-union and Collective Agreement environment

Experience in a health setting is preferred, however not essential to apply.

If you have the skill base and the experience detailed above, we would like to hear from you!

A career with Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development – all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hirangi) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

Vacancy No: AD23-083

Closes: 9 October 2023