Implementation Analyst - Payroll

• Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) role, working 40 hours per week between Mondays and Fridays
• Tohora House, Whangarei Hospital
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive workplace. Gain further skills and knowledge in a healthcare setting

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

We are seeking a meticulous and analytical Implementation Analyst to join our Payroll team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in interpreting, administering, implementation and ensuring compliance with changes in policies and process and not limited to collective agreements.

You will work closely with the Payroll Analysts and HR and will lead the implementation of Collective and Derived Individual Agreements, including the monitoring of activities throughout Northland, Te Tai Tokerau District are managed through a best practice framework and within PSe (Payroll application). Regularly review and improve processes, systems, ways of working and interfaces within HR Services, HR Business Partnering, and Recruitment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Payroll team is responsible for processing all remuneration entitlements and deductions due to staff, through the liaison with the Payroll Team Leader and HR Service Partners in a timely and accurate manner.

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About you

• 5+ years NZ Payroll or Human Resources experience
• 5+ years’ experience in a large complex payroll environment
• 5+ years working in an environment with multiple collective agreements
• Excellent data analytics and modelling skills – the ability to identify trends, patterns and insights from data

Previous experience in a Human Resources environment in the New Zealand health sector is desirable, however not essential to apply.

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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 28 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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