Leave Buy Out Officer & Leave Transfers
- Based at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Epsom - Auckland
- Full-time, Fixed Term Contract 12 Jan – 3 Jun 2026
- Join a supportive payroll services team within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
*** Open to applicants with current rights to live and work in New Zealand
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
The Leave Buy Out Officer & Leave Transfers Administrator you will play a key role in supporting accurate, timely, and compliant processing of employee leave buy-outs and leave transfers across districts. You will ensure all actions align with current policy, legislation,
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About the Team/Service
At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we’re not just hiring - we’re building the future. Aotearoa’s health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, we’re creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.
You will join a collaborative payroll service environment working closely with Payroll, AskHR, HR Managers, Remuneration, Districts, and wider People & Culture teams to ensure employees receive accurate advice and support relating to leave, compliance, and policy.
About you
You will bring: -
Essential:
• A commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Understanding of the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply its principles in your everyday work
• Sound knowledge of payroll-related legislation, including Holidays Act 2003, Wages Protection Act, Parental Leave Act, Kiwisaver Act
• 1+ years’ experience in payroll or HR environments
• Strong Microsoft Office capability (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, adapt to urgent requirements, and maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong customer service mindset
Desirable:
• Experience using AMS Leader Leave Manager
• Experience with UKG Workforce Dimensions
• Prior experience reconciling or calculating leave entitlements
• Understanding of payroll systems, SQL data extraction, or audit processes
About the location
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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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Belinda Peddie – belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.