Payroll Administrator

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Payroll Team
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hour’s per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay for all staff across Health NZ Hawke’s Bay. Your day will involve maintaining employee data, assisting with weekly pay runs, managing payroll enquiries, and ensuring compliance with legislation and collective agreements. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team that values precision, confidentiality, and service excellence.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where your attention to detail and proactive approach will help deliver a seamless payroll experience for our workforce. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of a health system undergoing meaningful transformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be joining a close-knit, collaborative payroll team based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital. Led by the Payroll Team Leader, the team works together to deliver accurate and timely payroll services across the district. With strong connections to the Corporate and People & Culture Directorates, the team values integrity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement - making it a great environment for someone who thrives on detail, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact.

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About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an administration role, ideally within payroll or finance.
• Strong computer skills and proven communication abilities.
• A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
• A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to apply its principles in your work.
   

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Dawn Tyler via email on dawn.tyler@hbdhb.govt.nz 

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