Payroll Coordinator

• Payroll Coordinator - Waikato
• Alexandra Street, Hamilton CBD
• Full Time – 80hours per fortnight (1FTE)
• Fixed Term Position (10 month cover contract)

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

Te Whatu Ora Waikato is looking for a Coordinator within the Payroll Department. This is an exciting role to work alongside a Payroll Team to deliver payroll services for Te Whatu Ora Waikato employees. Reporting to the Payroll Team Lead, you will work to ensure accurate and timely payments to all employees. This includes ensuring compliance with policies, employment agreements, and relevant legislation.

Ideally you will be proactive and have a strong payroll background and experience working in a large team within a high and complex payroll environment. You will have strong communication skills capable of dealing with complex payroll queries and working to meet specific payroll deadlines.

Required skills include a strong technical ability to understand complex payroll rules and legislation, and practical application of these rules and regulations. Ability to work well in a team and desire to become part of a positive working culture is essential. You must be highly organised with excellent and have the ability to manage your time effectively.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering timely and accurate payroll payments to all Te Whatu Ora Waikato staff
• Providing mentoring and support to other payroll staff
• Ensuring Payroll Compliance with relevant payroll rules and employment legislation
• Dealing with high and complex queries
• Contributing to a positive workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion and equity
• Supporting the business processes feeding into Payroll and to ensure continuous quality improvement

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About the Service

We are a values based and inclusive team that is committed to ensuring timely and accurate payments to our staff. To do this we are working to develop a robust and capable workforce. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply.

About you

We are looking for a payroll superstar that is looking to advance their payroll career.

• You should have at least 3-5 years of payroll experience
• Ideally you would have some experience leading a small team
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to relate with people from different walks of life
• PeopleSoft (HRIS) experience preferred

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.