Payroll Systems Specialist

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Payroll
• Permanent, Full-time 80 hours 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join Health New Zealand - Te Matau a Māui as a Payroll Systems Specialist. As a vital part of the Payroll & People and Communications team, you will work closely with HR and stakeholders to deliver a professional, accurate and efficient payroll service. Join our team and play a crucial role in the health system at a local level.

We have a vacancy for someone who is passionate and keen to work in a complex environment, who can appreciate that payroll is not just pushing buttons, using AMS Leader payroll systems.

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. Reporting to the Transition Lead, you’ll work alongside experienced payroll professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services across the district. The team has strong ties to the Corporate and People & Culture Directorates and values integrity, responsiveness, and continuous improvement - making it an ideal environment for someone who thrives on systems thinking, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact.

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About you

As a Payroll Systems Specialist, key responsibilities include:

• Provide a senior level of technical and functional support and advice for payroll applications.
• Act as a subject matter expert for all payroll applications.
• Implement changes within the system to align with current collective agreements
• Test, sign off and Implement system upgrades from AMS.
• Ensure AMS system users have correct access
• Liaise with system vendor for issue resolution
• Ensure payroll system is compliant with the Holidays Act 2003
• Actively seek to improve payroll processes

With relevant previous experience dealing with complex systems and processes, you will be able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy in your work, excellent processing skills and an eye for process improvement.

You communicate effectively and are most comfortable in hardworking, collaborative teams. You take the initiative to do the things that need doing, while managing multiple priorities.

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 Trena Harrison via email on trena.harrison@hbdhb.govt.nz

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