Fixed Term Senior Payroll Officer - Legislation and Compliance | Corporate

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Start Date  - As soon as possible
Hours  - 1.0FTE (40 hours a week)
Status  - Fixed Term for 12 months
Location  - Corporate Office, Christchurch City Centre
Salary - As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 6

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement - Administration and Clerical Pay Equity - Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Payroll kapa (team) is a fundamental part of the HR Shared Services (HRSS) whānau (family).  They tautoko (support) the largest workforce in the South Island ensuring we pay our kaimahi (staff) accurately, on time, every time. They - re hard-working and dedicated delivering their mahi (work) to high standards putting the kaimahi (staff) at the centre of what they do.

We are seeking a motivated Payroll Officer to join our Legislation and Compliance kapa (team) within our Payroll Department. This is a busy role where you will be responsible for development and delivery of excellent customer service experience, make timely and accurate payments to kaimahi (staff) of the Waitaha Canterbury, maintain employee records and work closely with the HRSS kapa (team).

You will be responsible for:

• Calculating work and non-work related ACC payments.
• Providing accurate and prompt information to WellNZ and ACC.
• Liaising with all HRSS teams to ensure a timely pay run.
• Loading pay data into the Payroll system.
• Co-ordinating, training, and supporting other team members.
• Answering employee related queries with a confidential and empathetic approach.
• Liaise wither other Te Whatu Ora kaimahi (staff), WellNZ and ACC to obtain accurate ACC claim details.
• Investigation and resolution of payments.

Ko wai koe | About You

To be successful in this role, you should be comfortable in a complex, diverse and fast-paced work environment.  We need someone who - s resilient, driven, works well under pressure and is unphased by delivering to deadlines while achieving a high level of accuracy.  This role would suit an energetic problem solver with a keen eye for detail who can adapt their style and focus when the need arises.  Drive and determination to deliver excellent customer service is a must.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Understanding of ACC payment legislation and Holidays act.
• Experience in health or related field.
• Considerable experience processing Payroll, experience with Superannuation, Kiwi Saver, Deductions, IR Filing and taxation is required.
• Accurate numeracy and keyboard skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Suite applications and proficient user of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sound organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.

Ngā hua - Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
• Close to public transport

When you work at the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Mō mātou  - About us

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Canterbury | Waitaha,  we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Tono ināianei  - Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here. 

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Position Ref: FTMSeniorPO
For more information about this role please contact Nila Gopal -  Nila.Gopal@cdhb.health.nz 

Kia mau te wehi!