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Payroll Administrator Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
Permanent, Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
Play a vital role in supporting the workforce by ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
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
We are looking for a detailfocused and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our busy Payroll team. In this role, youll provide essential administrative support to ensure accurate and timely pay processing for all staff across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay.
Youll assist with weekly pay runs, maintain employee records, process deductions, manage documentation, and respond to payroll enquiries. Youll also work across multiple payroll systems, support compliance with legislation and collective agreements, and escalate complex matters to senior payroll officers when needed.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, problemsolving and working behind the scenes to keep critical systems running smoothly.
Please click here to view the position description
About the Team/Service/ Location
Youll join the Payroll team, located at the Corporate Office in Hawkes Bay. The team is supportive, collaborative, and plays a vital part in ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time.
The Payroll team works closely with colleagues across People & Communications, Finance, managers, team leaders, unions, and external authorities such as IRD, ACC and superannuation providers. You will be part of a service that values confidentiality, accuracy, teamwork and exceptional customer service.
For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE
About you
Youre someone who is organised, motivated and comfortable working with numbers, processes and systems. You bring professionalism, initiative and a strong focus on accuracy.
You will have:
Previous administration experience
Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
A confidential and professional approach
A positive, cando attitude
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
You will also be able to:
Apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your work
Build positive relationships across a wide range of teams
Manage your time effectively and meet deadlines
Take personal responsibility and show initiative
Bring selfawareness and professionalism to every interaction
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 by 3rd March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Trena Harrison 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.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Payroll Administrator Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
Permanent, Full-Time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
Play a vital role in supporting the workforce by ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
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
We are looking for a detailfocused and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our busy Payroll team. In this role, youll provide essential administrative support to ensure accurate and timely pay processing for all staff across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawkes Bay.
Youll assist with weekly pay runs, maintain employee records, process deductions, manage documentation, and respond to payroll enquiries. Youll also work across multiple payroll systems, support compliance with legislation and collective agreements, and escalate complex matters to senior payroll officers when needed.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, problemsolving and working behind the scenes to keep critical systems running smoothly.
Please click here to view the position description
About the Team/Service/ Location
Youll join the Payroll team, located at the Corporate Office in Hawkes Bay. The team is supportive, collaborative, and plays a vital part in ensuring our people are paid correctly and on time.
The Payroll team works closely with colleagues across People & Communications, Finance, managers, team leaders, unions, and external authorities such as IRD, ACC and superannuation providers. You will be part of a service that values confidentiality, accuracy, teamwork and exceptional customer service.
For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE
About you
Youre someone who is organised, motivated and comfortable working with numbers, processes and systems. You bring professionalism, initiative and a strong focus on accuracy.
You will have:
Previous administration experience
Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
A confidential and professional approach
A positive, cando attitude
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
You will also be able to:
Apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in your work
Build positive relationships across a wide range of teams
Manage your time effectively and meet deadlines
Take personal responsibility and show initiative
Bring selfawareness and professionalism to every interaction
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 by 3rd March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Trena Harrison 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.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
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