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Posted 01 August, 2026

Senior Payroll Administrator

Ryman Healthcare
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Do you have a passion for numbers and people? Join our close-knit Payroll team in Christchurch! Thrive under leaders who champion respect and support your success Make a meaningful difference in what you do Work in a social and supportive team environment About Ryman Healthcare Ryman is a leader in retirement living andcare, employingover7,700 peoplein New Zealand and Australiaacross awiderange ofareas, including nursing, village operations, sales, technology, design, and corporate roles. At Ryman, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day. From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together so residents can feel confident everything is taken care of– becausebehind that promise is the standard we’ve always held ourselves to: it’s got to be good enough for mum and dad. We’rein a period ofrealtransformation,focussingon stronger commercial outcomes, smarter ways of working, and continuing to set the standard in retirement living and aged care. What will you do? We are looking for a motivated and proactive Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Christchurch office. In this role, you will collectively process the weekly and fortnightly pay for over 7000 team members, as well as providing support to our leaders throughout the group. You will play a vital role in investigating and processing adjustments from pay queries, as well as reconciling sick and annual leave payments. You will also be responsible for reporting to Village Management on staff leave, next of kin and other employee reports as required. What's in it for you? If you are the sort of person who loves working with a team of people who work to a clear purpose and have fun doing it, you'll love this role! Opportunity to add to your professional skills Additional wellbeingleaveand flexible working arrangements Access to over 60 discounts with well-known brands across a variety of sectors including; health and wellbeing, banking, insurance, and retail Social club events, and furry Friday's (bring your dog to work), Convenient Ryman owned onsite café (Pioneers Café) with affordable coffee and delicious food options Who are you? You have solid admin experience and enjoy working with numbers and solving problems You value people and kindness and are passionate about delivering results You strive for excellence and look for ways to exceed expectations. You can deliver with confidence in a fast-paced environment You believe in the value of strong, positive, trusting teams who work together as one You are resilient and can demonstrate composure under pressure You value communication that is clear, effective, and lacks ambiguity At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply for our vacant positions. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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