Payroll Controller

Join acollaborative payroll team where your expertise directly supportsthousands of healthcare workers across New Zealand. Enjoya diverse and rewarding role with opportunities to solve complex payrollchallenges, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to ahigh-performing national payroll service. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders. About the Role As a Payroll Controller, you will play a vital role inensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. Working within theSouthern payroll team and as part of Health New Zealand's national payrollservice, you will provide specialist payroll expertise, manage complex payrollprocesses, and support compliance with legislation, collective agreements, andorganisational policies. You will be responsible for maintaining strong payrollcontrols, resolving complex payroll matters, identifying opportunities forcontinuous improvement, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver ahigh-quality payroll service. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payrollprofessional who enjoys solving problems, driving excellence, and contributingto a consistent and reliable payroll experience for our workforce. This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours perfortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday;between the hours of 7.00AM to4.30PM. The role is employed under Nelson Hospital, however, will be based atthe Richmond Health Hub. Please view the position description for furtherinformation. PD currently under review. About the Team/Service/ Location The Payroll Team is a dedicated and supportive group ofpayroll professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely, andcustomer-focused payroll services across Health New Zealand. Workingcollaboratively within a nationally integrated payroll environment, the teamvalues continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and service excellence. Based at Richmond Health Hub, you'll enjoy the lifestylebenefits of the Nelson Tasman region, with its stunning natural environment,vibrant communities, and excellent work-life balance. For more information on living and working in Nelson /Tasman click here About you As an experienced payroll professional, you will bring: Proven payroll experience in a large and complex organisation; Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, employmentagreements, and payroll compliance requirements; Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex payrollmatters; Strong attention todetail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work; Exceptional communicationand stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying. Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community . We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: R1N26-239 Location: South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Non-Clinical - Human Resources - Human Resources #J-18808-Ljbffr