PayrollHRIS Administrator

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 04-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Payroll/HRIS Administrator

Wakari Hospital Dunedin

Salary range $78614 and $82239 p.a pro rata depending on experience

Full time (1.0 FTE) fixed term position
Large commercial environment
Genuinely supportive team
Free on-site parking!

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

The Payroll/HRIS Administrator position here at Health New Zealand Southern is a varied and busy role supporting the payroll function for a team of more than 6300 employees throughout the Southern region. Our team is an experienced friendly and hard-working bunch who support each other to provide the best possible service for the organisation.

In this role you will be providing support advice and above all an efficient and accurate payroll service across our diverse organisation. Along with our existing administrators the key responsibilities of your role will be:

Ensuring that all employees receive accurate and timely Payroll/HRIS services
Assisting with reporting related activities
Providing advice to both employees and management
Ensuring you keep informed and up to date with relevant legislation

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are on the lookout for a team player who will bring their extensive knowledge and experience within payroll to actively contribute to the smooth running of the service. Our ideal candidate will have the following:

Commercial payroll experience and a broad understanding of the end-to-end payroll process
High levels of computer literacy particularly within Excel and other Microsoft applications
Strong attention to detail
Flexibility in your approach and the ability to work well in an agile environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Competency with te ao Māori tikanga and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 13 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Deborah McDonald at

Please note we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Payroll/HRIS AdministratorWakari Hospital DunedinSalary range $78614 and $82239 p.a pro rata depending on experienceFull time (1.0 FTE) fixed term positionLarge commercial environmentGenuinely supportive teamFree on-site parking!Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles o...