Legislation & Compliance Officer (Payroll)
- West Coast – Greymouth
- Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week
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 seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legislation & Compliance Officer to join the West Coast Payroll Team. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, compliant and people-focused payroll services across Health New Zealand Waitaha and Te Tai o Poutini.
Working as part of the senior payroll team, you will provide payroll processing, legislative guidance and technical support while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This is a varied role requiring excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Compliance
- Process payroll documentation including timesheets, leave forms and exception sheets
- Calculate payroll entitlements in line with employment agreements and legislation
- Participate in fortnightly payroll processing
- Maintain payroll data, tax, deductions and KiwiSaver information
- Complete IR filing, payroll audits and payroll reconciliations
- Calculate final pays, back pays, overpayments, parental leave payments and leave cash-ups
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and payment issues
Legislation & Technical Support
- Provide accurate information to ACC and external agencies
- Ensure payroll practices comply with the Holidays Act, ACC legislation and employment agreements
- Support process improvements and maintain consistency across payroll functions
- Provide technical expertise and support to colleagues
Team Support & Customer Service
- Support and train payroll team members
- Respond to payroll queries professionally and confidentially
- Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with HRSS and People & Capability teams
- Ensure accurate data entry and meet payroll deadlines
About You
You will be an organised and customer-focused payroll professional with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Payroll processing experience or knowledge
- Understanding of the Holidays Act and ACC legislation
- Fast and accurate data entry skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience within the health sector or related industry
- Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Problem-solving ability and initiative
- Ability to self-learn and adapt quickly
- Commitment to timeliness, accuracy and continuous improvement
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 career’s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.