Payroll Officer

• Based at our National Office in Wellington, enjoy our modern offices on the Terrace.
• Two full time, permanent roles available.
• An environment where you can develop as a professional

'Kotahi ano te kaupapa, ko te oranga o te iwi' - There is only one purpose to our work: the wellness and wellbeing of our people.

Nga kawenga | About the role

We are recruiting for two new Payroll Officers to join our friendly payroll team. We are a high performing team that provides accurate and timely pay outcomes with excellence in customer service to our 11,000 whanau.

This is an environment where you will learn and develop as a professional, gaining key experience in a large organisation. You'll manage variety of payroll processing activities, which include managing a portfolio for rostered, casual and salaried staff.

A typical day would see you processing complex payroll transactions, peer-reviewing, handling queries and investigations, and of course- the morning quiz.

This is a professional and collaborative environment with the opportunity to work alongside motivated leaders and colleagues who are inclusive and engaging with a focus on training and development. Daily stand-ups, Fortnightly training sessions, team catch ups and social events are key support and collaboration activities.

He korero mou | About you

These roles would suit either a payroll experience, or a recent Graduate in a field like HR or Commerce who is looking for a supportive environment to develop in.

Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience

Submit your application online and include evidence and examples within your written application as to how you meet the following essential requirements:

• A customer service focus to all you do
• Payroll experience, an eagerness to learn quickly and own your own learning
• The ability to manage relationships well
• Problem solve effectively
• Sound experience with MS Office, especially Excel and Word

Utu a-tau | Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $67,988 and the full range (85%-120%) is $57,824 - $81,586. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Applications close on: Wednesday the 15th January 2025.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.