Department of Corrections Looking for Payroll Officer at Wellington City, Wellington Full Time

About the Job

• Multiple Payroll Officer positions
• Permanent roles and 12 month Fixed Term roles available
• Suitable for experienced Payroll Officers or recent Graduates
• Based either in our National Office in Wellington, or in one of our regional offices around the motu that may suit your location

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We are recruiting for multiple Payroll Officers to join our busy and fast paced team. If you have previous payroll experience, or if you are a recent Graduate (HR or Commerce) this could be just the opportunity you are looking for.

You will need to have a keen eye for detail and have a strength in customer service.

This role supports the payroll team to provide operational payroll services to the Department. This role is responsible for supporting the payroll operations team and assigned projects to ensure that all payroll related activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner and that sound advice and query resolution is provided.

This is a professional environment with the opportunity to work alongside motivated people who are inclusive and engaging.

Depending on your level of Payroll experience, you may be based either in our National Office in Wellington, or work out of one of our regional offices around the country.

Mōu | About you

You will be responsible for managing internal clients across the organisation. Emphasis is on service orientation and you will liaise with a client base who are very diverse and interesting.

To enjoy this challenging role, you will need to be adaptable, quick to learn, and able to work under pressure in a multi-work stream environment. If you are a highly skilled payroll professional who can manage complex queries, and ideally has demonstrated experience working through ACC processes we can offer you:

• Opportunity to work with an international Tier one payroll product (SAP)
• Highly motivated, outgoing, friendly team
• Inspiring, highly credible payroll manager and team leaders to facilitate your career growth
• Valuable career experience

As part of your application, please provide a covering letter outlining your suitability for this role. This is an exciting opportunity in a core government department.

Please clearly state in your cover letter if you are looking for a Fixed Term or a Permanent role, and also if you are interested in being based in our National Office in Wellington, or in working in one of our regional offices around the country.

Corrections embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and celebrate the collective talent of all employees.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The mid point of the salary range is $61,507 and the full range (85%-120%) is $51,006 – $72,008. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | 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, whānau, 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 whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy – Hōkai Rangi (https://careers.corrections.govt.nz/strategy).

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

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.

It is an exciting time to join us and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau. Applications close August 8. 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 [email protected].