Payroll Coordinator

• Provide administrative support for the payroll function activities
• Wellington based only
• Full-time role with flexible working options
  
  

Delivering timely and accurate payroll is essential to supporting our people who serve children and families across Aotearoa

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey
  
  

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Due to an internal promotion an opportunity has opened up as a Payroll Coordinator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our payroll operations run smoothly and compliantly. You'll provide critical administrative support across the payroll lifecycle—from verifying HR data to managing deductions, superannuation, ACC set up and final pays. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you'll help maintain accuracy, timeliness, and legislative compliance.

This role is more than just numbers. You'll be a trusted first point of contact for payroll queries, offering informed advice aligned with employment agreements and legislation. You'll collaborate with HR and People & Leadership teams, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support confidential payroll actions like redundancy and settlement calculations.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a high-trust, customer-focused environment, is detail-oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to support those who support our tamariki.

Hybrid working arrangements – office based in Wellington with flexible WFH options. Currently three days in the office, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, with the ability to come in additional days for business requirements.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Payroll experience is preferred but not necessary, applicants who have experience working in a high volume and pressured environment or similar, with tight deadlines and KPIs will also be considered
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to grasp concepts and processes quickly
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to a variety of audiences and build and maintain rapport with others
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture
  
  

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step-based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $68,371 and $75,501 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Thursday 15th October 2026

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.