Payroll Controller

Payroll Controller

Payroll Controller, Richmond Health Hub, Permanent Fulltime

Join a collaborative payroll team where your expertise directly supports thousands of healthcare workers across New Zealand.

Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role with opportunities to solve complex payroll challenges, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to a high-performing national payroll service.

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

As a Payroll Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time. Working within the Southern payroll team and as part of Health New Zealand's national payroll service, you will provide specialist payroll expertise, manage complex payroll processes, and support compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and organizational policies.

You will be responsible for maintaining strong payroll controls, resolving complex payroll matters, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, driving excellence, and contributing to a consistent and reliable payroll experience for our workforce.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday; between the hours of 7.00AM to 4.30PM. The role is employed under Nelson Hospital, however, will be based at the Richmond Health Hub.

Please view the position description for further information. PD currently under review.

About the Team/Service/Location

The Payroll Team is a dedicated and supportive group of payroll professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely, and customer-focused payroll services across Health New Zealand. Working collaboratively within a nationally integrated payroll environment, the team values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and service excellence.

Based at Richmond Health Hub, you'll enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Nelson Tasman region, with its stunning natural environment, vibrant communities, and excellent work-life balance.

For more information on living and working in Nelson / Tasman click here

About you

As an experienced payroll professional, you will bring:

• Proven payroll experience in a large and complex organization;
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, employment agreements, and payroll compliance requirements;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex payroll matters;
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work;
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 careers' portal by 14 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Margaret-Jayne Wyllie (Payroll Manager) at Margaret-Jayne.Wylie@nmdhb.govt.nz.

Job ref: R1N26-239

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.