Payroll Administrator

Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Join our team

We're looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Administrator on a part-time basis (24 hours a week) to support the smooth delivery of payroll services across our organisation.

In this role, you'll act as the key link between our employees, managers, People & Capability team, Finance team, and our external payroll provider. While payroll processing is managed by a specialist payroll service provider, you'll play an important role in ensuring payroll information is accurate, timely, and compliant.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with systems, solving problems, and providing excellent customer service in a people-focused environment.

What you'll be doing

Coordinating payroll information and changes with our external payroll provider.

Reviewing payroll reports and identifying discrepancies before payrolls are finalised.

Responding to payroll enquiries from employees and managers.

Maintaining accurate employee and payroll records.

Supporting payroll compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.

Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and employee experience.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has

• Previous experience in payroll administration, payroll coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people.
• Experience using HR or payroll systems.
• Sound judgement when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• The ability to investigate issues, think critically, and find practical solutions.

What we'd love to see

Knowledge of New Zealand current and future payroll legislation and employment requirements.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference to employees across the organisation. We offer a positive working environment, opportunities to learn and grow, and the chance to help continuously improve our payroll and people processes.

Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our kaimahi and their whānau we offer:

Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period.

Up to one days WFH

5 weeks annual leave

* Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For kaimahi Māori, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our support network.

About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 200 kaimahi. We take pride in what we do, work hard, and have fun along the way.

Our values | ngā uruatanga, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future

We strive to represent Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.

Who are you? | Ko wai koe?

In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in applying for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Te Pātaka Whaioranga. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so get your application in today! Closing date: 31st October 2026