Payroll Advisor

Permanent, Part Time (20 hours per week)

Christchurch - Ōtautahi

Kia hiwa rā!

We are looking for a capable and detail-focused

Payroll Advisor to join our team and help deliver a trusted payroll service for our kaimahi.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Te Māpara (Finance) team in a part-time role that offers variety, ownership and purpose. Reporting to the Group Manager – Payroll and Benefits, you will support accurate, timely and confidential payroll processing across specific entities within Te Rūnanga Group. You will also play a valued part in reporting, systems support, process improvement and helping others navigate payroll with confidence.

He Kōrero Mōu - About You

• You bring at least 3 years’ experience in a complex payroll environment and enjoy work where accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail are essential
• You are confident using payroll systems and reporting tools, with PayGlobal experience highly regarded
• You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships, and enjoy supporting kaimahi and managers with practical, solutions-focused advice
• You are adaptable and professional, and can confidently balance routine processing with reporting, problem-solving and continuous improvement
• You take pride in delivering high-quality work and can stay calm, organised and focused during busy seasonal periods
• You are open to growing your understanding of Ngāi Tahu values, tikanga and te reo Māori, and want your mahi to contribute to something meaningful

Mō Mātou - About Us

Te Rūnanga Group is comprised of Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and our commercial arm, Ngāi Tahu Holdings, which includes tourism, seafood, forestry, farming, property and investment businesses. We are a reputable, thriving organisation, striving towards enriching the lives of current and future generations. Guided by this vision, Ngāi Tahu whānau are at the heart of everything we do “mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us)”.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi - We Offer

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion.

Apply today via our website.

Want to know more? Contact Jo Irving, Group Manager – Payroll and Benefits at ***email_hidden*** for confidential enquiries, or download the position description directly from the listing on our careers page.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!