Payroll Manager

* 18 month fixed-term or secondment opportunity
* Wellington

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Help shape the future of Education
At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.
Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team
The Business Enablement and Support (BE&S) group delivers well-connected, efficient and effective corporate services that enable our people to do their best work every day. The essential services, support, tools and resources we provide help make the Ministry a great place to work.
The Payroll team within BE&S provides high quality, timely and accurate payroll services for all Ministry employees.

About this role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll Manager is a pivotal role leading a team of payroll specialists to ensure the provision of high quality, timely and accurate payroll services for all Ministry employees.
The role is also responsible for building and enhancing the overall capability and effectiveness of the team to ensure quality and consistent advice and practices in relation to the teams work.

About you
We are looking for an experienced, energetic and enthusiastic Payroll Manager who is looking for the next challenge to develop their career.
To be successful in this role you will offer:

* Experience and achievement in managing a Payroll function in a large organisation
* Comprehensive knowledge of employment and other legislation relating to payroll operations
* Prior experience of working with Payroll and HRIS applications
* Proven leadership skills including demonstrated ability to engage and motivate staff
* A confident and proactive approach to relationship management and problem solving to provide high quality customer service
* Excellent communication skills and proven ability to effectively influence and provide specialist advice to managers
* The ability to understand and apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangatawhenuatanga.

Are you ready to make a difference?
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and those with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.
As a government agency, the Ministry is committed to keeping to the Treaty of Waitangi's guiding principles in our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.

There is more information in the position description attached, please take a look and if this opportunity sounds like you, please apply now using the ‘apply online' button.

For further information, please contact Paul Gullery via email at paul.gullery@education.govt.nz.

Applications close on 2 October 2020.