Finance / Accounting
In this role, you will beresponsible for the administration and configuration of our rostering system,including the award interpreter and pay rules (Tambla).This is a critical role within a complex, highly regulatedhealth environment, where accurate rostering and pay rule interpretationdirectly impact employee experience and payroll outcomes.
With over 50collective agreement variations, your ability to translate legislation andagreements into system configuration is key.On-the-job training will be provided, making this agreat opportunity for someone with strong technical aptitude and payroll orrostering experience looking to specialise.
Key ResponsibilitiesSystem Configuration & IntegrityConfigure and maintain pay rules to ensure accurate and timely rostering and payroll outputs Ensure system and data integrity across rostering and related systems Interpret the Holidays Act and collective agreements (MECA/SECA) into technical configurations Ensure changes do not adversely impact existing Canterbury, West Coast, or wider organisational rules Operational SupportBuild and implement requirements provided by Holidays Act and Employment Collective teams Apply robust testing methodologies and obtain appropriate sign-offs Support system changes post go-live and resolve issues as they arise Stay up to date with vendor system updates and enhancements Apply understanding of healthcare operations to inform system decisions Collaboration & TeamworkWork closely with Workforce, HR Systems, Payroll, and Holidays Act teams Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, other Health Districts, and system vendors Liaise regularly with stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues Training & SupportAct as a key point of contact for system queries Provide guidance, training, and support to users including Workforce, Payroll, and AskHR teams Deliver second-tier support and build user capability to reduce system queries Participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities Customer Service & ComplianceDeliver a professional, responsive service to employees and teams Ensure all information is handled in accordance with the Privacy Act About YouYou are technically minded, analytical, and thrive in acomplex environment where accuracy matters.You will bring:Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint A solid understanding of the Holidays Act 2003 and payroll processes Experience working with technical rules within a rostering or payroll system Sound testing and process improvement experience Strong numerical and analytical capability with a curious mindset Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice Desirable:Tertiary qualification and/or 5+ years' experience in rostering, payroll, or a related field Experience with MicRoster or similar rostering systems Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.
We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must besubmitted through our online careers' portal.If you have any questionsabout the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy atKerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed withthe recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.