Kaitohutohu Pūmanawa Tangata | Payroll Advisor

Part-time 3 Days Per Week (0.6 FTE) | Fixed term 12 months starting early August 2026
Based in Te Wanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

Te Tumu Paeroa:

E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.

Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa.

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Reporting Advisor to join our Pūmanawa Tangata | Human Resources team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). 

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with payroll, HR systems reporting, and data analysis. You'll play a key role in ensuring payroll processes are accurate and timely while providing meaningful people insights that support organisational decision-making and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and administer fortnightly payroll activities.
• Complete payroll and employment-related transactions within the HRIS.
• Prepare payroll variance reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Summarise payroll transactions for approval.
• Release employee payslips following payroll processing.
• Produce regular payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Prepare monthly HR reports, metrics, and dashboards.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of employee and payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and organisational requirements relating to payroll and HR information.

He kōrero mou: What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in payroll and HR reporting.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, including Excel proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience producing HR reports, workforce insights, and people metrics.

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

• Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

• Be part of an organisation with a strong kaupapa and purpose.
• Varied HR work with depth in payroll, reporting and operational excellence.
• A supportive team environment that values learning, integrity and collaboration.

We are a tight-knit bunch, passionate about supporting Māori landowners to protect and enhance their land. The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly and will be critical in enabling our vision.

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism
Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.

Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity
We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.

Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect
We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.

Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity
Integrity is the heart of everything we do.

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re a detail‑oriented payroll professional who enjoys combining reporting responsibilities and wants to contribute to an organisation that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via SEEK and provide a covering letter and CV. Applications for this role will close Thursday 15th July.