Payroll Officer (fixed term / secondment)

Our vision

Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa

The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.

Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

About the role

DOC is looking for a Payroll Officer to join our small and busy team providing payroll services for DOC’s workforce based across Aotearoa. This is a high‑paced, high‑volume function and we need someone that can bring their experience and hit the ground running. The role is responsible for delivering best practice payroll services and advice in line with our policy and procedures and statutory obligations.

Our Payroll team maintains a fortnightly payroll for our business, provides advice and keeps records up to date so our people are paid the right amount at the right time. You will play a key role in processing requests, keeping our systems and processes aligned to employment agreements and ensuring deadlines are met. The role is based in Wellington; we will consider other working locations if needed.

Key responsibilities

• Making timely and accurate payments to our approximate 2,500 employees, maintaining employee records, and working closely with our Human Resources and support people.
• Processing payroll tasks using the JadeStar and Workday HRIS.
• Responding to enquiries and tasks promptly from our software system DOCConnect (ServiceNow), ensuring they are dealt with to a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Opportunities to get involved in periodic project work to enhance processes and increase efficiency.

Skills and experience

What’s in it for you?

DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here.

We support flexible work arrangements for our employees who are working in a wide variety of roles and locations across Aotearoa. Flexible options will be considered based on your role and in discussion with your leader.

Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The salary range for this position is $65,070.00 - $75,981.00 pro‑rata with the starting salary based on your skills and experience.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa covering the entire period of employment.

Due to high volumes, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.

Applications close

Applications close at 11 : 59 pm on Wednesday, 3 December 2025.

For further enquiries

For further enquiries, please contact Vasili Rekatsinas at

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