CME Administrator

Auckland | Permanent part-time | 16hrs per week

Build your payroll and administration experience in a large, complex organisation
Support accurate and timely employee reimbursement processing with a strong customer focus

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are focused on improving access to care, delivering better health outcomes, achieving national health targets, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our health system.

We know that great healthcare starts with great people. That's why we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people are supported to grow, contribute and make a real difference for patients, whānau and communities across Aotearoa.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Administrator to support the effective and timely processing of employee reimbursement claims and provide administrative support to the wider Payroll team. Reporting to the National CME Lead, you will help ensure reimbursement requests are processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed service levels.

You will review manual and online reimbursement claims to ensure they meet tax, audit and policy requirements, complete accurate data entry of expense claims and respond to queries from employees and business units. With accuracy at the heart of this role, you will also help resolve outstanding issues and contribute to continuous improvement across payroll administrative processes.

About the Team/Service/Location

Based in Auckland, you will be part of the Payroll function and report to the National CME Lead. You will work closely with Payroll Team Leaders, system specialists and stakeholders across Health New Zealand, as well as external agencies where required.

About You

You are organised, customer-focused and comfortable working with detailed financial or payroll information. You take pride in accuracy, communicate clearly and enjoy working collaboratively while taking personal responsibility for delivering work on time.

You will bring:

• Experience working in payroll or accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with intermediate to advanced Excel capability desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to respond to queries clearly and effectively.
• A collaborative approach, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• A commitment to understanding and applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a practical and appropriate way.

At least two years' payroll or accounts experience and completed tertiary studies would be advantageous.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click“apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 22 November 2026

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Cherushka Pillay @ cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

The full position description is available on the Health New Zealand Careers site.