Organisational Structure Specialist

Organisational Structure Specialist, Richmond Health Hub, Permanent Full-time

• Bring

your payroll, HR or position management experience to a specialist role supporting organisational and workplace structures.

• Work

closely with managers and People & Culture to maintain accurate position, FTE and reporting information. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As an Organisational Structure Specialist, you will:

• Work with employees and managers across Nelson

Marlborough to ensure organisational and workplace structures are accurately maintained within our payroll and HR systems;

• Manage changes to organisational structures,

reporting lines, positions and FTE, ensuring information is accurate and updated in a timely manner;

• Work closely with managers, HR and payroll

around position establishment and structural changes, whilst helping managers understand organisational structures and FTE management. The role also supports position and workplace structure maintenance, including cost centre access, management delegations and workplace codes, and provides guidance to People & Culture colleagues to support accurate data and processes.

This is a permanent, full time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a team of five supporting Payroll applications and the wider Payroll team, which provides payroll services for approximately 3,500 employees across Nelson Marlborough.

The team is based at Richmond Health Hub, Tasman, with the opportunity for remote working for the right candidate. There will be a requirement to come onsite periodically to connect with the team.

For more information on living and working in Nelson / Tasman click here

About you

You will be an experienced administrator, payroll or HR professional who is comfortable working with detailed organisational and position information in a complex environment.

You will bring:

• A good understanding of payroll processes;
• Experience managing stakeholders and setting

expectations;

• Experience supporting or implementing

significant change within a complex payroll environment;

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills;
• The ability to build positive working

relationships and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders;

• Sound written, verbal and computer skills;
• The ability to manage competing priorities while

maintaining accurate information;

• A collaborative approach and commitment to

continuous improvement. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Working at 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 service our community. 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 04 November 2026. Applications via email will not be considered. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Margaret-Jayne Wylie (Payroll Manager) at Margaret-Jayne.Wylie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-319

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.