Payroll and HR Administrator
Nelson College
📍 Location: Nelson, Tasman
🕒 Job Type: Part-time, school term time only
📅 Duration: Permanent
⏰ Hours: 25 hours per week, 8:00am – 1:30pm, Monday to Friday
Nelson College, established in 1856, is a leading boys’ secondary school committed to academic excellence and holistic development. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and HR Administrator to join our support staff team.
This role is integral to the smooth operation of our payroll and HR systems, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely communication across all staffing groups. You’ll be working closely with the Business Manager and wider administration team to support our staff and maintain high-quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage payroll systems including Edpay and iPayroll
- Process timesheets, leave, payroll changes, and allowances
- Respond to payroll queries and prepare related claims (e.g. ACC, KiwiSaver)
- Support HR functions including onboarding, induction, staffing reports, and compliance registers
- Maintain accurate records for police vetting, teacher registration, and other mandated certifications
- Provide administrative support across enrolments, attendance, and general office tasks
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in payroll and HR administration
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- High level of computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office and databases
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations and collective agreements
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure
This is a permanent part-time role working during school terms.
Applications close Friday, 5 September 2025.
Please send your CV and cover letter to Tina van Dijk at tv@nelsoncollege.school.nz.
