We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Aotearoa New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator. Our role is important: to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, its economy and its people.
Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. At the EPA, we encourage big ideas and bold goals.
What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.
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The Corporate Services Group works in close partnership with the wider business to lead, support, and enable the EPA to achieve its strategic intentions and effectively and efficiently deliver its core functions.
There are five key functions within the Corporate Services Group. These are: Information Management and Technology, People and Capability, Communications and Customer, Finance and Business Services and Enterprise Projects
People and Capability
Leads and delivers programmes of work, policies, and processes that support the EPA’s strategic objectives and underpin organisational capability, capacity, and culture. The function oversees and manages the EPA’s approach to recruitment, learning and development, employment relations, remuneration, performance management, and health and safety.
This role is based in our Wellington office. While we're happy to consider work-from-home arrangements, this role is not designed for full-time remote working.
We're looking for a People Systems & Payroll Analyst who enjoys combining technical expertise, data-driven insights, and great customer service to make a real impact across the organisation. Reporting to the People Systems & Payroll Lead, you'll be the subject matter expert for payroll, people systems, workforce reporting, and remuneration analysis, helping ensure our people are paid accurately, our systems operate effectively, and our leaders have the insights they need to make informed decisions.
Key focus areas include:
Payroll excellence - ensuring payroll processes are accurate, compliant, efficient, and continuously improved.
People systems - maintaining and enhancing HR and payroll systems to support a great employee experience and reliable business processes.
Workforce analytics and reporting - turning people data into meaningful insights that support organisational decision-making.
Remuneration and workforce analysis - providing modelling, benchmarking, and analytical support for remuneration and workforce initiatives.
Continuous improvement - identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and increase operational efficiency.
We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you
Proven payroll experience within a complex organisation.
Strong analytical, reporting, and information management skills, with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights.
Experience producing reports, dashboards, and presentations for a range of audiences.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, including Holidays Act compliance requirements.
Ability to build effective relationships, influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively across teams.
Experience with SAP SuccessFactors. (desirable)
Knowledge of MYOB PayGlobal (desirable)
There are extra benefits to working at the EPA:
flexible working culture
three additional paid leave days between Christmas and New Years in addition to four weeks’ annual leave
$400 non-taxable payment to help you set up working at home
an annual paid EPA Environment Day to support the community with environmental initiatives
in-house Māori cultural capability building programme
learning opportunities, including the annual EPA Symposium
active and lively social club, and diverse groups and support networks
EPA awards recognising individual and team effort
relocation help for those moving to New Zealand from overseas.
$77,045 - $115,567 per annum (midpoint $96,306).
This is the full salary range of the band, from 80% - 120%. Appointments will generally be made at or below the midpoint of this range, depending on skills and experience.
Complete the online application form and submit your CV and a covering letter.
Please note: your covering letter is an important part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your experience relates to this role, and why you applied. Tell us about you, your values and/or whakapapa.
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For more information, please contact recruit@epa.govt.nz or check out the careers section of our website www.epa.govt.nz/careers
We will review applications as they are submitted and may begin our selection process prior to the end of the application stage
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