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Pūmanawa Tangata | People and CultureLocated in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand Leadership opportunity on a full time, fixed term basis (12 months) Lead payroll for a large, complex and purpose-led organisation Based on campus Support a capable and cohesive team through BAU delivery and meaningful systems change Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Payroll Manager? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei. Āu Mahi | What You Will DoThe University of Canterbury is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join its People and Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term basis, covering parental leave. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a large, values-led organisation where accuracy, trust and service delivery are critical. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 - 4,500 people, including permanent, fixed-term and casual staff, UC's payroll environment is busy, complex and central to the smooth running of the University. Leading a team of around 10 payroll specialists and support staff, you will provide the steady, confident leadership needed to keep BAU payroll delivery running well, while supporting the team through a period of change. Alongside BAU, UC is progressing a significant HR and finance systems project, including the implementation of Workday. While this role is not responsible for leading that project, it will sit close to the change. You will be working in the current PeopleSoft environment, helping the team stay focused, supported and ready as the organisation moves toward a new system future. Reporting to the Director, People and Culture, you will lead a capable payroll team and take responsibility for the quality, compliance and performance of the payroll function. This role will suit someone who enjoys the balance of technical payroll leadership, people leadership and operational problem-solving. You will be joining a supportive People and Culture environment, leading a close-knit team that knows its work well and needs someone who can bring clarity, confidence and momentum. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, supporting and developing the payroll team Ensuring accurate and timely fortnightly payroll delivery Overseeing payroll compliance, PAYE, audit and quality assurance requirements Managing payroll risks, controls, reporting and business continuity processes Supporting effective use of PeopleSoft and related payroll systems Working closely with People and Culture, Digital, Finance, auditors and external advisors Providing visible, practical leadership during a period of systems change Mōu | Who You AreYou will be an experienced payroll professional who knows how important good payroll leadership is. You understand the detail, the deadlines and the compliance requirements, but you also know that successful payroll teams need trust, structure and clear communication.You may come from a large corporate, public sector, tertiary, health, local government, shared services or similarly complex environment. What matters most is that you can step in with confidence, build credibility quickly and lead a capable team without needing to reinvent everything on day one. You will bring: Significant payroll experience within a large or complex organisation Proven people leadership experience Strong understanding of payroll legislation, PAYE, audit and compliance processes Experience with large payroll or HRMS systems, ideally PeopleSoft, Oracle, Workday or similar Sound judgement and strong problem-solving ability Confidence working with senior stakeholders A calm, practical and collaborative leadership style An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading from the front, supporting good people and making sure an essential business function is delivered with accuracy, care and confidence Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work WithWe recognise and value people as our most precious resource and the mahi undertaken in the People and Culture Team is the catalyst for positive changes in our organisation. Our Payroll Team are a bunch of dedicated professionals passionate about what we do, and we love to have fun while we do it. Check us out here. Ngā Painga o UC | Why UCWe offer a range of benefits, for more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . (For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ ) The closing date for this position is: 19 July 2026 (midnight, NZ time)Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply For a confidential discussion, please contact Heather Ewing, Recruitment Consultant at Bishop Associates on 03 ••• •667 or email hea••••@bishopassociates.co.nz. Please do not apply directly on our UC careers website. Job Details Reference # 33041 Posted on 09 Jul 2026 Closes on 19 Jul 2026 23:55 Location(s) Christchurch Expertise Finance, Human Resources Job level(s) Management Work type(s) Fixed term full-time More details (document) Payroll Manager PD 2024.pdf Position description 1 Position description 2 Position description 3 Position description 4

About the role The Senior Research Development and Training Manager is a senior role within the Faculty of Engineering’s Research and Knowledge Exchange (ERKE) team. You will lead a portfolio of activities to increase quality and success rates of funding applications, and embed research excellence in the development process.You will be responsible for coordinating research development activities across the team, as well as overseeing the continued development and delivery of our comprehensive training and mentoring programmes to our research community. You will actively engage and work closely with research groups across the faculty, as well as internal and external research networks such as Engineering Research Futures, Research Development (RDN) , and the Researcher Academy. About the teamYou will join the Engineering Research and Knowledge Exchange (ERKE) team, a collaborative and supportive group of research professionals embedded within the Faculty of Engineering. The team works closely with Faculty Operations, academic staff, and central University functions to support the full research lifecycle and to help the Faculty deliver against its strategic RKE objectives and KPIs.The team values professionalism, inclusivity, shared expertise, and continuous improvement, and plays a vital role in enabling world‑class research at the University. About youYou will be experienced in research and training development, ideally within a University or related context. With excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to manage competing priorities, you will be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team often to tight deadlines. You will be confident working with internal and external stakeholders including funders and partner organisations providing expert advice to staff at all levels.With excellent presentation and communication skills, you will enjoy delivering training and development to audiences at all career stages. You will ideally understand and have experience of the Researcher Development Concordat and delivery of action plans for this or related initiatives. Experience of research management systems (such as Worktribe RIS and UniCore) and working within a higher education or research environment will enable you to succeed in this role.What we offerA friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits websiteWhat nextFurther information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.This is a fixed-term position, maternity cover role available for 1 year. This is a full-time role (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. Please contact Gaia Rossetti ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026 Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are currently seeking an experienced General Practitioners to join our supportive and collaborative team.In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary health care to a diverse student population. Working within a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, counsellors, and psychologists, you will support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, helping them navigate the unique challenges of university life. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a wellbeing-focused environment where preventative care, early intervention, and holistic support are at the heart of the service we provide. Your work will make a meaningful difference to students at a pivotal stage of their lives.Please note that we offer 20 minute appointments to our patients.Key responsibilities include:Providing skilled health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services in line with current best practice and professional standardsDelivering patient-centred care that supports both physical and mental wellbeingWorking collaboratively with nurses, counsellors, and other health professionals to provide integrated careManaging referrals, documentation, follow-up care, and case management in a timely and professional mannerSupporting preventative health initiatives, including screening programmes, vaccinations, and health educationProviding travel health advice and vaccinations where requiredAssessing aegrotat applications and providing appropriate academic health advocacyBuilding strong relationships with internal and external healthcare providers and referral agenciesThe salary range for these roles is $179,800 to $211,500 per annum prorated, depending on experience and qualifications. These are permanent positions, and we are flexible with hours — we welcome applications from both full-time and part-time practitioners, depending on your availability.For more information, please review the Position Description. He kōrero mōu | About youYou are a compassionate and experienced clinician who enjoys working with young adults and supporting diverse communities. You bring strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a calm, professional approach to patient care.You will bring:Registration as a medical practitioner in New Zealand with a current NZMC Practising Certificate and indemnity insuranceFellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.At least two years’ experience in General Practice, ideally including primary or emergency careCurrent CPR or Advanced Life Support certificationExperience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environmentProven experience working with young adults and diverse communitiesConfidence using clinical systems such as MedTech or similar practice management softwareExperience working within a university or student-focused health service would be an advantage but is not essential. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1/07/2026 to be considered. For any job-specific questions, please reach out to Tania Abernethy-Jones - [email protected]. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. 

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.Do you take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, building positive relationships at all levels? Can you produce high-quality work with accuracy and attention to detail? If yes, then this full time, fixed term role may be ideal for you.KMMS are seeking an Administrative Assistant to work as a member of the KMMS Operations Team providing an accurate and effective central administrative support function across the breadth of KMMS activities. You will provide regular front facing support to KMMS staff, focusing on the support and progression of staff recruitment, onboarding and induction. In this role, you will support line managers and the senior team in creating recruitment documentation, scheduling and diarising interviews and relevant meetings, onboarding new staff and performing both in-person and online inductions.The role holder will contribute to general Operations Team activities, including supporting facilities and health and safety tasks, as well as providing feedback on the development and implementation of ways of working suitable for KMMS. The Operations Team regularly work to support wider School events and activities, including all staff training and development days, Multi-station Mini Interviews and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, as well as facilitating and improving the ongoing staff experience across KMMS.As an Administrative Assistant you can expect to be involved in:Supporting the onboarding of new staff, carrying out in-person and online KMMS School inductions and training ensuring staff are effectively supportedWorking as a member of the Operations Team, providing efficient and effective administrative support to students, staff and external colleagues, ensuring that all contacts have a positive impression of KMMS and that administrative tasks at KMMS are carried out effectivelySupporting the scheduling and servicing of regular committee meetings, and other ad-hoc meetings in KMMS, supporting with diary management and minuting meetings to accurately record actions and outcomesWhat will you bring to the role?Educated to GCSE in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalentStrong customer service experience and a commitment to delivering a high-quality serviceExceptional organisation skills, with experience of administering complex processes including tracking data and monitoring progressWhat we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) (remove this bullet for ACADEMIC roles)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at KentWe are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-116-26-R. Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026 Section: Administrative Salary: £24,685 to £26,093 per annum