HR & Payroll Administrator

Ko wai mātau? - Who are we?

Te Kura Kōhine o Ahuriri - Napier Girls’ High School sits upon Mataruahou, overlooking Ahuriri, Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9-13. Our kura is one of the oldest in Aotearoa for kōhine, young women. Our values of Manaakitanga, Kairangi Whaiaro and Whanaungatanga underpin our kaupapa of empowering ākonga to achieve success and fulfilment for themselves, whānau and the wider community.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

We are looking for an organised and independent HR & Payroll Administrator, with strong interpersonal and time management skills to join our Support Staff. The right candidate will love process, have an eye for detail and a strong regard for confidentiality. An ability to prioritise and work independently is essential.

The position start date is Friday 23 January 2026.

Job Detail:

Reporting directly to the School Principal, and working closely with Senior Managers.

• This is a permanent, part time sole charge position 30 hours per week, term time only, with flexibility to work additional hours at peak times.  
• There is also a requirement to work two additional weeks before Term 1 and after Term 4 and one day during each two-week term break and two days during the Christmas break.

Key Responsibilities:

HR:

• Liase with Senior Management and Principal with regard to vacant positions, prepare and load adverts, and provide support through to the appointment stage.
• Prepare appointment letters and contracts in accordance with Ministry of Education guidelines and various Collective Agreements.
• Implement, maintain and continually review the personnel file management system.
• Fostering of positive employee relations by ensuring the employees needs and concerns are properly addressed.

Payroll:

• Be the key contact person for payroll-related queries.
• Assist in the preparation, administration and reporting of teacher allowances.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all payroll transactions ie: on boarding, payroll changes, fortnightly pay runs, terminations.
• Ensure all payroll instructions have correct authorisation and support documentation.
• Prepare, review and report all adjustments and changes to the fortnightly pay run.
• Set up and manage the School Bank Staffing.
• Assist in identifying and completing all appropriate resourcing documentation and management reports.
• Support annual audit activities in relation to HR/Payroll functions.

Pay Detail:

• Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Pay Scale/ Step:  Grade 4, Step 5-7
• Hourly rate $42.29 to $44.87 per hour

How to apply:

Please email CV (with three referee contacts), cover letter and completed NGHS Application Form to hr@nghs.school.nz  

Applications close Friday 7 November 2025

Head of Learning Area: Mathematics

Ko wai mātau? - Who are we?

Te Kura Kōhine o Ahuriri - Napier Girls’ High School sits upon Mataruahou, overlooking Ahuriri, Napier, and provides education for students in Years 9-13. Our kura is one of the oldest in Aotearoa for kōhine, young women. Our values of Manaakitanga, Kairangi Whaiaro and Whanaungatanga underpin our kaupapa of empowering ākonga to achieve success and fulfilment for themselves, whānau and the wider community.

Mō te tūranga - About the role

Napier Girls' High School is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of Learning Area for Mathematics, to lead our team of experienced and dedicated kura māhita. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Leadership experience within a school or similar environment
• A strong understanding of NCEA, numeracy and an awareness of upcoming changes
• Exceptional teaching practice and knowledge, with a commitment to meeting diverse academic needs within our kura
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice
• Experience in using data to inform practice and a commitment to raising student achievement
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

This is a full-time, permanent position beginning in January of 2026. As a Head of Learning Area, this role attracts 3 Management Units and 1 MMA. An additional RRR payment is also available, dependent on candidate experience and circumstance, alongside the possibility of accommodation in a school owned property. 

How to apply:

Please send your application to hr@nghs.school.nz, including your CV (with 3 referee contacts), a cover letter and a copy of the NGHS application form.

If you have any questions about the role or our school, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close on Friday 7 November 2025. Interviews will take place in the following week.