Payroll Manager

Lead a high-performing payroll team while providing expert guidance on complex payroll matters during an exciting period of change and development.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and efficient payroll services across the organisation; Provide expert payroll advice to leaders and stakeholders; Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, employment agreements, policies, and audit requirements; Optimise payroll systems, processes, and controls to support continuous improvement; Drive data integrity, governance, analytics, and reporting capability; Develop and mentor a high-performing payroll team; Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, software providers, government agencies, and external partners; Contribute payroll expertise to organisational projects and strategic initiatives

Requirements

Experienced people leader who thrives on developing others and creating a positive team environment; Collaborative, approachable, and solutions-focused mindset; Strong technical payroll knowledge; Ability to confidently navigate complex payroll queries, legislative requirements, and escalated issues; Comfortable balancing day-to-day operational demands with change initiatives; Ability to lead through ambiguity while maintaining a focus on service excellence; Effective communication skills; Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (OCP); Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club; Free flu vaccinations (annual); Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka; Te Reo Māori language classes