Payroll Officer

The Opportunity
Join a respected organisation delivering essential community services to a large number of people across the region. This is a 0.9 FTE, permanent Payroll Officer position based in Christchurch, where you will play a central role in supporting the Payroll Manager to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll for a substantial workforce of over 1000 employees. Operating under multiple complex collective contracts, this role offers the chance to contribute to a high-volume payroll function in a stable, purpose-driven environment while applying your expertise to ensure legislative compliance and process excellence.
This 0.9 FTE role offers flexibility, with the option of either a 9-day fortnight or a slightly reduced working pattern across the week. Flexibility is available for the right person.
Due to the time of year this role will commence in January 2027.

The Company
A large and diverse organisation that provides services throughout New Zealand, which recently underwent significant changes in its payroll systems and processes, putting them at the forefront of technology.

The Role

• Perform payroll processing using PayGlobal for fortnightly cycles covering employees across multiple complex collective employment agreements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and master data
• Manage external reporting obligations, including submissions to IRD, WINZ, ACC, and other statutory bodies
• Interpret and apply provisions from collective employment agreements and relevant New Zealand legislation (including the Holidays Act) to ensure full compliance
• Support payroll-related projects, process improvements, and system enhancements to deliver a high-quality payroll function
• Provide guidance and assistance to payroll team members when required
• Conduct data reconciliation, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accuracy under tight deadlines

Your Profile

• Demonstrated extensive experience in payroll processing for large workforces (ideally 500+ employees)
• Strong working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation, particularly the Holidays Act, and experience with remediation processes where applicable
• Proven ability to interpret and apply collective employment agreements in a payroll context
• Prior experience using PayGlobal payroll software or similar complex payroll systems
• Clear professional communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Full eligibility to work in New Zealand (valid work rights required)

Ready for your next challenge?
Apply now via SEEK and take the next step in your career. To find out more, contact Georgia Robb - georgia@profilegroup.co.nz