Christchurch | Immediate Start | Temporary
A leading New Zealand organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing high-volume payrolls, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The role is based in Christchurch and is available for an immediate start.
What's in it for you?
- Immediate start available
- Join a supportive and experienced payroll team
- High-volume, complex payroll environment
- Central Christchurch location
- Opportunity to gain experience within a large national organisation
Working alongside a skilled payroll team, you will assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for a large workforce of over 1,000 employees. You'll be responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, resolving employee queries, maintaining payroll records, and supporting compliance with New Zealand payroll legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly and fortnightly payrolls
- Calculate allowances, deductions, and payroll adjustments
- Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records
- Assist with payroll reporting and administration
- Support compliance with PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC, Holidays Act, and other employment legislation
- Liaise with managers and internal stakeholders regarding payroll matters
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum 2+ years of payroll processing experience
- Sound knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Great systems and Microsoft Office skills
If you're an experienced Payroll Officer available to start immediately and looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter or email victoriae@tech5.co.nz 027 303 5967