Payroll Consultant

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityThis is a great opportunity to be part of a team that is widely respected, is customer-oriented, and operates in an environment where people are valued and there is a real commitment to delivering excellence every time. The payroll team runs a fortnightly payroll made up of between 8,000 – 9,000 permanent, fixed-term, and casual employees with an average gross pay run in excess of $24 million.  You will be responsible for either part of a large portfolio or have entire ownership of a mid-sized portfolio responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll cycle, including payroll finalisation, General Ledger, deductions, and other associated processes. Good analytical skills will enable you to understand and analyse daily data integrity reports with the ability to interpret complex processing issues as they arise. Daily management of your portfolio and liaising with the Faculty or Service Division you support for the resolution of any issues, as well as the management of daily queries to ensure prompt and timely processing. You will also need to use your initiative to mitigate any potential risk to the University. This role will require a flexible and proactive approach in order to be successful.For more information on the role, please view the position description.  This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent roleThe salary range for this role is $62,400 - $77,800 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important SkillsOur ideal candidate will tick the following boxes:Demonstrate experience in dealing with a range of payroll administration tasksGood knowledge of NZ Payroll legislation and familiarity with HR processesEnsuring compliance with relevant legislation, including (but not limited to) the Holidays Act, Wages Deduction Act, Employment Relations Act, ACC Act, and Immigration ActStrong analytical skills in order to interpret dataExperience using Apay or a similar payroll database system is advantageous - we will provide training if you don’t have experience in ApayHas Initiative and resilience, coupled with high attention to detail for volume processingStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent time management and strong organisational skills Ability to build successful relationships with different stakeholdersA team player but also able to work autonomously. And finally, an interest in continuous improvement, we are always looking at ways to make things better and improve processesMe pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 1st October 2025, and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.If you have any questions about this role, please get in touch with Sharon Kishore via [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found