Payroll Advisor

Make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation supporting communities

• Diverse work environment with exposure to complex payroll scenarios
• Opportunity to grow your career

This leading national not-for-profit organisation is seeking a skilled Payroll Advisor to join its Corporate Services team. This role is crucial to ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for a diverse workforce of over 600 employees across New Zealand.

Working within a fast-paced and values-driven environment, you'll support the Payroll Manager and contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes, and reporting—ensuring operational excellence and compliance.

What's in it for you:

• Make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation that supports communities across Aotearoa
• Diverse and challenging work environment with exposure to complex payroll scenarios and process improvements
• Opportunity to grow your career, deputise for the Payroll Manager, and mentor junior staff

Key responsibilities:

• End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing for salaried, waged, and casual staff
• Maintain payroll systems, records, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation
• Support reporting, analytics, audits, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in payroll, preferably within a medium to large or multi-site organisation
• Strong understanding of NZ payroll legislation and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and a proactive, solution-focused approach
• Ideally prior working knowledge of CHRIS21
• Strong systems knowledge and confidence with payroll software and Excel

Join a collaborative and supportive team that values accuracy, integrity, and innovation. This is your chance to work for an organisation that truly makes a difference across New Zealand.

For a confidential discussion about this role, call Julian Greaves on 021 844 076.

Apply now with your CV!