About the Company:
A well-established New Zealand organisation with multiple business units and a highly engaged stakeholder network is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to step into a critical role during a period of change.
The environment is busy and collaborative, with a finance team that values capability, accuracy, and people who take initiative. The organisation operates with seasonal peaks, multi-entity structures, and a wide variety of employee types - making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys challenge and variety.
About the Role:
Start work ASAP and have security into 2026, whilst taking advantage of a 3-week shutdown period over the holidays. This is a temporary role with the possibility to become permanent for the right person.
You’ll take full ownership of seven payrolls across multiple entities, covering a mix of monthly and fortnightly cycles. Payroll volumes fluctuate throughout the year, with peak periods of around 80 employees.
This is a high-contact, highly interactive role. You’ll be the go-to person for payroll queries from managers, team leaders, and administrators across several business units. Expect questions about allowances, contract changes, timesheets, and payroll timing. Someone who enjoys partnering with people - not just with their head in a spreadsheet - will absolutely thrive here.
Your focus will be end-to-end payroll using MYOB IMS Payroll, including contract changes, PAYE, allowances, and final pays. You’ll also help guide stakeholders on what’s needed, what’s correct, and what information is missing; clarity, confidence, and calm communication are key.
If you also bring finance experience (GST, FBT preparation, or occasional AP support), the organisation can offer full-time hours. Otherwise, payroll-only candidates can expect to work ~30 hours per week.
You’ll be stepping in ahead of a long-serving team member’s departure, so the ability to learn quickly, absorb information during a short handover, and manage multiple moving parts is essential.
Practical Details:
- Start date: ASAP, ideally with a 2–3-week handover with the outgoing payroller
- Contract length: Through to early 2026, covering during recruitment period
- Hours:
- 30 hours/week (payroll only) OR
- 37.5-40 hours/week (payroll + finance)
- Location: Ellerslie (central/easy access via train); on-site role
- Systems: MYOB / IMS Payroll + Excel
- Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative team who value capability, initiative, and clear communication
- Why temp: Long-serving team member departing after 10 years
About You:
You’re an experienced payroll (or payroll & accounts) professional who enjoys working across multi-entity, varied, and sometimes complex payrolls. You’re steady under pressure, pick things up quickly, and know when to ask questions.
You will bring:
- Strong end-to-end payroll experience
- Confidence managing complex or multi-entity cycles
- Solid Excel skills (basic)
- Experience with GST/FBT (great to have)
- A proactive, grounded, “gets things done” approach
- Ability to work on-site full time in Ellerslie
This role is perfect for someone who wants meaningful ownership and either a temp role to take them through the holiday period, or the chance to step into a long-term opportunity.
Apply Now!
To find out more, please APPLY, and get in touch with Beth on 0272467960 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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