Payroll Adviser

Job details
Job type
Full-time
 
Location
Kelburn, Wellington
 
Full job description
Are you confident communicating payroll advice to support business decisions?
Do you want to be part of a team that values accuracy, efficiency, and expert advice?
Have you got payroll experience in a large, complex organisation and thrive in deadline-driven environments?
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Payroll Adviser to join the Payroll Team. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Payroll Adviser will provide customer focused, efficient and effective payroll administration, processing and advisory service by carrying out the day-to-day tasks required in the accurate and timely preparation of payroll wage and salary payments.

Key responsibilities:

Prioritise and manage workflow and deadlines to ensure that all timings are achieved, and the fortnightly payroll inputs processed in an accurate and timely manner.
Review, analyse and complete complex pay calculations.
Review and verify payroll checking reports for accuracy, providing necessary adjustments or corrections through established processes.
Respond to customer queries in a professional, timely, accurate and helpful manner.
Keep up to date with current legislative requirements and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures to interpret, understand impact and provide advice as a Subject Matter Expert and provide payroll advice to assist with business decisions.
Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have demonstrated Operational Payroll experience in a large and complex organisation with proven experience in the delivery of high-quality customer service and payroll tasks including accurate data entry and checking.

Key requirements:

At least 3 years payroll experience in a large and complex organisation.
Experience using payroll systems to an advanced level.
Have an understanding of ACC Injury Management.
Ability to work under pressure and within a deadline driven environment.
Practical knowledge and application of current employment and pay related legislation such as the Employment Relations Act, Holidays Act, Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act.


Close date for vacancy: 4 July 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Cheryl Hasse ( Cheryl.hasse@vuw.ac.nz ).

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

 
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