Part-Time Payroll Officer – Flexible 3‑Day Schedule

Babcock Australia & New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlements and wellbeing leave

LinkedIn Learning access

BeRewarded discounts and novated lease

Wellbeing program and EAP

We Recognise program

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a part-time Payroll Officer (3 days per week) to join the payroll team in Devonport, Auckland. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, across IFS and related HRIS systems, while collaborating with HR and Finance to stay compliant with NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver rules.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end payroll processing and NZ legislation.
• Proven ability to manage confidentiality and data accuracy.
• Experience with HRIS/IFS or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain compliance with NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to improve payroll processes.
• Ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver

Time and attendance systems (IFS pref)

Payroll reconciliation and reporting

Data accuracy and attention to detail

Stakeholder communication & customer

Problem solving & discrepancy

HRIS and payroll systems proficiency

Education

Relevant payroll or accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)

Experience with complex payroll environments & multiple employee groups

Certification in payroll (e.g. NZPPA or similar) preferred

Knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and Holidays Act requirements

Eligibility for NZ Defence Security Clearance

Tools

IFS

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a part-time Payroll Officer (3 days per week) to join the payroll team in Devonport, Auckland. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, across IFS and related HRIS systems, while collaborating with HR and Finance to stay compliant with NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver rules.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement in payroll processes.