Payroll Advisor — Accurate Pay & Compliance

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver 4%

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an Advisor, Payroll to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing across the organisation. You will work with the Manager, Payroll and a wider payroll team to interpret employment agreements and payroll legislation, maintain records, and support payroll compliance and continuous improvement.

This fixed-term role runs until February 2027 and offers a collaborative, detail‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or a similar operational support role.
• Understanding of payroll legislation and employment-related requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, agreements, and payroll rules accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll administration and processing services
• Interpret and apply employment agreements and payroll legislation
• Maintain payroll records and employee information with a high level of accuracy
• Process employee commencements, changes, and terminations efficiently
• Validate payroll data and resolve discrepancies before pay runs
• Process employee expense claims and payroll variations
• Provide responsive payroll advice and support to managers and staff
• Liaise with external agencies including Inland Revenue and ACC as required
• Support payroll-related projects and business improvement initiatives
• Contribute to payroll compliance, quality assurance, and process enhancements

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority is seeking an Advisor, Payroll to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing across the organisation. You will work with the Manager, Payroll and a wider payroll team to interpret employment agreements and payroll legislation, maintain records, and support payroll compliance and continuous improvement.

This fixed-term role runs until February 2027 and offers a collaborative, detail‑driven environment.