Payroll Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract)

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand is hiring an Advisor, Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll for staff. Working with the Manager, Payroll and the payroll team, you will deliver payroll administration, interpret employment agreements, and maintain compliant payroll records.

This fixed-term contract until February 2027 offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for process improvements, and exposure to cross-team payroll projects within a safety-focused regulator.

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.

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

Compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Change management

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand is hiring an Advisor, Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll for staff. Working with the Manager, Payroll and the payroll team, you will deliver payroll administration, interpret employment agreements, and maintain compliant payroll records.

This fixed-term contract until February 2027 offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for process improvements, and exposure to cross-team payroll projects within a safety-focused regulator.