Payroll Manager

Tranzit Group; Masterton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and tourism company in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a team and ensure timely payroll processing for over 2000 employees. The role includes strong leadership, compliance with payroll legislation, and process improvements. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, preferably with PayGlobal knowledge. Apply by 13 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll teams and delivering efficient payroll processing.
• Excellent knowledge of employment and payroll legislation.
• Proven ability in implementing payroll process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the payroll team to ensure accurate fortnightly payroll processing.
• Provide solutions for payroll queries and support systems development.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.

Skills

Leadership and coaching abilities

Knowledge of payroll-related legislation

Extensive payroll experience

Problem-solving skills

Planning and time management skills

Tools

PayGlobal

Job description

Overview

Masterton, New Zealand

Reference: 6818117

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to lead our payroll team in delivering effective, timely, and accurate fortnightly payroll processing for our workforce of over 2000 employees. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service to our internal clients across the Tranzit Group of companies.

The Role

• Leadership and support of our payroll team of seven, ensuring effective, timely and accurate fortnightly payroll processing.
• Provide expert guidance and solutions, as an escalation point for queries.
• Liaise with project teams to support the ongoing improvement and development of our payroll system, PayGlobal.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, company policies, and procedures.
• Delivery of exceptional service to all internal clients, divisional and company managers.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and systems.
• Partner with divisional and company leaders to support process efficiency, data accuracy, and legislative compliance.

We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of employment and payroll-related legislation.
• Extensive payroll experience and knowledge, ideally in a large, complex organisation -experience with PayGlobal is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing payroll process improvements and delivering training and development.
• Balanced and informed approach to problem-solving.
• High level of accountability and follow-through on all responsibilities.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Willingness to be hands-on with payroll processing if required to support your team.

Interested? Apply to join our team today!

We will be reviewing candidates as they apply. Applications will close on 13 October 2025.

About us: We are about to celebrate 100 years in the industry! Tranzit Group is a leader in delivering high-quality transport and tourism services across Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are on a continued journey to excellence and employ over 2000 team members throughout the country. We are an award winning, family-owned Kiwi company and our team love what they do. We pride ourselves on offering quality transport solutions backed up by solid health, safety, and wellbeing principles.

Please note - All applicants must have the legal entitlement to work in NZ.

Applications Close: 13 Oct 2025