Payroll Officer - Fixed-Term (Full/Part-Time)

New Zealand Parliament; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym and pool

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working

Remuneration progression framework

Job summary

New Zealand Parliament is recruiting two Payroll Officers to join the Payroll and HR Systems team on a fixed-term basis through to June 2027. One full-time and one part-time (20 hours per week) position are available, offering an essential service across Parliament.

You will process fortnightly payroll, maintain records, manage leave, respond to payroll queries with confidentiality, prepare returns to external agencies, and produce payroll reports while collaborating with HR and Finance for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll or personnel operations with strong understanding of payroll processes
• Experience using computerised payroll systems and confidence working with data and systems
• High level of accuracy and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong customer service approach with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring staff are paid correctly and in line with their entitlements
• Maintain and update employee payroll records including new starters, variations, allowances, deductions and final pays
• Manage leave processing and ensure entitlements are applied correctly across a range of employment scenarios
• Respond to payroll queries from staff, managers and MPs with a high level of service, care and confidentiality
• Prepare and submit payroll related returns to external agencies including IRD, WINZ and others
• Produce and check payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with financial systems
• Support audit and compliance by maintaining strong documentation and record keeping practices
• Work closely with wider HR and Finance teams to support continuous improvement and smooth service delivery

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Excel

Tools

CHRIS21/iChris

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Zealand Parliament is recruiting two Payroll Officers to join the Payroll and HR Systems team on a fixed-term basis through to June 2027. One full-time and one part-time (20 hours per week) position are available, offering an essential service across Parliament.

You will process fortnightly payroll, maintain records, manage leave, respond to payroll queries with confidentiality, prepare returns to external agencies, and produce payroll reports while collaborating with HR and Finance for