Payroll Specialist

H2R Consulting; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Auckland is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a large and evolving organisation. You will deliver accurate payroll processing for a diverse workforce and support ongoing system improvements.

The role requires strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation (PAYE, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act) and the ability to interpret employment agreements, with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end payroll in large or complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation (PAYE, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act).
• Ability to interpret employment agreements and payroll policies.
• Proactive approach with strong communication and collaboration.
• Solid systems aptitude; TechnologyOne experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately in line with NZ legislation and agreements.
• Manage payroll queries and support a diverse workforce in a complex environment.
• Contribute to system improvements, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

NZ Payroll Legislation

KiwiSaver

Holidays Act

Employment agreements

Systems aptitude

TechnologyOne

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a large and complex organisation during a period of significant transformation and growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with continuous improvement initiatives.

Supporting a large workforce, this role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while contributing to ongoing systems and process improvements. This role operates within a multifaceted payroll setting and would suit someone who is confident managing complex payroll processes and interpreting employment-related legislation.

About the Role

Working as part of a collaborative payroll team, you will:

• Process payroll accurately and in accordance with New Zealand payroll legislation and employment agreements.
• Manage payroll queries and support a diverse workforce in a complex payroll environment.
• Contribute to system improvements, projects, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, including PAYE, KiwiSaver, Holidays Act obligations, and leave calculations.
• The ability to interpret employment agreements and payroll policies.
• Strong systems aptitude; TechnologyOne experience is advantageous.
• A proactive approach, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality payroll outcomes.

If you are a payroll professional who combines strong legislative expertise, technical capability, and a collaborative approach, we would love to hear from you.