Payroll Specialist

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Flexible working

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Beca is seeking a Payroll Specialist in New Zealand to join our national payroll operations. You'll manage end-to-end NZ payroll, ensure accuracy, maintain records, and support stakeholders across the business.

You bring 5+ years of NZ payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll legislation and multi-jurisdiction compliance, and proficiency with DataPay and reporting tools. A collaborative, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of end-to-end New Zealand payroll delivery.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with People Advice team to resolve complex queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations across jurisdictions.

Skills

End-to-end NZ payroll

Payroll legislation knowledge

Compliance expertise

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

DataPay

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As a Payroll Specialist who enjoys complexity, look no further! Our nationwide New Zealand payroll operations provide a diverse and dynamic environment. Combined with a range of internal and intercompany variables, this role offers plenty of challenges beyond a standard payroll setting.

You will be responsible for ensuring our employees are paid the right amount at the right time, maintaining employee records and working closely with our People Advice team. You will also respond to enquiries promptly, providing accurate advice and managing all queries with sensitivity and care.

You bring 5+ years of experience in end-to-end New Zealand payroll delivery, with a strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance requirements, and payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions. Recognised as a trusted source of payroll expertise, you stay current with employment-related policies and regulations, proactively expanding your knowledge and sharing insights with others.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, timeliness and exceptional service are paramount. With experience using DataPay and confidence navigating payroll systems and reporting tools, you can effectively manage complex payroll activities while ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Above all, you are a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You take pride in supporting employees and leaders, balancing technical expertise with a customer-focused approach and a passion for continuous improvement. You enjoy working as part of a team that makes a tangible difference to people across the business and are committed to delivering a reliable, accurate and professional payroll service.

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Build your skills through our extensive Professional development training programs
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments
• Opportunities to learn from our industry specialists and technical gurus across the Asia-Pacific
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Enhanced parental leave with up to 22 weeks full paid leave after the birth or placement of your child, inclusive of all genders
• Discounted insurances including health, life, and income protection

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.