NZ Payroll Officer
Downer
AI assistant
Job Description
An opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join the New Zealand Business Services Centre (BSC) on a 7-month fixed-term contract, commencing in January 2027. This role plays a key part in supporting payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of wages and salaries in line with service level agreements, legislation, and organisational standards.
Working as part of a collaborative payroll team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes across time entry, payroll processing, and stakeholder support, while driving continuous improvement in processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll for waged (fortnightly) and salaried (monthly) employees with accuracy and timeliness
- Enter and validate timesheets, ensuring alignment with payroll cut-offs and compliance requirements