Manager, Payroll
Permanent
Salaried Full Time

Wellington, NZ, 6011

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on keeping Aotearoa’s skies safe.
• Utilise your experience in payroll management across the organisation
• Permanent position, Wellington-based

ABOUT US

Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success.
Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.
We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.
For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for Manager, Payroll to join our Finance and Commercial team, responsible for providing an effective, accurate, and efficient payroll service for a combined workforce of approximately 1,600 employees.
In this varied role, you will proactively identify, develop, and implement payroll functions and procedures to effectively meet the changing needs of the Authority. The payroll function is end to end, including timesheet processing, PAYE and reporting and is processed every fortnight.

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Proven experience in effectively managing and supporting a team across all areas of staff management including performance management.
• Substantial payroll knowledge gained in a medium to large organisation, preferably a shift work environment with experience managing or leading payroll teams.
• Robust knowledge of payroll principles and practices as well as a working knowledge of relevant employment and payroll legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant employment legislation including Holidays Act 2003 and amendments, KiwiSaver Act 2006 and amendments, Parental Leave Act, Taxation, ACC legislation and experience in interpreting employment conditions.
• Experience in reporting and analysis of data with the ability to identify and implement business improvements that will impact on payroll and any wider HR or Finance functions.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as PayGlobal or SAP, with migration experience advantageous but not required