Payroll Transformation Lead at ACC New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Transformation, HRIS Implementation, Payroll Legislation, Tax Compliance, Business Design, User Acceptance Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Cross-functional Leadership

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Fixed Term to 24/12/2027 | Wellington About us | Mō mātou ACC is a trusted and high‑performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future. You can find more about ACC and the work we do at www.acc.co.nz [http://www.acc.co.nz] About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi As the Payroll Transformation Lead, you will provide senior payroll subject matter expertise within a major payroll system replacement programme. You will lead payroll input into business design, data, and testing activities, working with programme and implementation partners to deliver a future-state payroll solution that meets legislative, compliance, and operational requirements. This role is positioned within a programme environment and is critical in ensuring payroll outcomes are accurate, sustainable, and aligned with ACC’s strategic direction. About you | Mōu You will bring: * Significant experience leading or contributing to payroll system replacement, payroll transformation, or HRIS implementation programmes in large, complex environments * Deep expertise in payroll legislation, tax, employment obligations, and compliance, with proven ability to translate requirements into system and process design * Demonstrated experience across payroll data, design decisions, testing (system, integration, UAT), and business readiness within transformation programmes * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, project teams, and vendors in complex, multi-partner environments * Proven leadership of cross-functional delivery, including managing competing priorities, risks, and dependencies across programme milestones * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including investigating payroll variances and identifying root causes * Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship management skills * Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in system and process design Working at ACC | Mō ACC At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that: * Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds. * The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours. How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role. Applications will run through to Sunday 5th July 2026 1159pm, however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner. Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email HRHelp@acc.co.nz.

Responsibilities

Lead the payroll input for a major system replacement programme, focusing on business design, data, and testing. Ensure the future-state payroll solution meets all legislative, compliance, and operational requirements for ACC.