Senior Payroll Advisor at Accident Compensation Corporation

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

120052.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, Technical Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Relationship Management, PeopleSoft, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Office, Problem Identification, Business Adaptability, Holidays Act Knowledge, Wages Protection Act Knowledge, Parental Leave Act Knowledge, Taxation Legislation Knowledge, Customer Service

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About us | Mō mātou ACC exists to support people - we help prevent injuries and get New Zealanders and visitors back to everyday life if they’ve had an accident. You can find more about ACC and the work we do here. About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Advisor to join our payroll team within the People and Culture group. You will be responsible for end-to-end processing of all payroll tasks in our fast paced, high volume payroll environment. You’ll also support the Payroll Manager by providing technical leadership and mentoring to the wider team. Some of your responsibilities will include: Being an escalation point for complex queries and issues. Providing coaching and mentoring to the payroll team. Accurate and timely end-to-end processing including loading validation, maintenance of employee records in payroll system, administration of employee-related benefits, PAYE returns and payments, journals and relevant general ledger maintenance. Responding to queries and maintaining relationships with third party providers. Act as second in command to the Payroll Manager This is a permanent role based in either Christchurch or Manukau. Please note, this ad is running over the Christmas break and we anticipate a be a late January/early February start date. About you | Mōu To be successful in the role you will have significant payroll experience within a large, complex organisation where you have managed end-to-end payroll processing. You will also have strong relationship management ability and technical experience with a willingness to share expertise with the wider team. You will also bring: Experience and knowledge of large enterprise payroll and HRIS systems. PeopleSoft and/or Oracle HCM experience is beneficial in this role A high level of proficiency in all Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated experience in identifying problems and opportunities for improvement. Flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs. In-depth knowledge of the Holidays Act, Wages Protection Act, Parental Leave Act, and taxation legislation. Excellent customer service ability with a track record of providing accurate and timely advice. 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 is 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. The base salary range for this role is $90,039 - $120,052 with appointment depending on skills and experience and internal relativities. ACC also offers 9% superannuation. 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. This ad is running over the Christmas break, however, we will not be screening applications until after we return on Wednesday 7th January 2026. Applications close at midday Wednesday 7th January. Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our ACC Career Website. If you encounter accessibility issues when submitting your application, or if you have any pātai (questions) about the role please email HRHelp (note: we have skeleton staff over this period and you may not get a response until 7th January 2026.)

Responsibilities

The Senior Payroll Advisor will be responsible for end-to-end processing of all payroll tasks and will support the Payroll Manager by providing technical leadership and mentoring to the payroll team. They will also act as an escalation point for complex queries and maintain relationships with third-party providers.