Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
Salary: $98,689 to $137,630 pa, with a midrange of $115,378
Wellington

Working at our organisation you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to safe and secure skies, for New Zealand 

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

Are you a Payroll Manager who has experience working with a large, shift-based workforce looking for your next challenge?

About the role

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking for a Payroll Manager 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.

The salary band for this position is $98,689 to $137,630 pa, with a midrange of $115,378. The starting salary will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience you may bring to the role and relativities across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• 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.
  

Why join us?

This role is based in our Wellington National Office, with the flexibility to work from home while balancing your in-person presence with the team. As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and us.

We offer five weeks annual leave and match your Kiwi Saver contribution up to 4% while also supporting professional development.

To view our benefits, and learn more about us, our values and why we would love you to join us, click on the link below.

Apply Now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter.

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

Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 23 June 2024.