Payroll Officer

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About us

At the forefront of supporting democracy in action, the New Zealand Parliamentary Service provides crucial administrative, advisory, and support services to enable Parliament and its members to fulfil their roles effectively.

We get the opportunity to work across all political parties in this manner and ensure that the daily operations of the precinct is effective and efficient.

It's an important job and we're happy that we get to play our part.

What is really exciting is the general election on October 14 this year This means that we're seeking three experienced payroll officers to help transition between the 53rd and 54th Parliaments.

It's going to be full-on but we're up for the challenge.

You're not just in the payroll team, you'll be part of the HR business unit which is a centralised support service.

We're a dedicated bunch of people working hard to ensure that all HR related matters are dealt with in a timely and personable manner.

This is where you come in as a Payroll Officer, you play a crucial role in providing accurate and efficient personnel and payroll services to various departments, political offices, and Members of Parliament.

More about the position

The Payroll Officer is responsible for processing fortnightly payroll activities with precision and efficiency, ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory entitlements.

Some other key tasks are promptly responding to queries, facilitating payroll changes and maintaining up-to-date employee information, calculating salaries, processing new hires and final payments.


Here's a few other things that you may get involved with:

  • processing special leave and maintaining accurate employee leave records
- creating and maintaining comprehensive personnel records and files
- safeguarding confidential information, and maintaining data integrity.

We're motivated to meet people who:

  • share a similar mindset on wanting to.'get stuff done'
- thrives in team-based environments
- have experience in a similar position
- has exceptional attention to detail with extraordinary accuracy in data entry
- has the ability and know-how to move at the speed a light

  • Understands that working in HR means a high level of personal accountability and integrity standards are upheld
The role is full-time fixed-term contract. Appointments will be based on skill, experience and relativity.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced person to work in a committed team doing interesting and rewarding work.

Applications close on Friday 30th June 2023 at 5pm.
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