Senior Payroll and Systems Lead

24 hours ago

Nelson, New Zealand NMIT - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Full time

The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi

As the Senior Payroll and Systems Lead, you will manage and oversee all payroll and HRIS systems across NMIT, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. You will provide expert advice to staff and managers, lead system upgrades and process improvements, and support organisational initiatives related to payroll, HR systems, and workforce management. This position is a full time permanent (1.0 FTE), 37.5 hours per week, on our Nelson Campus.

The key responsibilities for the role are:

  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, HRIS updates, and compliance with legislation and agreements.
  • Maintain, upgrade, and optimise payroll and HR systems, resolving technical issues as they arise.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on payroll, entitlements, and related policies.
  • Prepare reports and analyses to inform management decisions and support organisational planning.

About you / He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • Tertiary qualification in HR, Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in payroll processing, HRIS management, and compliance with employment law.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to problem-solve and implement system/process improvements.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What we offer / Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Generous leave provisions + additional professional development leave.
  • Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP services + free annual flu vaccinations + eye exams.
  • Central city location + good access to public transport + bike racks and showers + close to other facilities.
  • Awesome staff benefits such as discount on approved study.
  • Modern onsite facilities such as onsite cafe/restaurant/sports facilities/library

About NMIT / He kōrero mō Te Whare Wānanga o Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a government-owned, NZQA Category One tertiary education institute. We operate four campuses, servicing over 6,500 tertiary students from Nelson and Marlborough and internationally. Our promise is "work-ready, world-ready graduates."

How to apply/ Me pēhea te tuku tono

We accept applications via our online application system. For the full job description, please follow the application link.

Applicants must be New Zealand residents or have current work eligibility status.

Application close date: Midnight on Sunday 4th Jan 2026.(we will process applications as they come in, therefore the advert may close sooner if the right candidate is found)

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