Payroll Administrator

1 day ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand Stafford Personnel Full time

Do you love numbers?

Are you accurate and efficient?

Are you looking for your next move?

Yes, yes, and yes? Then read on – this could be your dream job

South Canterbury Kindergartens (SCK) manages 13 kindergartens across the wider South Canterbury region, providing quality early childhood education by qualified and passionate teachers. They are looking for a new Payroll Administrator to join their small but mighty head office team and would like someone with strong payroll experience to come on board.

This is a busy part-time role with responsibility for processing wages and salaries for 120 staff, as well as assisting with other key administrative duties relating to HR and staffing.

Core duties include:

  • Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of fortnightly payroll for 120 staff (salaries and wages)
  • Understanding and adhering to collective agreements when paying wages/salaries, eg allowances, leave entitlements
  • Preparing employment agreements and collating new staff information
  • Maintaining accurate employee information in the organisation's database system
  • Cross-training to learn other roles within the team, such as finance and administration

What we are looking for:

  • Experience using computer-based payroll systems to process complex payrolls (eg with different rates, conditions, allowances etc)
  • Knowledge of iPayroll would be an advantage, but is not essential
  • Strong numerical skills and some experience in other aspects of financial administration would be advantageous
  • Proven attention to detail, with an organised and efficient work style
  • Proficient in using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Adaptable and flexible with the willingness to pitch in to meet the needs of the team and organisation
  • Professional, discreet and maintains confidentiality
  • A great sense of humour and someone fun to have on the team

What's in it for you?

  • A rewarding and challenging role wrapped up in a part-time package
  • Hours can be structured to suit you
  • A small, supportive team
  • Work in the non-profit sector – do good while you work
  • Competitive pay rate and great working conditions

Apply now so you don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join South Canterbury Kindergartens, provider of exceptional early childhood education to the region's children.

Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025.

Please direct any enquiries to Karen Morland at Stafford.

Shortlisted candidates will complete the full Stafford registration process which includes interview, reference checks, and a Ministry of Justice check. Final candidates will be required to undergo a credit check.

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