Group Payroll Compliance Officer

3 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year
Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

This role is an extension to our payroll officer roles to ensure compliance with payroll functions, focusing on legislative adherence, automation, streamlined processes, effective communication, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand legislative requirements (minimum 4+ years' experience processing payroll for over 500 employees). This is a fixed-term role until 30 April 2027.

In addition to the above, tasks may include:  

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, providing accurate compliance guidance
  • Manage and calculate Australian Third Party Payments (Enterprise Agreements) and relevant NZ payments
  • Handle NZ ACC and AU WorkCover/Income Protection calculations, payments, and reconciliations
  • Process Australian PAYG and New Zealand PAYE + Associates payments
  • Assist with Year End PayGlobal upgrades and maintain Long Service Leave accuracy for Australian employees
  • Support legislation changes and testing to ensure payroll compliance
  • Support Group Payroll Compliance Supervisor or Team Lead with tasks and projects as required

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.  

Good Work equals Good Benefits

  • KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%
  • Fuel discount card
  • Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support
  • Family scholarships
  • Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities
  • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
  • Medical and life insurance

We're looking for someone with:

  • Proven experience in NZ and/or AU payroll processing - 4+ years' experience processing payroll for over 500 employees
  • High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to assess and identify risks pertaining to non-compliance

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

Applications close on 19 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as we receive them and the advert may be closed early. Applications must be submitted through our portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.

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