Senior Payroll Officer

Publication Date 05 / 06 / 2026 Location All New Zealand Type Contract or Temp Sector Accounting
Accountant - Payroll We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Professional to join our Oamaru based clients on an initial 3-month contract. We’re looking for someone who is a seasoned Payroll Officer who can hit the ground running and provide expert support across a complex payroll environment.
This role can be remote for candidates based in the Canterbury, Otago and Southland region with an initial short-term period in Oamaru for onboarding.
What You Can Expect:

End-to-end payroll processing for a medium to large workforce

Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and organisational policies

Interpret and apply collective employment agreements (CEAs) and individual employment agreements (IEAs)

Manage payroll reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation pr...