Payroll Specialist

We’re looking for a detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join our team and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely payroll services. This is a part-time role for 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

If you thrive on precision, enjoy working with data, and take pride in getting every detail right, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in supporting our people.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable working at the intersection of payroll, timesheets, and finance systems — not just processing pay, but ensuring the data, coding, journals, and reconciliations are right.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Interpreting legislation, awards, and employment agreements
• Managing employee payroll queries with professionalism and care
• Maintaining payroll records, reporting, and reconciliations
• Collaborating with People & Capability, Finance, and external stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ payroll experience, ideally in an end-to-end payroll role
• Strong working knowledge of the Holidays Act 2003 and related NZ payroll legislation
• Experience with Datapay Enterprise is essential
• Experience with Business Central, Solar, (our HRIS) or similar systems is highly desirable
• Confidence preparing payroll journals, reconciling payroll data, and working with general ledger coding, cost centres, project/job coding, or similar finance processes
• Strong excel and data accuracy skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve system or data discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to meet payroll deadlines
• Accounting, finance, or payroll qualification experience would be an advantage

Why Kūmānu?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Make a real impact on our employee experience
• Have an opportunity to grow and refine your expertise
• Work in an environment that values respect, responsibility and guardianship

Please note that applicants must have a current full drivers’ license, NZ residency/citizenship or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and drug screening, as well as a Ministry of Justice police check and an ACC check.

If you have questions regarding the role please contact Tim Malcolm for a confidential chat (during business hours) on, 027 871 5121. For questions about submitting your application, please email: [email protected] or call Jacqui, Ph, 027 880 4905. 

Application closing date: 1st July 2026

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and may be progressed prior to the closing date. 

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