Payroll Manager
Are you an experienced payroll professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a strategic and driven Payroll Manager to lead the delivery of end-to-end payroll services for a large-scale operation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational excellence, optimising systems and processes, and leading a high-performing team.
About the Role:
In this key leadership position, you will:
- Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across the business.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, taxation, remuneration, and payroll-related regulations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll systems and processes (experience with Workday and Datapay is advantageous).
- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide strategic payroll insights that support business objectives.
- Build and develop a capable team through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
About You:
You’ll bring significant experience in managing large-scale payroll operations with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. You’re proactive in staying up-to-date with employment policies and regulations and have a passion for delivering exceptional results while fostering a collaborative team environment.
What’s on Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where you can thrive.
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Opportunities for professional growth alongside industry experts.
- Wellbeing initiatives, enhanced parental leave, and volunteer leave.
- The chance to contribute to meaningful work that makes a real-world impact.
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding leadership role in payroll management, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now!
Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Courtney Story on +6493747343.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Accounting & Finance
Focus: Payroll
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Auckland CBD
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: RIJYN2-8E93565D
Date posted: 1 October 2026
Consultant: Courtney Story
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