💼 Full-Time Position

Payroll Specialist - Fixed Term - Wellington

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New Zealand Government
📍 Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand
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Location
Masterton, New Zealand
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Posted
June 21, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

* Progress and learn from senior advisors while making a difference
* Be part of a growing and friendly team
* Salary range $96,998 - $107,776, Fixed Term through to June 2027

Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role Reporting to the Manager Payroll Services, this position is responsible for ensuring payroll services are fit for purpose in a Fire and Emergency New Zealand context. This will include managing roster changes, along with BAU processing the pay run, and managing leave queries. You will run daily reporting to check for errors. You will play a key role in administering the transfer of roster information from the Station Management System (SMS) through to Payroll, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with employment agreements, legislation, and organisational policies. This role also supports continuous improvement by identifying trends, maintaining process documentation, and helping optimise roster, leave management, and payroll integratio...