Payroll Advisor

Payroll Advisor

Position Description

• Bring your extensive knowledge and experience
• Permanent Wellington based

He kōrero mō mātou About us:

At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi About therole:

Our Payroll Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end processing of KiwiRails payroll ensuring accuracy compliance and timeliness across all payroll activities. This includes the collection calculation validation and input of employee data as well as maintaining payroll records and producing reporting for internal and external stakeholders. This role contributes to payroll-related projects provides expert advice to stakeholders and helps ensure KiwiRail meets all statutory and organisational obligations. As part of a collaborative payroll team you will also support cross-coverage and deadline management while modelling safe and responsible behaviour in line with KiwiRails values.

Within the area of responsibility this role is required to:

• Interpret legislation and staff agreements (both individual and collective)
• Update employee records for promotions transfers pay rates deductions new employees contact details terminations
• Produce direct credit file to send to the bank for payment of wages
• Answer resolve queries and develop partnerships with staff and internal/external stakeholders
• Review and verify timesheets
• Work with the other payroll team members and managers to ensure cross cover of fortnightly payroll processing
• Provide payroll reporting for external and internal requirements
• Contribute and support the Payroll Manager on Payroll related projects
• Support the team with implementation of contract changes regression testing or other payroll activities as required
• Provide assistance to the Internal and External auditors with their queries and requirements

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou What (skills) you will bring:

• Experience in payroll data with the ability to produce payroll reports
• Extensive knowledge of Payroll/HR/ACC related legislation and compliance
• Experience working in a complex 24/7 payroll environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products particularly Excel

• Experience working with the Jade Star payroll system
• Experience with payroll systems making changes and regression testing with upgrades
• Working knowledge of the Holidays Act

Qualifications

You need either:

• Secondary School Qualification
• Tertiary qualification in business/ finance or related discipline.

Nōu te rourou Whats in it for you:

• 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
• Access to discounted travel health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
• A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference

Rā aukati Applications close: 13 September 2026