Team Lead/Senior Payroll Officer | Kaimahi Utu Kaimahi Matua

Join Parliamentary Service and play a vital part in supporting New Zealand’s democracy.

Parliamentary Service provides essential support to Members of Parliament, their staff, and parliamentary agencies. Our values—Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga, and Empowerment—guide our work as we strive to have the best people supporting the best parliament in the world.

Mō te tūnga | About the role:  

As Team Lead/Senior Payroll Officer, you’ll combine hands-on payroll expertise with leadership responsibilities. This role offers complexity and variety, including processing multiple pay runs, collective agreements, and stakeholder relationships.

• Payroll Processing: Work collaboratively alongside the payroll team to process end-to-end fortnightly payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation and employment agreements.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure systems meet legislative requirements, conduct audits, and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across Parliament to deliver customer-centric payroll services.

The Parliamentary Service payroll team provides payroll services for multiple agencies, including Parliamentary Service, Office of the Clerk and Members of Parliament. A dedicated project team is currently implementing the iChris payroll solution in 2025/2026.  

Tō kete | What you will bring to the role:

• Proven experience with complex payroll functions, delivering accurate, timely services, and driving productivity.
• Strong knowledge of payroll-related legislation (e.g., Holidays Act, Employment Relations Act) and its practical application, including interpreting contracts and managing HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service, effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Proven leadership skills with experience building engaged collaborative teams and coaching for development and operational excellence.
• Expertise in quality assurance, audit processes, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within payroll functions

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you? 

• We actively represent our values of Accountability, Integrity, Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment.  
• We offer a thorough induction, on-going development and excellent working conditions.  
• We offer a range of benefits including study assistance, 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Our ever-changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events. 

The starting salary for this role is up to $102,863 per annum. Appointments will be based on skills and experience (please note, the full salary range extends beyond this to allow for tenure progression). 

 Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

To apply, click the 'I’m Interested' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Applications midnight 1st April 2025. All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or to arrange a confidential kōrero, please contact Jodie Taylor on 021 817 347 or email Jodie.taylor@parliament.govt.nz  

Please note: We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interview shortly after the advert closes. Depending on application numbers, this date may change. You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. 

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process. 

The Parliamentary Service and the Office of the Clerk appoint on merit and are committed to diversity and inclusion and good employer principles. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and value the experience that your point of difference brings.