Payroll officer, Āpiha utu kaimahi
Also known as
- Payroll adviser, payroll administrator, payroll coordinator, payroll assistant, payroll clerk
Payroll officers manage employee payroll information and arrange payment of salaries and wages.
Duration
2:18 mins
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$62K to $88K
Most common
$107K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Payroll officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Tasks
- arrange for staff to be paid correctly and on time
- calculate pay, tax, student loan and superannuation deductions for staff
- coordinate payslips for staff
- ensure the organisation complies with the law
- check what hours staff have worked, and what leave they've taken
- keep staff records up to date
- check and distribute pay reports
- participate in payroll projects when and if required
- enter information into databases or software programs
- compile data or documentation
Organised
Enterprising
Social
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You need
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management, accountancy or similar area
- to join the New Zealand Payroll Practitioners Association (NZPPA)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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