Payroll Consultant - 6 month fixed term until 31st December 2026

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Payroll Consultant, you'll become part of a highly respected, customer-focused team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence. This is an opportunity to further develop your payroll expertise in a large-scale environment where your knowledge and contribution genuinely make a difference.

The University processes a fortnightly payroll for approximately 8,000–9,000 permanent, fixed-term, and casual employees. As part of this team, you will either manage a significant section of a large portfolio or take full ownership of a mid-sized portfolio, overseeing the end-to-end payroll cycle.

Your responsibilities will include payroll processing and finalisation, general ledger reconciliations, deductions management, compliance activities, and the resolution of complex payroll issues. You'll work closely with Faculties and Service Divisions across the Universit...