Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer Location: Auckland, NZ, 0624 Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite Part‑time Payroll Officer (3 days) based in Devonport, Auckland. About the role Join a high‑performing payroll team where accuracy, trust, and impact matter. This payroll officer role puts you at the centre of ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time. You’ll work across systems like IFS, collaborate with HR and Finance, and play a key role in maintaining compliance with employment and KiwiSaver legislation. This is more than processing payroll; it’s about delivering a seamless employee experience. You’ll bring a positive, can‑do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, you'll build trusted relationships, identify opportunities to enhance processes, and help deliver a consistent, accurate, and compliant payroll service. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to make a real difference. About you You're a detail‑driven payroll professional who takes pride in getting things right the first time. You confidently manage competing deadlines and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation, building strong working relationships and resolving issues promptly and professionally. You understand payroll legislation and enjoy working with systems like IFS or similar HRIS platforms. You maintain strict confidentiality, demonstrate sound judgement, and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. Most importantly, you bring a proactive mindset, a positive and solutions‑focused approach, and a genuine drive to identify improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, consistency, and the employee experience. Key Required Skills End‑to‑end payroll processing Knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver Time and attendance systems (IFS preferred) Payroll reconciliation and reporting Data accuracy and attention to detail Stakeholder communication and customer service Problem solving and discrepancy resolution HRIS and payroll systems proficiency Key Required Qualifications Certification in payroll (e.g. NZPPA or similar) preferred Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation Eligibility for NZ Defence Security Clearance Your future at Babcock – what we offer you Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self‑led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance. Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr