Test Manager (Payroll)

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• Proven experience Leading testing for New Payroll System Implementations
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• Experience with Enterprise HRIS or Payroll platforms
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• Dayforce or Ceridian experience highly desirable
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• Wellington based, 12 months contract, able to start 1st Oct 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a major enterprise payroll implementation. Starting in October 2026 for a 12-month engagement, you will take ownership of early-phase test planning, integration strategy, and compliance validation. You will also lay the groundwork to build and lead the wider testing team as project activity ramps up in early 2027.

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• Strong experience in managing complex payroll system testing within large enterprise transformations.
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• Deep domain knowledge of core payroll processing, tax/compliance rules, and downstream data feeds.
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• Proven experience planning and executing test strategies independently ahead of team assembly.
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• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence vendors, technical teams, and business leads.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical execution and executive reporting.
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• Experience with modern enterprise payroll/HRIS platforms (Dayforce or Ceridian experience highly desirable).
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* Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience

5 years

skills

Experienced Test Manager

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• Bachelor Degree
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Bachelor Degree