Manager, Payroll

• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on keeping Aotearoa’s skies safe.
• Utilise your experience in payroll management across the organisation  
• Permanent position, Wellington-based
   

By joining us, you will be part of a team where meaningful work, collaboration and innovation come together to help keep New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.

At the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, we are constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing environment and the aviation industry.

Recent legislative changes, along with an organisational realignment, have opened exciting new opportunities across the Authority.  These changes are part of a broader effort to better position our teams for the future by enabling us to be more collaborative, efficient and effective in everything we do. 

As we step confidently into our role as a modern regulator, we are embracing intelligence-led, risk-based approaches that help us make a real difference for our people and the communities we serve – with a strong value-for-money ethos. We’re also committed to enabling aviation participants to support economic growth in New Zealand's aviation sector.

About the Role
We are looking for Manager, Payroll to join our Finance and Commercial team, responsible for providing an effective, accurate, and efficient payroll service for a combined workforce of approximately 1,600 employees.

In this varied role, you will proactively identify, develop, and implement payroll functions and procedures to effectively meet the changing needs of the Authority. The payroll function is end to end, including timesheet processing, PAYE and reporting and is processed every fortnight.
 

What You’ll Bring
As an experienced Manager, Payroll, you’ll be familiar with the schedules and demands of a large, shift-based workforce.

To be successful in this role you will have;
 

• Proven experience in effectively managing and supporting a team across all areas of staff management including performance management.
• Substantial payroll knowledge gained in a medium to large organisation, preferably a shift work environment with experience managing or leading payroll teams.
• Robust knowledge of payroll principles and practices as well as a working knowledge of relevant employment and payroll legislation.

• Excellent knowledge of relevant employment legislation including Holidays Act 2003 and   amendments, KiwiSaver Act 2006 and amendments, Parental Leave Act, Taxation, ACC legislation and experience in interpreting employment conditions.
• Experience in reporting and analysis of data with the ability to identify and implement business improvements that will impact on payroll and any wider HR or Finance functions.

• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as PayGlobal or SAP, with migration experience advantageous but not required.

The salary band for this position is $115,536 to $161,412, with a midrange of $141,751. The starting salary will be based on the knowledge, skills and experience you may bring to the role and relativities across the organisation.

About Us
Our Values – Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration – represent the standards of behaviour we uphold and guide how we work at the Authority. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contributions. We recognise that our people drive our success. 

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and Cover Letter. Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

We want to ensure accessibility needs are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all. Therefore, please let us know if there is any support, we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible to you.

For more information on the role please view the position description or contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@caa.govt.nz

Applications close: Tuesday 29 April 2025