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Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term
TEMPORARY•Wellington City
About this role
Payroll Advisor – Fixed Term
- Great opportunity to start a career in payroll
- Fixed term position to 30 June 2027
- Wellington based
He kōrero mō mātou | About us:
At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:
Our Payroll Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end processing of KiwiRail’s payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all payroll activities. This includes the collection, calculation, validation and input of employee data, as well as maintaining payroll records and producing reporting for internal and external stakeholders. This role contributes to payroll-related projects, provides expert advice to stakeholders and helps ensure KiwiRail meets all statutory and organisational obligations. As part of a collaborative payroll team, you will also support cross-coverage and deadline management while modelling safe and responsible behaviour in line with KiwiRail’s values.
This could be a great opportunity for someone with an HR or finance graduate background to kick start their career in payroll. It’s a busy and varied role with wide-ranging responsibilities to keep you on your toes and engaged in a vital role within our organisation.
Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:
We’re keen for you to bring your enthusiasm and can-do attitude to this role. While some experience and knowledge of payroll and/or related systems is an advantage, it’s more about your ability to grasp processes and systems quickly and accurately.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:
- 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
- Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
- A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe
Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?
Rā aukati | Applications close: 8 February 2026
What you'll do
- The Payroll Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This includes collecting, calculating, validating, and inputting employee data while maintaining payroll records.
About KiwiRail
KiwiRail is proud to be the backbone of New Zealand’s integrated transport network as well as one of the country’s biggest tourism operators and most significant property owners and developers.
We employ more than 4,000 talented people throughout New Zealand and the safety and wellbeing of our staff is paramount, which is why we are dedicated to our goal of Zero Harm.
We’re also committed to investing in our network so we can provide a world class service to our customers.
KiwiRail is a company that is going places - why don’t you join us?
Ready to join KiwiRail?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term do at KiwiRail?
As a Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term at KiwiRail, you will: the Payroll Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This includes collecting, calculating, validating, and inputting employee data while maintaining payroll records..
Is the Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term position at KiwiRail remote?
The Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term position at KiwiRail is based in Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term position at KiwiRail?
You can apply for the Payroll Advisor - Fixed Term position at KiwiRaildirectly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process.