NZ Payroll Administrator

Fixed Term - Payroll Administrator (NZ)

Due to an internal movement, we have an opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support our New Zealand Payroll in a 15-month fixed term role.

You'll be a vital part of our NZ Payroll team, supporting payroll operations and helping us deliver reliable, compliant, and timely payroll services to our valued employees right across New Zealand.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Step into our team to provide administrative support to our Payroll Officers, Supervisors and broader payroll team.

You will be assisting with a range of payrolls administrative tasks, including timesheet entry and working with our eTimesheet module, employment agreement and collective interpretation, employee master file maintenance, and other duties as directed.

You will play an important part in helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, working with a team that’s down to earth and very friendly.  The Good Work which makes a real impact when it matters.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Manage accurate payroll data entry and timesheet processing using PayGlobal and our eTimesheet module
• Interpret and apply employment agreements and collective contracts, maintaining compliance with NZ payroll regulations
• Maintain employee master data, updating changes in Workday and our K2 payroll platform
• Resolve payroll queries and provide expert guidance to managers, employees, and HR colleagues
• Support regional payroll operations and collaborate with payroll officers and supervisors
• Calculate manual payments, enter payroll transactions, and generate payroll reports as needed
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all payroll task

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone who

• Has 1+ Years Payroll Administrator experience
• Has a passion for payroll and people
• Is a fast, effective and accurate worker with great time management
• Has a strong work ethic
• Is good with change
• Has a continuous improvement mind set, always looking to improve processes
• Is happy to work collaboratively alongside others in a large busy team, a team player
• Has Intermediate to advance use of Excel, e.g. can do vlookups and pivot tables
• Has strong customer service focus and communication
• Has a sound understanding and demonstrated knowledge of payroll related legislation e.g. Holidays Act, Employment Relations Act, ACC Act
• Demonstrated knowledge of collective agreements
• PayGlobal Experience

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver.  It's how we show up, how we back each other, and how we keep moving forward. We work side by side, ideas matter, and people are trusted to make an impact. We take the work seriously, not ourselves, and when the stakes are high, we switch on and deliver. If you want to help shape meaningful change across a business that values progress, collaboration and straight-up good people, you'll fit right in

Learn more about us: Homepage - Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If you’re an experienced Payroll Administrator we’d like to hear from you.  Apply now and bring your experience, ideas and passion to the team that backs good people to do Good Work.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.