Job Description

We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst who thrives on variety, delivers real outcomes, and is motivated by the impact they create for clients. If you’re ready to join a supportive team with a strong culture and real opportunities to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

NLC Payroll +MORE is a specialist payroll business with over 18 years of experience delivering managed payroll and consulting services across New Zealand and Australia. Our work spans projects including legislative compliance reviews, payroll audits, system implementations, data migrations, and remediation - with real opportunities to broaden your skills and client focus.

We are a people-focused team driven by quality delivery and long-term relationships. Our Wellington-based consulting team works with a diverse range of clients - from household names, through to mid-sized businesses navigating complex payroll challenges.

Due to ongoing growth, we're looking for a Payroll Consultant experienced in managing the technical aspects of payroll and who understands what businesses need to achieve compliance, efficiency, and meaningful change within their payroll function.

What you'll be doing

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality consulting outcomes. This role is hands-on, analytical, and client-facing. In this role, you will:

• Analyse payroll data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Support end-to-end system implementations, including data mapping, testing, and validation
• Lead or contribute to data migrations, ensuring accuracy, structure, and integrity
• Conduct compliance and audit reviews, providing clear, practical insights
• Translate technical findings into meaningful recommendations that clients can act on
• Collaborate with clients, internal developers, and project teams to deliver reliable, well‑designed solutions

What we're looking for

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• 2+ years’ experience working with payroll systems, payroll operations, or payroll-related project work
• Exposure to data migration, system implementation, or configuration (highly advantageous)
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to identify patterns, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical detail into clear, practical advice for clients
• Solid understanding of NZ payroll legislation, including the Holidays Act (Australian payroll knowledge is a bonus)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
• A self-driven, inquisitive mindset with a genuine interest in learning, problem‑solving, and delivering great client outcomes

What's on offer

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Diverse, impactful project work - from compliance reviews and audits to system implementations, data migrations, and remediation
• The opportunity to develop deep expertise in payroll consulting, supported by a highly experienced team
• A collaborative, people‑focused culture where your ideas are welcomed and your development is prioritised
• A comprehensive benefits package and flexible work environment
• Clear career pathways in a growing specialist practice

Whether you’re already building your consulting career or stepping into it for the first time, we’re keen to hear about the payroll projects you’ve been involved in.