Job Description

General information

Job Title
Payroll Manager
Location
New Zealand - Pokeno
Date Published
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ref #
390
Work Type
Permanent
Business Unit
Finance

Short Summary

Lead end-to-end payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with leaders in a fast-paced, purpose-led dairy business.

Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

About the role:

As our Payroll Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for a2 Nutritionals NZ Ltd, based in Pokeno.

This role is accountable for delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations, while also supporting compensation and benefits processes in line with NZ employment legislation. It offers a balance of hands-on payroll leadership, financial oversight, and the opportunity to contribute to broader People & Capability initiatives.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• End-to-end processing of fortnightly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Managing payroll queries and building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships (IRD, WINZ, MOJ)
• Overseeing compensation and benefits calculations, including salary reviews, bonuses, and allowances
• Managing fringe benefit tax (FBT) requirements, reporting, and compliance
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end and audit processes
• Delivering payroll reporting, cost analysis, and insights to support budgeting and decision-making
• Maintaining payroll processes, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing training and guidance to leaders on payroll processes and policies

What you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in payroll, ideally in a high-volume or complex environment
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Experience with payroll systems such as MYOB PayGlobal and exposure to ERP systems (e.g. MS Dynamics / Business Central)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial acumen
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page