Job Description

Babcock is looking for a Part-time Payroll Officer (3 days) to join the team based in Devonport, Auckland.

About the role

Join a high-performing payroll team where accuracy, trust, and impact matter. This Payroll Officer role puts you at the centre of ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time. You’ll work across systems like IFS, collaborate with HR and Finance, and play a key role in maintaining compliance with employment and KiwiSaver legislation, while enjoying the flexibility to structure your working days to support work-life balance.

This is more than processing payroll; it’s about delivering a seamless employee experience. You’ll bring a positive, can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business, you'll build trusted relationships, identify opportunities to enhance processes, and help deliver a consistent, accurate, and compliant payroll service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a meaningful impact, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About you

You're a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes pride in delivering accurate outcomes and exceptional service. You confidently manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation, building strong relationships and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.

You have a solid understanding of payroll legislation and experience working with payroll and HRIS systems, such as IFS or similar platforms. You maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound judgement, and collaborate effectively to achieve positive outcomes for employees and the business.

Most importantly, you bring a proactive mindset, a positive and solutions-focused approach, and a genuine desire to continuously improve processes, enhance payroll accuracy and compliance, and contribute to an outstanding employee experience.

Key Required Skills

• End-to-end payroll processing
• Knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and KiwiSaver
• Time and attendance systems (IFS preferred)
• Payroll reconciliation and reporting
• Data accuracy and attention to detail
• Stakeholder communication and customer service
• Problem solving and discrepancy resolution
• HRIS and payroll systems proficiency

Key Required Qualifications

• Relevant payroll or accounting qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with complex payroll environments and multiple employee groups highly desirable
• Certification in payroll (e.g. NZPPA or similar) preferred
• Knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation and Holidays Act requirements
• Eligibility for NZ Defence Security Clearance

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #74552