Job Description

Advance your career with a professional opportunity as a Payroll Officer based in Christchurch. Join a dedicated team responsible for managing payroll for over 1,300 Citycare Group employees nationwide. In this role, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of both waged and salaried payrolls using the PayGlobal system.

Your responsibilities will include resolving payroll queries, maintaining compliance with relevant policies and legislation, preparing reports, and supporting account reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team within a respected national organisation.

The Payroll Team is part of the Citycare Group Finance function which supports businesses within the Group: Citycare Property, Citycare Water and Apex Water. Group Finance sits within the Citycare Property business.

This is your chance to grow your expertise and be a vital part of a professional Payroll Team.

We’re seeking an experienced payroll professional managing large payroll cycle, exceptional attention to detail, and a strong commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity in handling employee pay and personal information.

What You’ll Bring to the Table | Ngā Mea ka Mauria e Koe ki te Rūnanga

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience in Payroll.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practice and New Zealand payroll related legislation and requirements.
• Prior experience with using PayGlobal.
• Familiarity with collective agreements.
• Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office.

What We’re Looking For |Ā Mātau e Rapu Ana

• Strong planning, organisational ability and self-management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of attention to detail to maintain accurate payroll records, calculations and reporting.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits | Ngā painga

• Access to support and mentoring, allowing you to grow and achieve great things in this role.
• Perks like discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.
• Employee benefits incentives via BOOST and free carparking.
• All the little things that make a workplace fun like social club, employee networks and family fun volunteering outings.

For further details on the role see the full position description: PD-Payroll-Officer.pdf

About Us | Whakapā mai
Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainability across social, environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions, while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members of Pride Pledge and Diversity Works, honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if you have any preferences or requirements that will support you to perform at your best. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, undergo a medical assessment, pass a drug and alcohol test, provide two references, and consent to a Ministry of Justice (MOJ) check.

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Apply Now: We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so please don’t hesitate to apply.

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