Based on 2 submissions across Aotearoa — Full-time Permanent roles only
Calculates and processes payroll for employees, including tax, KiwiSaver, and leave entitlements. Maintains payroll systems and reconciles payments and reports. Accuracy here matters for every New Zealander's pay. The role suits detail-focused people who handle numbers and sensitive data with discretion and accuracy. Familiarity with mainstream payroll systems and New Zealand leave and tax rules is expected as the role develops. Payroll sits close to the heart of every business, so discretion and reliability are prized. Experienced officers move into payroll management and systems roles as organisations grow.
Base salary + bonuses, based on 2 submissions
Based on 2 anonymous submissions
Across 2 anonymous submissions, the median total salary for a Payroll Officer in New Zealand is $67,500 per year. Total remuneration ranges from about $67,100 (10th percentile) to $67,900 (90th percentile).
A full-time median of $67,500 per year compares with the NZ minimum wage of $49,816 per year and the living wage of $62,192 per year.
Median pay by experience: Mid (3-5 Yrs) $68,000.
Based on 2 submissions
Median salary progression