Payroll Officer

Te tūranga | The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Payroll Officer to join our Payroll, Reporting and Insights team, supporting the timely and accurate payment of our kaimahi. In this role, you’ll help ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time, supporting the essential services we deliver to our community.

You may be new to payroll and keen to build your career, or an experienced payroll professional looking for a change. What matters most to us is your attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work well as part of a small, supportive team.

This is a small team of payroll officers. You will join our wider People and Capability Group, and report to Manager Payroll, Reporting and Insights. Together as a team we ensure payroll is accurate, on-time, and done with integrity, following good processes whilst also looking for improvements.

Existing knowledge of iChris payroll system an advantage.

Nā tōu rourou | What you will bring

To excel in this role, you will be process orientated, curious and value accuracy of your and the wider teams work.

You’ll also bring strong knowledge of and experience in:

• Excellent software literacy and numeracy skills with strong Microsoft office skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills.

If you’re excited to work in a small team with Council wide impact, in a community focused organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join us.

Mō Kāpiti Coast District Council | About us

Located on the picturesque Kāpiti Coast, KCDC plays a pivotal role in shaping the community and environment of our region. With around 480 employees, we deliver services spanning urban planning, infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community wellbeing—working together to create a sustainable future for our diverse communities.

Ngā huanga | What we offer

• Dependant leave – because family matters.
• Thriving team culture – we work hard and support each other.
• Free on-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
• Free access to pools – dive into fun.
• Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?

Closing date Tuesday, 19 May 2026. 

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Enquiries about this position should be directed to (Steph Weller, Manager Payroll Reporting and Insights) on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.