The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Payroll practitioner to join our New Zealand Payroll Solutions team in a Team Leader role. This senior role blends hands-on payroll expertise with leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement.
As a Team Leader, you’ll split your time between:
- Payroll processing & review (approx. 40%) – managing complex client payrolls, conducting audits and reviews, and ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation.
- Leadership & projects (approx. 60%) – mentoring team members, onboarding and supporting clients, overseeing quality assurance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideally based in Invercargill, but open to other locations for the right candidate, this is your chance to step into a visible, impactful role where you’ll influence client outcomes, team culture, and service delivery standards across New Zealand.
What will your typical week look like?
- Undertake complex payroll processing, conduct audits/reviews, and ensure compliance with NZ legislation.
- Mentor, train, and onboard team members, building capability and confidence.
- Onboarding and supporting clients, acting as an escalation point for issues, resolving queries efficiently while maintaining strong relationships.
- Drive process and service enhancements, SOP development and quality assurance.
More about the perks:
- Flexible work arrangements tailored to suit your needs.
- Genuine long-term career progression opportunities in a growing team.
- Access to ongoing learning and development initiatives that keep you ahead of the curve.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork.
Let’s talk about you!
We are looking for someone with:
- 5+ years recent NZ payroll experience (3+ years senior level), ideally in a multi-client/bureau environment, with in-depth knowledge of legislation and compliance (Holidays Act, PAYE, KiwiSaver).
- Proven experience mentoring, training, and supporting other payroll practitioners.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service abilities.
- Experience with quality assurance, advanced payroll/HRIS systems, problem-solving, attention to detail, and time management.
Let’s talk about our team
Join a dedicated and ambitious Payroll Solutions team that’s driving growth and exceeding client expectations across New Zealand. This is a highly impactful role where you’ll contribute to meaningful outcomes, work on challenging projects, and be inspired to reach your full potential while supporting a culture of excellence and collaboration.
ABOUT US:
Why Findex? #writeyournextchapter
At Findex we are passionate about what we do and how we do it. Are you a big and bold thinker? Do you like to make meaningful change? Are you motivated by working in a business that puts clients first and embraces teamwork? Do you want to be part of a team that moves together, operates in a high trust environment and celebrates success? Do you take pride in delivering quality work, being accountable and maintaining high standards?
If this sounds like you, we look forward to meeting you. Apply now!
PLEASE NOTE:
Only candidates with valid working rights within Australia/New Zealand (in which this position is based) will be considered.
Findex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from candidates with a variety of strengths, backgrounds and experiences.
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
This role is being managed by Findex Talent Acquisition and we will not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
