Senior Payroll Officer

Platinum Recruitment • christchurch, canterbury • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

Experienced Senior Payroll Officer required for initial 3-month contract with an immediate start

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Professional to join our Oamaru based clients on an initial 3-month contract. We’re looking for someone who is a seasoned Payroll Officer who can hit the ground running and provide expert support across a complex payroll environment.


This role can be remote for candidates based in the Canterbury, Otago and Southland region with an initial short-term period in Oamaru for onboarding.


What You Can Expect:

  • End-to-end payroll processing for a medium to large workforce
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and organisational policies
  • Interpret and apply collective employment agreements (CEAs) and individual employment agreements (IEAs)
  • Manage payroll reporting, data analysis, and reconciliation processes
  • Re...