Payroll Specialist

Role overview

Join Findex’s New Zealand Payroll Solutions team in a position where you’ll take ownership of your own client portfolio and contribute to a high-performing payroll service. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys working with technical payroll matters, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering dependable service across a varied client base.

The role is ideally based in Dunedin or Invercargill, although other locations may be considered. It offers full-time hours with part-time flexibility available, along with hybrid working. For an experienced payroll bureau professional, fully remote working may also be an option.

What you’ll do

• Handle payroll processing and advisory support from start to finish for a medium to large portfolio of New Zealand clients, keeping results accurate, timely, and aligned with local legislation.
• Serve as a reliable contact for client payroll questions and requirements, while helping improve processes and strengthen service delivery.
• Work closely with colleagues in a team setting, sharing your expertise, supporting consistency in workflows, and stepping in where assistance is needed.

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on background in delivering end-to-end payroll services in a multi-client or similarly complex environment.
• Strong understanding of New Zealand payroll rules and compliance, including the Holidays Act and PAYE responsibilities.
• Confidence using several payroll platforms; experience with Datapay, iPayroll, or MYOB Business would be beneficial, along with solid Microsoft Office capability.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to juggle several clients and deadlines each day.
• Clear communicator who can build trust, explain payroll topics in simple terms, and approach challenges with a practical, solutions-oriented attitude.

Benefits and culture

• Flexible, supportive workplace with the option to work from home a few days each week and additional flexibility when needed.
• Backed by a nationwide team that values trust, collaboration, and strong outcomes.
• Exposure to a wide mix of industries, organisations, and payroll systems, offering variety and room to broaden your professional network and capability.
• A people-first organisation with wellbeing initiatives, volunteer days, medical insurance, referral rewards, and career development pathways.
• Ongoing learning and development support, including added assistance for external study relevant to your role.

About Findex

Findex helps clients manage, grow, and protect their financial future. Established in 1987, the business is now a leading Australasian provider of accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions through its Wealth Accountant and Family Office models. With 2,500 professionals across more than 100 offices, Findex combines local knowledge with broad regional reach.

In New Zealand, Findex is among the country’s largest providers of practical accounting, audit, tax, wealth, and business advice, supported by a network of more than 20 offices nationwide.

Community impact

The Findex Community Fund supports the communities where the business operates. Since 2018, more than $4.3 million has been donated to over 800 charities across Australia and New Zealand, and the team has contributed more than 9,000 volunteer hours.

Customer commitment

Findex and Crowe support more than 75,000 Australasian businesses with advice and professional services designed to help them grow and succeed.

Diversity and inclusion

Findex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from people with a wide range of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences.