Payroll Analyst

Full Time | Permanent | Rangiora Based

About us Waimakariri District is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions, home to over 69,000 residents and known for its unique blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Just 30 minutes north of Christchurch, our district offers vibrant communities, stunning natural landscapes, and an exceptional quality of life.

At Waimakariri District Council, we’re proud to support our growing community by delivering essential services and making a meaningful difference every day. We provide a stable, supportive, and collaborative working environment where our people are valued and encouraged to contribute, grow, and succeed.

Join our friendly and supportive HR team, where a positive, can-do culture thrives. Based in Rangiora, you’ll be part of an organisation that makes a real difference in the community.

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services within our Human Resources team.

Reporting to the Acting Human Resources Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring payroll processing runs smoothly, with a strong focus on data integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Process fortnightly payroll accurately and on time using Datapay
• Maintain payroll data integrity and ensure compliance with NZ legislation and Council policies
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely, professional manner
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues
• Analyse payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Support reporting, reconciliations, and audit activities
• Support system enhancements and process improvements, including working with Datapay
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external providers

About you We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a proactive, customer-focused mindset. You will also have:

• 3–5 years’ payroll experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation
• Sound understanding of NZ payroll legislation, including Holidays Act requirements
• Experience using Datapay (or similar payroll system)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• Relevant qualification or working towards one (e.g. NZPPA) is desirable
• Local government or public sector experience is beneficial but not essential

Apply now For more information or a confidential chat, contact Elloise Fuimaono, Acting HR Manager at Elloise.Fuimaono@wmk.govt.nz Please visit our website to view the position description: https://careers.waimakariri.govt.nz/jobs/7720249-payroll-analyst

Please submit your application by 2 June 2026. Waimakariri District Council is an equal opportunity employer.