Payroll & Team Support Supervisor 202604

About Us

Westroads is proud to call the West Coast home. We deliver and maintain the essential roading and civil infrastructure that keeps our region connected and thriving.

From Greymouth to Hokitika, Whataroa, and Haast, our teams are embedded in the communities they serve. Strong local knowledge, trusted client relationships, and a practical, people-first culture set us apart.

Trenching Dynamix is our Christchurch-based civil contracting company specialising in horizontal infrastructure, including water, drainage, and utilities.

What makes us different

• KiwiSaver: 4% from day one, increasing to 6% after five years
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive, friendly, safety-focused, community-driven team culture
• A lifestyle that truly balances work, family, and the outdoors

Purpose of the Role

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll & Team Support Supervisor to join our team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll and time recording processes across all branches. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining best-practice systems, supporting staff, and driving continuous improvement across payroll and finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end payroll processes
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records
• Process payroll inputs, including new starters, changes, and allowances
• Prepare, reconcile, and file PAYE and other payroll-related returns with IRD
• Keep payroll processes up to date with current legislation and best practice
• Maintain and administer time recording systems
• Train and support staff in the accurate use of time recording systems
• Support audit processes by preparing payroll and employee-related information

Other Tasks

• Reconcile payroll bank accounts regularly
• Support Accounts Payable processes such as one-off invoices and staff allowances
• Review monthly Accounts Payable and process payments
• Continually review processes and systems to ensure best practises are being used
• Supervisory tasks such as providing guidance and day-to-day support to admin staff
• Help team members troubleshoot problems

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Minimum of 4+ years payroll experience, with exposure to complex payroll environments (e.g. multi-branch, variable hours, or high-volume workforces)
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and employment obligations
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident in managing payroll queries and communicating with staff
• Strong Excel and systems capability

Other Requirements

This role is primarily based in our Hokitika office, but you may be required to work out of our Greymouth office twice a month.

To apply for a job with us, you MUST be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to undergo a Ministry of Justice background check and successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. We may begin shortlisting and interviewing before the application end date, so please submit your application as early as possible.