Management Level

Job Description & Summary

Kia ora, 

It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand – a community of solvers that lead with heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge tech.

Ngā kōrero mō tēnei tūranga / About the role

Join our dynamic team as a Payroll Coordinator within the Internal Firm Services team at PwC. This energetic and innovative environment is perfect for those who live by our values of care, collaboration, integrity, and making a difference. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of our national payroll function, working closely with Senior Payroll Advisors and fellow coordinators. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll processing and an interest in using business analysis skills to enhance operational performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Execute monthly payroll cycles under the guidance of Senior Payroll Advisors.

Accurately process new hires, terminations, employee changes and leave entitlements.

Assist in the calculation of off-cycle payments, back pays, and other adjustments.

Liaise with the People & Culture and Finance teams to ensure accurate data exchange and resolution of discrepancies.

Ensure all payroll activities are conducted in accordance with NZ legislation (e.g. Holidays Act, PAYE, KiwiSaver, ACC).

Maintain and apply internal payroll controls and PwC policies.

Support internal and external payroll audits as and when required.

Respond promptly to payroll queries, escalating more complex issues as needed.

Collaborate with other coordinators to ensure a cohesive and consistent payroll operation.

Support onboarding of new team members by contributing to knowledge sharing and system guidance.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

1–3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a complex or professional services setting.

Good working knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and entitlements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas).

Demonstrated attention to detail, data accuracy, and numerical competence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A proactive mindset with the ability to solve problems and suggest improvements.

Experience with payroll or HRIS systems (e.g. Chris21, Workday, Replicon) (desirable)

Experience preparing reports or using business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) (desirable)

Exposure to payroll auditing or testing environments (desirable)

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

Unrivalled level of access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms, where you’ll be enabled by cutting-edge technology.

PwC shows care to employees by providing life and income protection as part of our total remuneration package.

PwC's paid parental leave applies to all parents regardless of gender, so all our employees can be involved with raising their children

Enhanced leave capabilities - an opportunity to purchase additional leave and two staff recognition days available each year.

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

With PwC, you’ll belong to a whānau, a community of problem solvers, where differences are embraced. We empower you with the technology, coaching, flexibility and trust needed to make a meaningful difference, while supporting you to be your authentic self each day. We’re committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce because we know it’s only by working together that we can realise the potential of our people, clients and society. https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html  

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