Team Leader
Permanent Full-Time
Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.
Our friendly Payroll team are seeking a Team Leader - Payroll.
The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Leading and delivering fortnightly pay to all organisations supported, managing payroll data processing and determining integrity of processed data including internal checks.
- Responding to complex queries from employees and the business, providing solutions and assistance to the Payroll and People and Culture teams
- Evaluating payroll processes and system requirements to ensure compliance with contractual and legislative obligations within system restrictions at all times.
- Reconciling and processing IRD Payments and adjustments ensuring that IRD deadlines are met.
- Meeting the reporting requirements of the organisation, Audit NZ and other external organisations within required timeframes
What you will bring:
- Applied Payroll (Level 5) or significant relevant experience
- NZPPA Certificate in Payroll Calculations (Level 5)
- Five years' comprehensive experience at a leadership level, in a pressured payroll environment
- Extensive experience working with various disciplines on a payroll system with sound knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation including Holidays Act 2003, keeping up to date with legislative changes
- Sound Customer Service ethos including the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations
- Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with senior management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure reporting requirements of management, Audit NZ and other external organisations are met within required deadlines.
What we offer:
- Flexible working environment
- Career progression and training/development opportunities
- Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
- Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
- Access to sick leave from day one of employment
- Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist
Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?
Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777.
If this sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
Applications close 6 September 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand
To apply for this job go to: https://icc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies https://www.icc.govt.nz/council/jobs
Reference code 6922946.
Applications close 06 September 2026
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