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Payroll and Bookkeeping Manager

Hamilton, WaikatoFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead a team of payroll specialists and drive technical solutions for complex NZ payroll regulations and client bookkeeping.

Role type

Senior Payroll and Bookkeeping Manager

Builds

Payroll services and bookkeeping solutions for commercial clients up to $50M

Domain

Accounting / Payroll

Required skills

NZ payroll legislation expertise, team mentoring, client relationship management, modern payroll platforms (iPayroll, Smart Payroll, Xero, Employment Hero), AI integration

Preferred skills

Public practice experience, flexible working arrangements

Technologies

iPayroll, Smart Payroll, Xero Payroll, Employment Hero, AI tools

Responsibilities

Empower and coach a team of three payroll specialists, drive technical solutions for complex NZ payroll regulations, connect with diverse commercial client base, champion innovation in client systems and AI integration, direct client onboarding and software training