Payroll Officer

Job Description

Our busy Dunedin team are on the search for a Payroll Officer. Working alongside the Senior Payroll Officer, this position will provide and ensure accurate, timely and efficient processing of payroll runs for all OceanaGold (New Zealand) employees. Based in our Dunedin city office, this role works a 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off (Mon-Friday), 7:00am - 4:30pm roster.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Always maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Liaise with Human Resources across our Macraes and Waihi sites to ensure all new employees and changes to existing employees are processed on a timely basis
• Update and maintain employee data in Success Factors and other applicable systems
• Respond to internal and external Payroll queries
• Assist with processing of all fortnightly and monthly pay runs. Ensure pay runs are checked by senior member of the Finance team prior to payment
• Support the implementation, training and support of any new or changes to the existing Payroll functions as required
• Assist with collation and payment of all leave forms and all other payroll related forms by employees
• Assist with ensuring all employee information is correct with leave forms, timesheets, deductions, allowances etc
• Ensure all employee information on leave forms, timesheets, deductions, and allowances are accurate and documentation is filled in an orderly and prompt manner
• Provide earnings details to appropriate external agencies (e.g. ACC, WINZ) as and when required
• Comply with and observe all company SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), guidelines and policies

Qualifications

• Unrestricted New Zealand working rights required
• Any payroll or finance qualifications well regarded but not essential
• Full and Current Class 1 Driver Licence
• Demonstrated sound numeracy skills, high attention to details and accuracy essential
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office suite products required

Experience:    

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a payroll administration or similar capacity role using computerised software; knowledge and operating experience in dealing with Payroll outsource providers ADP and SuccessFactors would be highly regarded

Additional Information

• Dunedin City work location
• Competitive salary and potential bonus
• Discounts on retail and services
• Free Southern Cross Healthcare / Life Insurance
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Onsite Physiotherapist and nurses suite
• Study assistance
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

**Applications close 12 December 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Please note that a valid New Zealand working Visa will be required for this position. 

YOU MATTER: OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at careers@​oceanagold.​com

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED