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 driven about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Financial Services team are seeking a part time Payroll Specialist for 13 hours per week to join them for a 12 month period.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide high quality, responsive payroll support to management and employees across Council entities and external agencies.
• Ensure payroll services are provided in a professional manner within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure all leave transactions and entitlements are correctly applied, analysed and all changes verified.
• Provide consistent, concise and accurate Payroll reports on a regular and ad hoc basis.
• Support and assist pay function while implementing a new integrated HRIS payroll system.
• Contribute to review, testing and implementation of new process.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of five years' experience as a Payroll practitioner, preferably within a medium to large organisation.
• An excellent understanding of employment legislation, including the Holidays Act 2003 and its complications.
• Solid experience using complex computer-based payroll systems.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• NCEA Level 3 pass in English, Mathematics and Computing or equivalent
• Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel, including experience with functions and the use of and spreadsheet

What we offer:

• 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 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 & the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene 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!

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online at Jobs - Invercargill City Council

Applications close 1 February 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.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.