Payroll Officer

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Join our Australian Payroll team in Christchurch and take on a fixed-term opportunity through to the end of March 2027.

If you know payroll, like getting the details right, and want to build your experience in a supportive team, this could be a great next move.

You’ll help deliver accurate, on-time payroll services for our Australian employees, working closely with teammates across the ditch and here in Aotearoa. It’s a role with real responsibility, steady pace, and plenty of opportunity to grow. Good Work here means high standards, low ego, and people who back each other to get the job done.

Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities

• Manage allocated payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely pay processing.
• Prepare and process payroll in line with employment agreements, company policies, and relevant legislation.
• Support weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll runs, including manual payments where needed.
• Respond to payroll queries and work with the wider team to resolve issues quickly and clearly.
• Help maintain strong service standards while contributing to continuous improvement across the payroll function.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Proven payroll experience in NZ and/or AU – ideally 3+ years processing payroll for 500+ employees.
• Strong Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn – able to pick up new payrolls or tasks quickly.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach and confident communication style.
• A commitment to accuracy, accountability, and delivering Good Work every time.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

• A welcoming, down-to-earth team that works side by side, not top down.
• Hands-on training and support to help you get up to speed quickly.
• The chance to broaden your payroll experience across the Australian payroll environment.
• A collaborative team culture where ideas are valued and people back each other.
• Retail discounts and access to wellbeing support services

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is more than what we deliver. It’s how we work together. We’re a big business with a down-to-earth way of doing things: flat, friendly, and forward moving. We take the work seriously, not ourselves.

Across New Zealand and Australia, we design, build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that connects communities. That means the work matters, and so do the people doing it. You’ll join a team that values ideas over ego, supports growth, and knows how to switch on when it counts.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a fixed-term role where you can make an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join the Fulton Hogan whānau.

All successful candidates must complete and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen before starting employment.