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Mō mātou | About us

Waikato Waters is a brand-new, publicly owned water utility bringing together water and wastewater services across the Waikato region — built from the ground up to deliver for communities today and for generations to come.

Te tūranga | The role

Based in central Hamilton, and reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll Advisor is the primary interface between Waikato Waters and its external payroll provider — ensuring accurate, compliant payroll operations for a large, multi-site workforce from May 2026. This is a role where precision matters and trust is earned through consistent delivery.

Ō mahi | What you’ll do

• Act as the primary contact for the external payroll provider
• Resolve employee payroll queries and ensure timesheets, leave, deductions and employment changes are accurately processed
• Monitor information exchange with the payroll provider to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Prepare FBT returns and support payroll audits and reporting
• Process employee expense reimbursements accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with NZ payroll legislation and employment agreements

Ō pūkenga | What you’ll bring

You are a seasoned payroll professional — technically strong, discreet with sensitive information, and known for getting it right every time.

• 5+ years’ experience in a payroll role
• Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, employment agreements and delegated authority requirements
• High level of accuracy and sound judgement in interpreting payroll rules and entitlements
• Confident user of HR and payroll systems
• Discretion in managing sensitive or complex payroll issues

He aha ai mātou | Why join us

Waikato Waters is being built once — and you’d be part of that. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together. The work is real, the impact is visible, and the team we’re assembling is genuinely exceptional. We offer competitive remuneration, health insurance, and hybrid working where the role allows.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

Applications close Thursday 16th April. We need you so don't delay and click 'Apply Now'. To learn more about us, visit: www.waikatowaters.co.nz  For a full position description or a confidential chat contact us via email at HR@waikatowaters.co.nz and we will be in touch.

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