Team Leader: Payroll at NZ Police, Wellington - Hutt Valley;Wellington - Kapiti;Wellington - Masterton;Wellington - Porirua;Wellington - Tawa;Wellington - Upper Hutt;Wellington

New Zealand Police is working with the community to make New Zealanders be safe and feel safe. With over 13,000 staff, we provide policing services 24 hours a day, every day. We operate by land, sea and air, manage over 860,000 emergency calls a year and are always actively preventing crime and crashes.

We’re working towards specific goals and targets that highlight our intent to work collaboratively with iwi and communities, other government sectors and business partners to deliver our business’ and achieve long-term change.

Payroll Team Leader – Wellington!

• Based at Police National HQ
• Band I
• Police Employee
• Permanent/ Full Time
• NAV
• JR - 5844612

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Mō te tūnga | About the role

New Zealand Police Payroll is seeking applications for a Team Leader in a permanent role based at PNHQ.

NZ Police is the lead agency responsible for reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Our vision is to have the trust and confidence of all. You will be working with a hard-working and enthusiastic team who are part of a high performing People Operations group function.

We are looking for an individual who can work closely with our other Payroll Team leaders, whilst supporting NZ Police in the delivery of accurate and fortnightly payroll service, managing a team of Payroll Officers and delivering on our business and Organisational requirements

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee pay entitlements and reimbursements.
• Manage payroll-related risks and escalate issues to the Payroll Manager when required.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date payroll master data for all employees.
• Implement and monitor controls to ensure the accuracy of changes to employee pay.
• Support the team to deliver a high standard of service and a positive experience for all employees.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and employment collective agreements relevant to payroll.
• Identify, develop, and implement business process improvements to reduce manual work and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate proactively with the wider People Operations team to deliver high‑quality service to employees.

He aha taau e kawe mai | What you’ll bring

Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to and build high performing teams, and the way that you lead yourself or others.

 Ideally you will be able to demonstrate experience in the following areas:

• Experience working as a team leader or actively developing toward team leadership responsibilities.

• Proficiency in SAP/My Police systems at either a user or specialist level.

• Strong understanding of NZ Police Collectives and key legislation relevant to payroll activities, including (but not limited to) the Holidays Act, Wages Protection Act, and other applicable government legislation.

• A strong customer service ethos with a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

• The successful applicant will be required to be based in Wellington or be willing to relocate to Wellington.

This role is Team Leader level. You can refer to Indicators for Success for further information on the requirements

To view the position description for this role please copy and paste this link into a new browser:

https://teams.sp.police.govt.nz/pac/od/pd/Documents/People%20Group/Payroll%20Team%20Leader.pdf

Mo tātou | About us

New Zealand Police is the lead agency responsible for preventing crime and enhancing community safety. It works in partnership with individuals, communities, businesses, and other public sector agencies towards the vision of making New Zealand the safest country. Police is the government’s largest front-line response agency with around 15,000 staff in large and small communities all over New Zealand and in liaison and policing development roles overseas.

Your development is highly valued at NZ Police. Our employees enjoy significant investment in their development not only at an individual level, but also at the team and community practice level. We work hard to match you with work that will both play to your strengths and challenge you in new ways.

The work you’ll be engaged in is real, tangible work that directly benefits our frontline and communities. Taken all together, this means we can offer you career path opportunities to progress in your chosen profession and become a more well-rounded, experienced leader, with opportunities across the range of work we support.

To view more detailed information about our recruitment process along with further details about requirements please click below link:

Applicant Information Pack (External)

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If this position sounds like you, click apply now and submit a tailored CV. You will be required to submit an application form. Before confirmation of hire, pre-employment checks will be undertaken which include reference, drug and alcohol testing and police vetting prior to any written offer being made.  

For further information on the application process, please copy and paste this URL: https://www.police.govt.nz/careers 

All applications must be submitted online and will not be accepted directly via email. All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.  

Utu ā-tau | Salary –

This position is covered by a collective agreement and salary will commence between $102,808 and $108,894 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.  

If you are an internal applicant, you must apply internally through the police system. You must provide an alternative contact email address and state your future commitments should you be successful in the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Please note: Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 19/05/2026 Applications may be reviewed prior to the close date as well as contact made with candidates.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact deepa.shankar@police.govt.nz