Payroll Administrator

• Join our Motueka office as a Payroll Administrator and enjoy a supportive team environment, access to Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), and exclusive staff discounts
• Be part of a 100% New Zealand-owned company with a global reputation for quality and innovation
• Grow your career with exciting development opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a detail-driven, motivated Payroll Administrator to join our high-performing team at the Motueka site. If you love working with numbers, thrive on precision, and enjoy being part of a supportive and energetic environment, this full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8 am – 5 pm) could be your perfect next step.

As our Payroll Administrator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time—every time. Your day-to-day will include:

• Inputting and managing payroll data
• Setting up new employees, and removing terminated employees in the payroll system
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly payroll
• Resolving payroll quires with clarity and professionalism
• Liaising with external agencies (IRD, WINZ, MASD, MOJ) and completing required forms
• Pitching in with other administrative and payroll – related tasks as needed

What you’ll bring to the team

• Previous experience in payroll (ideal, but not essential for the right fit)
• Solid MS Office skills
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Top notch attention to detail
• The ability to work independently, solve problems, and keep things moving
• Confidence in building relationships across all levels of the business
• A positive attitude and a team – first mindset, and a great sense of humour !

With Talley’s, you get:

• Full training to set you up for success
• Excellent working conditions in a supportive, team focused environment
• Awesome staff perks, including generous discounts across our wide range of products
• A great selection of branded company gear

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 12 South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below:

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.