Payroll Specialist

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As a Payroll Specialist you’ll play a vital part of the Foodstuffs South Island Shared Services Payroll team. This is a fast - paced environment where accuracy, teamwork, collaboration and clear communication are the key to success.

The Payroll team supports our member stores, Distribution Centres and Head Office to ensure weekly, fortnightly and monthly pays are processed correctly and on time. You’ll further support our people and member stores with payroll queries and system support ensuring our Payroll operation operates smoothly and collaboratively.

This is a 12 month fixed – term role covering parental leave.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process end to end weekly, fortnightly and monthly pays. 
• Maintaining employee records including new starters, leavers and changes with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Respond to Payroll queries promptly, providing clear and professional communication by phone, email and in person.
• Working closely with the Payroll Manager to carry out ad hoc tasks and support the team with any projects, processes improvements or overflow in workload.

About you:

You’ll be a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Officer with experience working for a medium to large organisation within New Zealand. You’ll have a thorough understanding of NZ payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Ideally you’ll also have:

• Ability to adapt, prioritise and remain clam under pressure in a busy payroll environment.
• Confident skills in Excel, with the ability to manage spreadsheets and reconcile data – experience with systems such as TimeTarget & SAP SuccessFactors would be a bonus.
• Clear and professional communication skills via both written (emails) and verbal (face to face and over the phone.)   
• A team focused attitude taking enjoyment from supporting others and being part of a collaborative environment.

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now. Applications close 14 October 2025. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.

Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.