Payroll Assistant Contract Temp Jobs in All New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Accounts Administrator

at First Assistance Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Full time 37.5 hours a week
Maternity Cover 13 Month Contract
Start Mid May

Full time 37.5 hours a week
Maternity Cover 13 Month Contract
Start Mid May

Join our team of professional staff who assist travellers worldwide when it matters most.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

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Listed twenty one days ago

Accounts Assistant & Payroll Administrator

at Robert Half Finance & Accounting

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$30.00 - $36.00 p.h. + 8% holiday pay

NZ owned business operating in the joinery industry requires a part time Accounts Assistant on an initial 3-month contract. 25 hours per week.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

21d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Accounts Admin & Payroll Temporary Opportunities

at Hays | Accountancy & Finance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Immediate Starts
Short and Long Term Assignments
Competitive Pay

Immediate Starts
Short and Long Term Assignments
Competitive Pay

Are you between roles or nearing the end of a contract role and looking to keep busy?

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Assistant Accountant - parental leave cover

at Brownies Mattress Service (1990) Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Fixed-term contract role. Gain valuable accounting experience with a family owned company. Competitive salary and small friendly team.

subClassification: Assistant AccountantsAssistant Accountants

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Leave Admin Officer

at Tribe (New Zealand) Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrose, Auckland

Fast paced - Leave & Payroll admin support!

Temp role, based in Penrose
Manage high-volume leave & pay queries with accuracy and care
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation

Temp role, based in Penrose
Manage high-volume leave & pay queries with accuracy and care
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation

In this Leave Admin Officer role, you will process leave forms, manage pay queries, and liaise with support staff in a fast-paced admin environment.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

23h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Accounts Officer

at Innovative Energy Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

Competitive Salary with incentive bonus system
High performance team environment
NZ Privately owned company

Competitive Salary with incentive bonus system
High performance team environment
NZ Privately owned company

We are looking for an astute and passionate Accounts Officer who wants to be part of our high-performance team!

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Accounts Administrator

at First Assistance Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland

Full time 37.5 hours a week
Maternity Cover 13 Month Contract
Start Mid May

Full time 37.5 hours a week
Maternity Cover 13 Month Contract
Start Mid May

Join our team of professional staff who assist travellers worldwide when it matters most.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12d ago

Listed two hours ago

Accounts Assistant (Fixed-Term - 9 Months)

at Millennium Hotels and Resorts

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$75k - $85k depending on experience

$75k - $85k depending on experience
Step into a fast-paced finance role where your work truly makes an impact
Exposure to a large, fast-moving finance function

$75k - $85k depending on experience
Step into a fast-paced finance role where your work truly makes an impact
Exposure to a large, fast-moving finance function

We're on the lookout for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2h ago

Listed one hour ago

Housing Administrator - 2 Month Fixed Term

at Visionwest Community Trust

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glen Eden, Auckland

Immediate Start
Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment
Work for an Award Winning Not for Profit

Immediate Start
Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment
Work for an Award Winning Not for Profit

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Our Housing team needs a new administrator to support their growth for a fixed term of 2 months - immediate start

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1h ago

Listed four hours ago

Accounts Payable Officer (24h/week, 1-year contract)

at KOHLER NEW ZEALAND LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Westgate, Auckland

$30 – $35 per hour

Enjoy flexible hours and a clearly defined contract period.
Global exposure, local impact.
Join a global leader with a long‑standing, respected presence in New Zealand.

Enjoy flexible hours and a clearly defined contract period.
Global exposure, local impact.
Join a global leader with a long‑standing, respected presence in New Zealand.

Support day‑to‑day AP operations and act as the key link between offshore shared services, local stakeholders, and suppliers.

subClassification: Accounts PayableAccounts Payable

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Payroll Administrator

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Grafton, Auckland

rate dependant on experience

Support a busy payroll function in a well-established healthcare organisation
Gain valuable payroll experience across systems, compliance, and reporting
Office-based role in Auckland City Fringe with competitive rates

Support a busy payroll function in a well-established healthcare organisation
Gain valuable payroll experience across systems, compliance, and reporting
Office-based role in Auckland City Fringe with competitive rates

Six-month payroll contract with a large stable business | gain valuable experience in a busy, supportive team environment.

Recruited byDarron Hubbard

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

25d ago

Listed four hours ago

Senior Payroll Specialist

at H2R Consulting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

$65.00 - $75.00 per hour + WFH + CBD located

Bring your outstanding senior payroll skills to this Contract Payroll position

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed four days ago

Temporary Job Opportunities with Only Human

at Only Human - HR & Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

A broad variety of roles available
Long and short-term assignments
A trusted and talented team

Come and join the Only Human team as a temp. We have a many administration roles available offering flexibility for you based in Christchurch.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Administrator

at Recruitment Studio - Winners Seek Small Recruitment Agency of the Year 25, Winners Seek Diversity 23 & RSCA Outstanding Agency 24

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Reception, Administration, Accounts, Personal Assistant, HR work
Interesting businesses & industries throughout Auckland
Competitive $, temp or fixed term contract work

Reception, Administration, Accounts, Personal Assistant, HR work
Interesting businesses & industries throughout Auckland
Competitive $, temp or fixed term contract work

Temp Administrators | Coordinators

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Centre Administrator

at JOYN

This is a Contract/Temp job

Papanui, Canterbury

$62,000 - $65,000 (prorated for part-time hours)

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Fixed Term Contract. June 2026 - end of January 2027.
Be the first point of contact for this bustling vibrant shopping centre!
35 hours per week. No weekends, late nights or public holidays!

Support the day-to-day operations of Northlands Shopping Centre. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Accounting Support roles

at Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Accounting Support roles
Temporary Opportunities with good hourly rates
Immediate Starts

Accounting Support roles
Temporary Opportunities with good hourly rates
Immediate Starts

Are you an experience Accounting support specialist looking for your next role?

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Employment Hero specialist - payroll, systems and workforce optimisation

at The Lindis

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Experienced Employment Hero specialist to drive meaningful system and workflow improvements across our business

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

24d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Administration Assistant

at Ryan Recruitment Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$26 - $38 Per Hour + Holiday Pay + Weekly Pay

Opportunities With Organisations Across Christchurch
Temp With The Support of A Team That Cares
Grow Your Experience Within Varied Industries

Opportunities With Organisations Across Christchurch
Temp With The Support of A Team That Cares
Grow Your Experience Within Varied Industries

Bring your proven administration skills to temporary roles with some of Christchurch's leading organisations.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

29d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Payroll/HR Administrator - Temp

at Alpha Recruitment - NZ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Interesting work on offer
Great location
Friendly and supportive team

Interesting work on offer
Great location
Friendly and supportive team

Payroll/HR administration part time temporary position in a friendly, supportive team. Great location.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

11d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Payroll Officer

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Competitive salary

Immediate start
Six month Fixed Term contract
Mount Wellington location with parking onsite

Immediate start
Six month Fixed Term contract
Mount Wellington location with parking onsite

A globally recognised manufacturing business with a strong international presence

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Temporary Accounts & Finance Assistants

at Madison Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland

NZD 30 - 45 per hour

Do you have excellent all round accounting skills?
Competitive hourly rates + KiwiSaver
Quick and efficient registration process and turnaround!

Do you have excellent all round accounting skills?
Competitive hourly rates + KiwiSaver
Quick and efficient registration process and turnaround!

Seeking short-term work in accounts administration? Join NZ’s largest agency for access to top temp jobs across leading organisations

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Accounts Payable

at salt

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Tamaki, Auckland

$32.00 - $36.00 p.h. + Onsite park, ASAP start

3 months temp role with ASAP start - East Tamaki Location
$32-$36p/h - Monday to Friday - onsite parking
Close knit team, lighthearted and down to earth culture

3 months temp role with ASAP start - East Tamaki Location
$32-$36p/h - Monday to Friday - onsite parking
Close knit team, lighthearted and down to earth culture

Enjoy problem solving and figuring out puzzles? Looking for a short-term contract? Apply today!

subClassification: Accounts PayableAccounts Payable

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Administration Opportunities

at Cultivate – SEEK Medium Agency of the Year 2023 & 2024

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$30-$35 + 8% pending experience

North Shore and Auckland Central locations, full-time hours, Monday-Friday
Temporary assignments to suit your commitments - 1 week to 6 months +
Weekly pay includes 8% Holiday pay accrued & KiwiSaver (if eligible)

North Shore and Auckland Central locations, full-time hours, Monday-Friday
Temporary assignments to suit your commitments - 1 week to 6 months +
Weekly pay includes 8% Holiday pay accrued & KiwiSaver (if eligible)

Leverage your organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills in temporary administrative roles across Finance, HR, Healthcare, and more.

Recruited byCharly Jones

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Accounts Administrator

at ALH Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Porirua, Wellington

$30 - $35 + based on experience

Four Day Working Week
Immediate Start
Competitive Payrate

Four Day Working Week
Immediate Start
Competitive Payrate

We're looking for an experienced accounts administrator to join a busy civil team for 10 weeks with potential to be extended!

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Operations Assistant

at NetYourJob

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

Excellent organisation and time management skills?
Experience in HR and/or training highly regarded
Join a vibrant, successful office with a culture of achievement

This full time role is to cover a team member on maternity leave and is offered as a fixed-term contract until October. Apply now!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Office Administrator - Roofing Industry - 6 months

at HomeSmart

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

Join our growing roofing company team and become the key coordinator between our staff, contractor and customers.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

24d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Business Support Officer

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rolleston, Canterbury

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

Be part of a newly established organisation
8-month fixed-term with some flexibility around hours
Varied role across customer service, coordination & financial administration

A varied, hands-on role where you'll support customers, coordinate operations and help build and implement processes from the ground up.

subClassification: Client & Sales AdministrationClient & Sales Administration

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

18d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Office Administrator - 12-month fixed term contract

at Tonkin & Taylor Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Come join our Christchurch team – we’d love to have you on board
12-month maternity cover opportunity with a supportive, high-performing team
We support you: $750 wellbeing allowance, social club, and regular fruit baskets

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

23h ago

Listed five hours ago