Outsourced Payroll
Customised payroll management? Too easy.
Professional Payroll Outsourcing for New Zealand Businesses
Managing payroll in-house can be complex, time-consuming, and costly. From navigating ever-changing employment legislation to ensuring IRD compliance, payroll requires specialist expertise that diverts valuable time from running your business.
The Paymasters has been providing outsourced payroll services to New Zealand businesses for over 25 years. Based in Christchurch (with staff also based in Auckland, Hastings and Invercargill), our NZPPA-trained specialists deliver comprehensive payroll management nationwide, giving you confidence that your payroll is accurate, compliant, and on time—every time.
Why Businesses Choose Outsourced Payroll
When you partner with The Paymasters, you eliminate the need for:
- Employing specialist in-house payroll staff
- Investing in expensive payroll software and updates
- Staying current with constantly changing employment legislation
- Managing the risk of costly payroll errors and penalties
- Ensuring Continuity of Services
Instead, you gain access to our secure, confidential service that handles everything from pay processing to IRD filing, allowing you to focus on what you do best—growing your business.
Complete Payroll Management Services
Our outsourced payroll service is tailored to your business needs and includes:
Pay Processing & Administration
- Accurate calculation of wages, salaries, and allowances
- Management of PAYE, KiwiSaver, student loan deductions, and child support
- Processing of all payment types including wages, salaries, bonuses, and commissions
- Secure electronic payments to employees and IRD
Leave & Entitlements Management
- Annual leave calculations and tracking
- Sick leave, bereavement leave, and other statutory entitlements
- Public holiday pay calculations
- Alternative holiday management
Compliance & Reporting
- IRD filing and employer monthly schedules
- Payday filing compliance
- Employment records maintenance as per legal requirements
- Year-end processing and IR348 employer returns
Employee Services
- Confidential online payslips via our Ezytime portal
- Secure employee self-service access
- New employee onboarding
Expertise You Can Trust
With over three decades of experience serving New Zealand businesses, The Paymasters understands the unique challenges of local payroll management. Our team of NZPPA-trained professionals stays current with all legislative changes, ensuring your business remains compliant with:
- The Employment Relations Act
- The Holidays Act 2003
- The Wages Protection Act
- IRD requirements and tax legislation
Whether you’re a small business with seasonal staff, a growing company expanding your team, or an established organisation seeking to streamline operations, we have the expertise and systems to support you.
Get Started with Expert Payroll Management
Transitioning to outsourced payroll is straightforward. Our team will work with you to understand your specific requirements, migrate your existing data securely, and establish processes that work seamlessly with your business operations.