Applied Payroll - Micro Credential Course
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
Provides practical and legislative payroll training focused on the Acts governing New Zealand payroll processing, designed for use in real-office environments.
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NZ$564
inc GST
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NZQA Level 5 Certification
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand New Zealand payroll legislation
Gain knowledge of the main statutes affecting payroll operations, such as the Holidays Act 2003, Employment Relations Act 2000, and KiwiSaver Act 2006.
Apply payroll processes in a business environment
Develop the ability to process payroll, maintain accurate records, and manage payroll compliance.
About This Course
The Applied Payroll - Micro Credential Course offers foundational knowledge of New Zealand payroll legislation, covering the Holidays Act 2003, Employment Relations Act 2000, KiwiSaver Act 2006, Tax Administration Act 1994, and related statutes. Participants will learn to apply this knowledge in payroll operations, essential for business compliance and risk minimisation.
Course Content
- Holidays Act 2003 – Brief Overview
- Employee records and the Privacy Act - Best Practice
- Timesheets
- Collective Employment
- Agreement vs Individual
- Employment Agreement
- Annual Leave
- Relevant Daily Pay and Average Daily Pay
- Bereavement, Alternative Leave
- Public Holiday and Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Leave Without Pay
- Allowances and Deductions
- Student Loan Administration
- Child Support Administration
- Other Deductions (e.g. Court Fines)
- KiwiSaver Applications
- Termination Pay Calculations
Build towards these roles
Payroll administratorPayroll officerHR/payroll assistantSmall business payroll coordinator
Build skills in these industries
PayrollBusiness AdministrationHuman Resources
