NZ Payroll Essentials Training Program
Mastering Compliance with Confidence
Transform your payroll capabilities with our comprehensive 3-course package - everything you need to know in one complete package including weekly live Q&A sessions. Whether you are new to payroll or a seasoned professional, we have it covered in our online, self paced training experience.
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Turn Complexity into Confidence
Navigating New Zealand's payroll legislation—ranked among the most complex globally—places enormous responsibility on business owners, even when delegating to others. Without proper understanding:
Calculation errors lead to costly underpayments or overpaymentsCompliance gaps create serious liability risksSoftware alone can't compensate for knowledge deficienciesTeams struggle without specialised trainingThat's why comprehensive training is the foundation of effective payroll management.
Our comprehensive 3-course training removes the blindfold
Transform confusion into competence with:
- Weekly live mentoring Q&A calls to clarify learning and the opportunity to ask the community questions
- Continuously updated content reflecting the latest legal changes
- Online and learn at your own pace
- Evergreen access to all content for six months
- Practical mastery of wage, allowance, and tax calculations
Clear explanations of NZ's challenging legislative requirementsEquip yourself and your team with the knowledge to confidently manage one of the world's most complicated payroll legislation, ensuring both compliance and peace of mind.
When it comes to payroll you can't fix what you don't understand.
Join weekly live mentoring Q&A calls to clarify learning and ask the community questions.
Register NowWhat's Included
Payroll Legislation Essentials Complete Training Course
Complete Essentials Course
includes:
Employment Essentials
Payroll Administration Essentials
Holidays Act 2003- Over 50 essential topics
- Record keeping
- and many more topics
- Certificate of Completion provided
3 COURSES
Covering over 50 essential topics including wage, allowance and tax calculations. Always up to date and reflecting the latest legal changes.
WEEKLY LIVE SESSIONS
Join our live community Q&A sessions to get your questions answered in real time, deepen your understanding, creating connections with others on the same learning journey.
Find out more24/7 EVERGREEN ACCESS & COMMUNITY
No weekly time limits or deadlines. Enjoy the content and learn at your own pace with 24/7 access to the program and a supportive community for a six months.
Find out moreThe Fundamentals: Employment Essentials
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- Payroll training that provides understanding of compliance when engaging and paying employees
- Minimum employment rights
- Starting and ending employment
- Allowances and breaks
- Contractors v employees
- KiwiSaver
- and many more topics
- Evergreen access for six months
- Certificate of Completion provided Course Details
Holidays Act Demystified: The Compliance Connection
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- Creating clarity on how to correctly provide for leave under the current legislation of the Holidays Act 2003
- Entitlements under the Act
- Calculation and rules for annual leave
- Calculation and rules for other leave
- Calculation and rules for public holidays
- and many more topics
- Evergreen access for six months
- Certificate of Completion provided Course Details
Payroll in Practice: Confidence in Compliance
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- Understanding the legislation and how to pay employee entitlements correctly
- Payroll Processes, checks and monitoring
- Parental Leave
- Record Keeping
- Recovering overpayments
- Privacy Act
- and many more topics
- Evergreen access for six months
- Certificate of Completion provided Course Details
Contractor v Employee
- Difference between contractors and employees
- Determining who is a contractor
- The new Gateway Test
- Schedular payments & IR330c
- Non Resident contractors
- Exemption Certificates and Tailored Tax Rates
KiwiSaver & ESCT
- Who is eligible for KiwiSaver
- When to auto enrol employees
- What are you obligations as an employer
- How to calculate KiwiSaver and ESCT
Parental Leave
- Understanding of Parental Leave for employers, employees, and payroll administrators
- Who is eligible for parental leave
- Different types of leave under the act
- Keeping position opens
- What does it mean for the employer
- How to calculate annual leave on return from parental leave
Package Price: $1995 +gst
SAVE $390
The amount of in depth coverage of NZ payroll, all the ins and outs that anyone doing payroll in NZ needs to be aware of. Filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge and I feel much more comfortable running payroll after doing this course.
Steph
Di has a real passion for and knowledge for payroll, and did a fantastic job of explaining the concepts clearly and keeping it interesting at the same time.
Course Attendant
If you are working in payroll in any capacity and rely on payroll systems more than you should then you need to do this course. After you do it you will feel confident that you are getting it right.
Lauren
This should be mandatory training for anyone who does payroll. It covers a huge wealth of information and is presented in an interesting an engaging way.
Alsa
Di has a warm way about her which made me feel comfortable to ask questions which meant I was able to get the most out of the course.
Course Attendant
Outstanding delivery of a very complex topic – well done!
Jacqui
MAIN GOALS
Empower Your Business with Knowledge and Support
Expert-Led Learning
Receive guidance from a payroll specialist with over two decades of hands-on experience in New Zealand payroll compliance.
Ongoing Access to Updated Content
Stay current with continuously updated course content that reflects the latest legislative changes, ensuring you always have the most up-to-date information at your fingertips.
Simplified Complexity
Understand and navigate the intricacies of payroll legislation with ease, transforming complex concepts into manageable solutions.
Optimize Your Tools
Maximise your payroll software investment by combining your existing tools with the expert knowledge you'll gain, creating a more efficient and accurate process.
Confidence Through Knowledge
Build the confidence to ask the right questions, find accurate answers, and ensure your payroll calculations comply with legislation.
Access Funding for Your Training
Eligible businesses can apply for funding through the Regional Business Partner Network, making this invaluable training even more accessible (see below).
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Di Crawford-Errington
20+Years experience
- CEO, Founder and head trainer for the Small Business Training Hub
- A Certified Payroll Leader (via the NZ Payroll Practitioners Association - NZPPA) who is super passionate about empowering people by providing clarity for getting payroll right.
- CEO & Founder of Ontrack Bookkeeping Ltd
- A multi award winning Master Bookkeeper, and named in the Top 50 Woman in Accounting worldwide in 2020 and 2021
PARTNERS
Management Capability Development Funding
Small businesses may qualify for funding assistance through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) to help offset the cost of this training.
Our course is registered with the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund, which can cover up to 50% of training costs for eligible businesses focused on strengthening their management capabilities and executing growth plans.
To access this funding:
Contact your local RBP Growth AdvisorComplete a needs assessmentReceive vouchers if your business qualifies and training needs are identifiedApply the voucher to our registered courseNote that vouchers are only available through RBP Growth Advisors and eligibility is determined as part of their business assessment process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to start and complete the program by a certain time?
This package is available for 6 months and you can start anytime.
Do I have to be in New Zealand to complete this program?
No, not at all. However, unless you are involved in payroll in NZ in some way, or going to be, it may not be of value to you.
What level of knowledge is required before I start these courses?
None at all. You can be completely new to payroll, or extremely experienced and been involved in payroll for years. We teach the legislation around payroll, which for most people, has been learnt from someone else before them doing the job. Unfortunately, that does mean habits or beliefs are passed down that may not align with current legislation. Students from all levels of experience have been through the course and the feedback on the content has confirmed this.
Do you cover how to use particular payroll software in the training?
No, we do not cover specific payroll software training. We teach you what is meant to happen so you can check your software is doing the right things.
We can provide one on one training in the systems and processes for your software via our sister company, Ontrack Payroll HQ. Just let me know how we can help by emailing us here.
Do you provide support?
Yes, we provide weekly mentoring Q&A sessions via the platform where you can drop in and get your content questions answered.
Do I recieve anything tangible after completing the course?
You will receive a Certificate of Completion once you have completed these extensive courses.
Ready to get started?
Why wait for costly errors to highlight knowledge gaps - get started today and you'll have everything you need to start managing your payroll with clarity and confidence.
