New payroll company takes over

Media release
17 October 2014

New payroll company takes over

A new Government-owned company will begin running the schools’ payroll service from today.

The decision to transfer ownership and management of the schools’ payroll service from Talent2 to the new company was announced by Minister Responsible for Novopay, Steven Joyce, in July this year.

Deputy Secretary, Education Payroll Services, Cathy Magiannis says it’s a positive change.

“A lot of work has gone into ensuring that the transition from Talent2 to the new company, Education Payroll Limited, goes smoothly.

“This signals a fresh start for the schools’ payroll and everyone involved in ensuring teachers and support staff are paid correctly and on time.

“The new structure will enable us to build on the improvements already made and provide a platform for continuous improvement.”

Ms Magiannis says the Ministry will work closely and collaboratively with the new company to ensure it meets all of its goals and objectives.

She says current work programmes, like the dedicated End-of-Year/Start-of-Year project and the service delivery model review, will continue as usual.

“I’m very pleased the majority of Talent2 staff members who worked on the payroll in the past have accepted offers to work for the new company.

“I look forward to working with them so schools have a payroll service that is enduring, fit-for-purpose and reliable.”

ENDS

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