PUTĀRURU. 07 885 1022     TOKOROA. 07 886 7098     ROTORUA. 07 350 1018

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Where you are more than just a number.

At Graham Brown & Co, our people are our greatest asset. Whatever stage you are at in your career, we can help you succeed – with a supportive training environment, professional development opportunities and a chartered accountancy program that allows staff to work while studying.

If you’re interested in joining the Graham Brown & Co family, get in touch.

Phone 07 885 1022 or email info@grahambrown.co.nz

 

PUTĀRURU TEAM

TOKOROA TEAM

ROTORUA TEAM

Professional Apprenticeship: Earn while you learn.

We are currently looking for our next up and coming star to join our team. The right person will have an opportunity to complete their study towards an Accounting degree while in full time employment with Graham Brown & Co.

Have a look at our Accounting Apprenticeship vacancy below or click here to see what’s on offer. If you would like to know more, please contact our office on 07 885 1022 and ask to speak to Richard Rutgers.

Current Vacancies

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

We’re a well-established, evolving accounting practice with offices in the heart of the South Waikato (Putaruru, Tokoroa) and Bay of Plenty (Rotorua). At Graham Brown & Co we take pride in supporting our clients, our community and are passionate about what we do.

If you enjoy a fast-moving environment and take pride in getting the details right — especially in payroll — this could be the role for you.

You’ll support our clients and team across a wide range of administrative tasks in a role where deadlines matter. We’re looking for someone who is positive, approachable and upbeat, who can remain calm under pressure and contribute to a supportive, team-focused culture.

Payroll experience within a similar environment is a must. 

Responsibilities will include:

  • End to end payroll processing for multiple clients

  • Ensuring you stay abreast of all relevant legislation

  • Maintaining the client database, software and client/employee records

  • Recording, maintaining and updating payroll procedures & policies

  • Preparing and filing IRD returns

  • Processing of creditor and tax payments

  • Other process and administration tasks as required

It is an advantage if you have:

  • A strong knowledge of Payroll Legislation

  • Knowledge of ACC systems and processes

  • Experience in using Payroll software systems

  • Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Efficient data entry, with a high level of attention to detail

This is a full time permanent position, ideally based in the Putaruru office however will consider a base at one of our other offices for the right applicant.

To apply please email your CV and covering letter to employment@grahambrown.co.nz or contact Christina on 07 8851022.

Applicants for this position are required to have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. 

Applications close 23rd March 2026.

 

 

Click HERE to see what’s on offer!

All applications must be in writing, with CV,
record of learning & references forwarded to:

Payroll Administrator
Attention: Christina McGuire
Graham Brown & Co Ltd
PO Box 204
PUTĀRURU

Or E-mail: employment@grahambrown.co.nz
Phone: 07 885 1022

ACCOUNTING APPRENTICE *EARN WHILE YOU LEARN*

Each year we look for the next up and coming star/s to join our team. The right person/s will have the opportunity to complete their study towards an accounting degree while in full time employment with Graham Brown & Co.

A successful applicant is expected to complete 2-4 papers per year through Massey University’s Extramural programme or Open Polytechnic.

Graham Brown & Co pays for all course fees and books up front and half the cost of the course fees are then deducted from your fortnightly wages throughout the study semester. On successful completion of each paper, the deducted fees are refunded back to you. If a pass is not obtained in a course paper, it is your responsibility to pay for the resit in full and the deducted fees from your first attempt are held until successful completion of the paper.

Apprentices are expected to allow 10 hours a week study time per paper. To help with this, apprentices may request an unpaid day or two half days per week for study. A quiet room and resources are supplied at the office to assist with this.

Apprentices are also entitled to two days paid study leave per paper (one study day and one exam day). Unpaid study leave may also be requested.

Other study arrangements outside Massey University’s Extramural programme or Open Polytechnic can be negotiated.

Numbers – The alternative costs
We believe the cost of full time study in an unsupported environment is more than $60,000.

As an apprentice at Graham Brown & Co you save on these costs and have the ability to earn as you learn and gain invaluable practical knowledge and skills.

Who would this suit?
• You may be a recent school leaver or have completed schooling some time ago, and looking for a career change
• Keen to further yourself at the same time as earning a competitive income
• Someone with a keen eye for detail, and a clear aptitude for numbers
• Have an interest in accounting/numbers (though you do not need to have studied accounting at school)
• Entry qualifications for acceptance into either Massey University or Open Polytechnic would be an advantage but not necessary

Advantages
• The ability to gain qualifications without having a student loan
• Your course costs paid for you beyond just year one (provided you pass)
• The ability to earn as you learn in your relevant chosen field
• Gain a wide range of practical experience adding to your CV for the future
• Well placed to continue on with professional exams in a supportive training environment

Starting Salary
Apprentices start on minimum wage and this is reviewed after three months, six months and annually thereafter. Apprentices who excel in both their studies and the working environment have the potential to earn a very competitive salary within the first five years and be exposed to a wide range of practical training. This often places you ahead of your university graduate counterparts, who have little or no practical experience upon completion of their degree.

Contact Richard Rutgers if you would like more information on info@grahambrown.co.nz or phone 07 885 1022.

 

 

Click HERE to see what’s on offer!

All applications must be in writing, with CV,
record of learning & references forwarded to:

Professional Apprenticeship Scheme
Attention: Richard Rutgers
Graham Brown & Co Ltd
PO Box 204
PUTĀRURU

Or E-mail: employment@grahambrown.co.nz
Phone: 07 885 1022