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To become a certified payroll professional, individuals must demonstrate that they meet all of the requirements of the certification level they have been assessed for and awarded.
Certification is a true measure of payroll competence, based on the five certification levels linked to the NZPPA Payroll Competency Model and Payroll Training Framework, and is assessed in accordance with our Quality Management System. This has been developed in consultation with the needs of the payroll industry and our members.
Certified Payroll Professionals must complete annual recertification to maintain their current certification level (open from mid-April each year). This is based on any new legislative changes that impact payroll and apply to their level of certification.
Payroll certification sets you apart from the rest!
Any payroll professional who has gained a certification level should be proud of this achievement, and their employer should have confidence that payroll is being run, processed, or managed by a true payroll professional.