Positions in payroll are not standard, off the shelf or the same from payroll to payroll. NZPPA Certification takes this into account and understands what you do as a payroll practitioner can be a mixture of various payroll levels.
How we have included this in certification is by ensuring that the level selected includes assessment from the levels below so the applicant is assessed across a range of areas not just at the one defined area.
To aid you in selecting the certification levels that best suits the range of skills and experience you have as a payroll practitioner we have provided a range of payroll job descriptions that are aligned to the NZPPA certification levels. If you logon to the NZPPA Certification Portal you can assess the range of payroll job descriptions.
If you want any assistance please email: [email protected] with any questions.
NZPPA Certification Levels:
Certification Type | Label | Certification Level | Certification description | Qualifying Period |
Certified Payroll Technician | CPT | Entry |
or
|
More than 6 months |
Certified Payroll Practitioner | CPP | Intermediate |
|
Over 2 years |
Certified Payroll Specialist | CPS | Advanced |
|
3+ years CPP
More than 6 months in role No direct reports |
Certified Payroll Consultant | CPC | Advanced |
|
3+ years CPS
More than 6 months in role |
Certified Payroll Leader | CPL | Leadership |
|
3+ years CPS
1 or more direct reports More than 12 months in leadership role |