Build job-ready skills in payroll, bookkeeping, and NZ tax law, fully online, self-paced, and ICOES-accredited.
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Upon completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Students have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours throughout their studies.
Study entirely online at your own pace with no fixed intakes, allowing you to fit learning around work, family, and life.
Course includes multiple free e-books covering NZ taxation law, payroll administration, GST, employment legislation, and bookkeeping practice.
Students receive six months of access to MYOB Business as part of the course's partnership with MYOB.
Through a special partnership with Xero, students gain access to the official Xero Advisor Certification.
The course prepares students for roles in accounts administration and payroll, with a focus on job-ready practical skills.
Stay connected with payroll professionals through exclusive networking events and industry forums, and keep updated with the latest payroll legislation and best practices in New Zealand.
This course has no exams, assessment is practical and structured without traditional exam pressure.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
Included within this course bundle, provides a pathway to Xero Payroll certification. Offered through The Career Academy.
Included within this course bundle, provides a pathway to MYOB Payroll certification. Offered through The Career Academy.
Access to the official Xero Advisor Certification is available through The Career Academy's partnership with Xero. Offered through Xero.
Payment Plan, $29 per week. Price listed in NZD. 10-day money back guarantee.
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This course is designed to be accessible to learners without prior accounting or payroll experience. A basic level of computer literacy and English literacy is generally expected. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current entry requirements before enrolling.
A weekly payment plan may be available to help spread the cost. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have six months of access to complete the course, with approximately 140 hours of study involved. Because the course is fully self-paced, you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
The course is 100% online and self-paced with no fixed intakes or exam sittings. Students access learning materials, free e-books, and tutor support entirely online. Tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours throughout your enrolment.
This course does not include a work placement component. The focus is on practical, skills-based learning through coursework, real software tools, and no-exam assessments. Submit an enquiry if you have questions about how the course prepares you for the workplace.
The course carries endorsement from ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and the CPD Standards Office, and students receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion. The Career Academy NZ is also a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council. It is not a government-accredited or NZQF-registered qualification, but the ICOES endorsement and CPD recognition are valued by employers as evidence of structured professional development.
This certificate covers the core skills employers look for in accounts administration and payroll roles. Students work through NZ taxation law, GST, payroll administration, employment legislation, and bookkeeping practice, supported by free e-books on every topic. Assessment is practical with no exams.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course runs entirely online and self-paced over six months. Students gain six months of free MYOB Business access and can complete the official Xero Advisor Certification through a partnership with Xero, two industry tools used daily in NZ finance roles.
The course suits career changers, re-entrants to the workforce, and anyone building a foundation in accounts or payroll. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours throughout the six months.
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