Novopay Continues to Fail
Tracey Martin
Deputy Leader
and
Spokesperson for
Education
20 JANUARY 2015
Novopay Continues to Fail
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Tracey Martin is astonished the Minister Responsible for Novopay is trumpeting the latest payroll error rate as a step forward.
“The bottom line is Minister Joyce that years after the introduction of the botched payroll system and despite a Crown agency taking over its operation, it still doesn’t work
“What’s more, principals say it’s not the straight-forward system they were promised,” says Ms Martin, Education Spokesperson.
“Last year, the Post-Primary Teachers Association dealt with more than 100 cases before the Employment Relations Authority. While they were settled without having to go to a hearing, it’s a lot of stress for those involved.
“Each payroll continues to be a nervous time for school staff, who just want to be paid what they’re owed, when it’s due and with no errors at all.
“The Minister claimed this year’s end of year pay period was a significant improvement compared to this time last year. However, the Briefing to the Minister in September 2014 clearly identifies that the system is still not fit for purpose and that errors resulting in overpayment on tax, superannuation and payroll deductions are yet to be resolved.
“New Zealand First is setting a challenge to the Minister … make 2015 the year the nightmare that is Novopay is sorted out once and for all”.
ENDS