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NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out
EduTech

NZ First to Novopay minister: Sort it out

NZ First deputy leader Tracey Martin demands Minister Joyce fix the botched Novopay payroll system, as teachers remain unpaid despite touted improvements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
Novopay shows steady performance for latest pay periods
Government

Novopay shows steady performance for latest pay periods

Novopay is described as maintaining a steady performance, following the release of the results of the latest Novopay complaints reports for Pay Periods 3 and 4.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2014
Remedial work in store for Novopay
EduTech

Remedial work in store for Novopay

Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Novopay costs schools dearly
Human Capital Management

Novopay costs schools dearly

Novopay's $100k-a-week additional cost hits schools hard, reveals an NZEI survey, marking a costly year since its rollout.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2013
Novopay costs blew out as Talent2 and ministry 'overwhelmed'
Human Capital Management

Novopay costs blew out as Talent2 and ministry 'overwhelmed'

Unpreparedness at Talent2 and the Ministry of Education leads to costly Novopay errors, casting a shadow over the state's project management.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013
Government Novopay contract continues despite issues
Human Capital Management

Government Novopay contract continues despite issues

Australian payroll provider Talent2 keeps $105 million 10 year Novopay contract as switching back to Datacom, simply exchanged one set of risks for another.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013

Global Stories

Has Novopay finally got its ducks in a row?
Human Capital Management

Has Novopay finally got its ducks in a row?

The government is congratulating school administrators and Novopay staff for better improvement in the education sector's payroll.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid
EduTech

Government praises Novopay 'improvement', yet educators are still being unpaid

Despite Gov't lauding Novopay's progress, educators face unpaid issues, sparking concern amidst improved error rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2015
Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease
EduTech

Cabinet finalises funding arrangement for payroll as Novopay complaints decrease

Minister Joyce announces funding arrangements for Novopay, bringing total settlement to between $29m and $32m.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2015
Novopay rolls over to Government-owned company
Human Capital Management

Novopay rolls over to Government-owned company

The UK government to manage school payroll system from 17 Oct, following a deal with Talent2 to enhance stability and reduce costs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools
Government

Novopay problems still plaguing 2,000 schools

Nearly 2000 schools in New Zealand have ongoing issues with the Novopay system, with over $9.3m still owed, Labour reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014
Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements
Government

Novopay lifts performance ahead of improvements

Novopay sees a lift in performance, hitting the targeted error rate ahead of scheduled improvements and showing progress across key areas.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
Govt: School payroll improving again
Human Capital Management

Govt: School payroll improving again

Govt reveals decline in school payroll errors, with complaints dropping to 0.19% in latest report, signalling improvement in Novopay's performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2014
More tech support for Novopay
EduTech

More tech support for Novopay

Gov commits extra £6m to bolster Novopay's end-of-year tech support and training, aiming for a smoother school payroll process.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay
EduTech

Happy (?) 1st birthday Novopay

Novopay marks its 1st year amid improvement but faces ongoing challenges and a pivotal system upgrade to address tax issues.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2013
Novopay still bugging teachers
EduTech

Novopay still bugging teachers

Positive progress has been made in resolving outstanding issues with Novopay under the Remediation Plan – but the system is not out of the woods yet.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013
Firewalls

New Zealand's Enterprise Tech Summary: Week ending Sat 2nd Feb 2013

Another exciting week has wrapped up here at NZET, Here's a summary of the news stories that were biggest in NZ this week.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
Govt reactivates pre-Novopay pay provider as problems persist
Human Capital Management

Govt reactivates pre-Novopay pay provider as problems persist

As Novopay falters, Govt turns to Datacom to ensure teachers' pay, revealing deep flaws in the payroll system overhaul.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2013