I.P.A.R

On 1 December 2009 Datacom Employer Services Limited was appointed as the Scheme Administration Manager for the NPF schemes. The NPF schemes administration was previously undertaken by Jacques Martin.  Any references to Jaques Martin on the screen downloads included on the following pages should be read as references to Datacom. 

How to send Contributions Data using the I.P.A.R (Instalments Payments And Reconciliations) Method

For details on the initial setup click here.

1. Sending Contributions Data

When sending contributions data using the IPAR option, the employer sends an electronic IPAR file by email that enables Datacom to allocate the payments to the correct scheme and to the correct employee.

The full system specifications for the IPAR file can be found here.

2. Send the electronic payroll file to Datacom Employer Services Limited

An email with the electronic payroll information (IPAR format) should be sent to Datacom at the same time that the payment is made, to:
paydata@datacom.co.nz

3. Negative contributions

Negative amounts must not be written to the Payroll Extract.

If you have an adjustment that needs to be made, you should contact Datacom on 0800 628 776.

4. Take a backup of the data

It is the employer's responsibility to re‑supply the most recent payroll information if Datacom receives a file which has unreadable or missing data.

It's very important that you take a copy of the data before forwarding it to Datacom.

5. Ensure the IPAR format is correct before sending

Once your system has been set up to successfully send IPAR batches in the correct format. It is important to make sure subsequent batches are sent through correctly also.

Any batches sent through using an incorrect format or data will be sent back to you for correcting.

6. If you need help

If you have any questions, please contact:

NPF Schemes Administration
Datacom Employer Services Limited
PO Box 1036
Wellington 6140
Telephone:   (0800) 628 776