It’s automated payroll software. But smarter.

Automate your payroll processes by harnessing the power of a fully integrated payroll platform.

Designed for NZ businesses and outsourced payroll providers, remove frustrations and improve compliance with our build-in leave entitlements and holiday pay calculator.

Automate IRD Payday filing with Employment Hero Payroll. All employment and payroll information can be submitted directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Automatically sync all HR data, online timesheet, and leave balance to ensure no delays to payroll.

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Reclaim Time: Automate repetitive payroll tasks and reduce manual admin, freeing up hours each week.

Stay Compliant with Confidence: Pre-built award interpretations and automated ATO reporting keep your payroll accurate and audit ready.

Eliminate Errors: Accurate calculations, intuitive dashboards and smart timesheet checks prevent costly mistakes.

Payroll software for NZ businesses

Master Kiwi compliance with total confidence

Our software is built specifically for the complexities of New Zealand employment law. We automate Holidays Act calculations (including AWE/RDP), manage KiwiSaver contributions, and as an IRD-recognised intermediary, we handle your Payday Filing for you.

Do it all with Employment Hero

Next-level payroll automation

Reduce manual entry and handover errors with centralised employee data. Get pre-payroll automatically consolidated from records, documents, schedules, time off requests, and more.

Payroll reporting to IRD

Automatically submit PAYE data seamlessly to the Inland Revenue and eliminate the manual file upload process.

Automated deductions

Automate pay runs and generate payroll reports on employee earnings, leave, deductions, Kiwisaver and PAYE payments.

Integrate seamlessly with your other tools

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89%

return in investment for companies using Employment Hero

85%

Better onboarding experience

81%

Improved payroll efficiency

42%

Average amount of time saved on HR admin

Plans to suit your business

Best price image

Unlimited

Best value

Unlimited hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Plus, and:

Telephone Support

Single Sign-On

Learning Bundle

HR Advisory

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Representation in Claims

Allocated Payroll Partner

$49

Optimise all your HR, payroll, hiring, and employee engagement processes in combination with expert support and extended learning management.

Upgrades Available

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

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Recommended

Unlimited

$49
Unlimited hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Plus, and:

Telephone Support

Single Sign-On

Learning Bundle

HR Advisory

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Representation in Claims

Allocated Payroll Partner

Upgrades

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Best price image

Plus

First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Lite, and:

Performance Management

Expenses Management

Learning Management System

Custom Reporting

$32

Elevate your HR operations with a comprehensive solution. Conduct effective performance reviews, manage expenses efficiently, and generate custom reports for better insights and decision-making.

Upgrades Available

HR Advisory

Payroll Partner

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Best price image

Plus

$32
First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Everything in Lite, and:

Performance Management

Expenses Management

Learning Management System

Custom Reporting

Upgrades

HR Advisory

Payroll Partner

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Lite

First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Includes:

Applicant Tracking System

Rostering

Time Off Management

Onboarding and Offboarding

Intelligent Payroll

$18

Automate payroll and streamline HR processes with the full people tech stack, in one employment platform.

Upgrades Available

HR Advisory

Payroll Partner

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Best price image

Lite

$18
First 3 hires via SmartMatch

Includes:

Applicant Tracking System

Rostering

Time Off Management

Onboarding and Offboarding

Intelligent Payroll

Upgrades

HR Advisory

Payroll Partner

Learning Bundle

Learning Plus

Global Teams (EOR)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)