Payday filing made simple
Take the stress out of payday filing with Employment Hero’s smart payroll software. PAYE and employee details are sent to Inland Revenue automatically after every pay run: accurate, compliant, and on time. It’s all built-in as part of our exclusive Employment Operating System for businesses.
Payday filing essentials for NZ employers
Your payday filing obligations
Payday filing in NZ is mandatory. Each payday, employers must send employee pay, tax, and deduction details to Inland Revenue through payroll software or online.
The risks of manual filing
Filing payday information yourself takes time and leaves room for mistakes. Errors or missed deadlines can lead to compliance issues and penalties.
How Employment Hero can help
With Employment Hero, payday filing is built into payroll. PAYE and deductions are filed automatically to IRD with every pay run: no manual uploads, no stress.
Easy IRD payday filing
Automatic, seamless filing
Every pay run is filed directly with Inland Revenue. No manual uploads, no missed deadlines. Stay fully IRD-compliant with PAYE, KiwiSaver and deductions filed with automated payroll, so you never risk penalties.
Effortless employee record management
Easily manage employee details in one place. Track changes with a full history and export in Excel, CSV, or PDF when you need it. Everything is organised and ready for audits, employee queries, or end-of-year reviews.
Leave made simple
Generate leave reports in seconds with built-in leave management software. Get visibility of leave taken, approved and remaining, with holiday pay and liabilities calculated automatically.
Real-time attendance
Track clock-ins and clock-outs with time, location and photo verification with our time and attendance system. Sync with rosters and timesheets to clear up any shift queries quickly.
Pay run audits
Review pay runs at a glance: earnings, KiwiSaver, deductions, bank payments and leave. Schedule reports to be sent automatically so you’re always up to date. Quickly spot errors before they become problems, with a clear audit trail to back you up.
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Payroll that’s easy to set up and manage
Quick setup and migration
We help you import employee data, configure pay rules and get IRD filing live without disrupting your pay cycle.
Works with your accounting software
Seamlessly connect payroll to tools like Xero and MYOB: no double handling or re-entry. See all of our payroll integrations here.
Flexible pay cycles and secure records
Pay staff weekly, fortnightly or monthly. All payday filing records, PAYE history and KiwiSaver contributions are stored securely and available whenever you need them.
Pricing that grows with your business
Start small and scale when you’re ready. With flexible plans, you only pay for the payroll features you need now: and add HR, hiring and more as you expand.
Stress-free payday filing
Take payroll off your plate with smart automation, all backed by our team of experts. Just review and approve in a few clicks.
Compliance you can count on
Employment Hero is IRD-approved. We handle PAYE, KiwiSaver and payday filing automatically, supporting compliance with every pay run.
Payslips your staff can trust
Build confidence with payroll that gets it right, every time. Employees always know their KiwiSaver, PAYE and deductions are correct. H3: Reports that keep you in control
Reports that keep you in control
From pay run summaries to leave balances, generate reports in seconds. Stay across payroll data without relying on spreadsheets.
Don’t just take our word for it
Join thousands of New Zealand businesses already using Employment Hero to simplify payroll and payday filing. From saving hours each week to supporting IRD compliance , business owners trust us to take the stress out of payday.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Payday filing is a system implemented by the New Zealand government to make it easier for employers to submit their employment information to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
This information includes the details of each employee, including their employee earnings, deductions, and KiwiSaver contributions for the pay cycle.
Payday filing became mandatory in New Zealand on the 1st of April 2019. From this date, all employers are required to submit employment information through the Payday Filing system after every pay period.
You can log into myIR and manually upload payroll information: but this takes time and leaves room for errors. With Employment Hero, payday filing is automated. Every pay run you process files PAYE and deductions directly with IRD, no manual steps required.
Payday filing must be completed within two working days of paying staff. Employment Hero takes care of this automatically by sending the information to IRD as soon as your pay run is approved.
Late or missing payday filings may result in IRD penalties. If you make a mistake, you must correct the record and resubmit. Employment Hero makes this easier —simply adjust in the software and the corrected filing is sent to IRD.
Yes. Our payroll software automatically calculates PAYE, KiwiSaver, student loans and other deductions. These are included in your payday filing and reported to IRD every pay run.
Absolutely. Our team helps you migrate employee details and set up your payday filing rules, so you can switch quickly and start filing with IRD without disruption.
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