Affordable DIY Payroll for NZ Businesses
Designed for casual staff, seasonal workers, and contractors. Employee dashboards, management portals, and IRD-compliant reporting. Take control of your payroll with confidence.
✓ DIY payroll made easy ✓ Employee dashboards & portals ✓ Casual, seasonal, contractor & employee management ✓ Affordable NZ solution
Tired of Complex Payroll Software and Expensive Accountants?
DIY payroll shouldn't require a degree in accounting. Manage employees, contractors, and seasonal staff yourself.
Expensive Solutions
Stop paying accountants hundreds per month. Affordable DIY payroll for NZ businesses of all sizes
Time-Consuming Setup
Get started in minutes, not days. Simple interface designed for business owners, not accountants
Compliance Risks
Avoid IRD penalties with automatic tax calculations and compliant employment contracts
Limited Workforce Options
One system for casual employees, contractors, seasonal workers, part-time and full-time staff
Everything You Need for DIY Payroll
Affordable solution for casual employees, contractors, seasonal staff, part-time and full-time workers
Automatic PAYE & ACC
IRD-compliant tax calculations with 2025-2026 rates. Includes PAYE, ACC levies, student loans, and IETC.
Professional Payslips
Generate branded payslips instantly. Email directly to employees with your company logo.
Timesheet Management
Track employee hours manually or integrate with ClickUp. Approve timesheets with one click.
Employment Contracts
Generate compliant employment agreements for casual, contractor, part-time, and full-time workers. Based on NZ Employment Standards.
KiwiSaver Management
Track employer and employee contributions. Automatic calculations for 3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, or 10%.
Contractor Management
Manage contractors separately with payment receipts, contractor agreements, and dedicated payment reports. No PAYE deductions.
Task Automation
Automate timesheet approvals and payroll tasks. Schedule reports and save hours every week with smart automation.
IRD Reporting
Generate monthly employer schedules ready for IRD submission. Export to Excel with one click.
Employee Dashboards
Self-service portals for employees and contractors. View payslips, submit timesheets, update details, and track hours worked.
Management Portal
Complete control over payroll, timesheets, and employee management. Approve, process, and report all from one dashboard.
Get Started in Minutes
From signup to your first payslip in 3 simple steps
Add Your Business Details
Enter your company name, IRD number, and branding. Takes less than 2 minutes.
Add Your Employees & Contractors
Upload employee and contractor details, tax codes, and rates. Generate employment agreements automatically.
Run Payroll
Enter hours worked, approve timesheets, and generate payslips or payment receipts. PAYE and ACC calculated automatically for employees.
Ready to simplify your payroll?
Get Started FreeManage Your Entire Workforce with Ease
One affordable platform for casual employees, contractors, seasonal workers, and all staff types
Casual Employees
Perfect for hospitality, retail, and service industries. Manage casual staff with flexible hours and automatic compliance.
- 8% holiday pay calculation options
- Automatic PAYE & ACC calculations
- Employee self-service dashboards
- Compliant employment agreements
Contractors
Simplified contractor management with clear separation from employees. Invoice-style payment receipts and self-service portals.
- Payment receipts (not payslips)
- No PAYE/ACC deductions
- Contractor portal for time submission
- Dedicated payment reports
Seasonal Workers
Designed for seasonal businesses. Quick onboarding, bulk management, and flexible payroll for peak season workers.
- Quick onboarding for peak seasons
- Flexible casual or contractor setup
- Bulk timesheet processing
- Affordable pay-as-you-go option
Affordable, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. DIY payroll shouldn't break the bank. Start free and pay only for what you need.
Free
Get started with DIY payroll. Set up your business, add employees and contractors, and test the system with free credits.
Perfect for learning the platform before committing.
- Store unlimited employee & contractor records
- Set up payroll settings and tax codes
- Employee & contractor dashboards
- Run trial payruns using your free credits
- Email support
Once your free credits are used, you can still manage your data and prepare payroll, but you will need credits to process further payruns.
Go Basic
Affordable DIY payroll with essential features. Perfect for small businesses managing casual staff, contractors, and seasonal workers.
- Everything in Free
- Employee & contractor portals
- Day Table timesheet view
- IRD Monthly report
- Payment Sheet export
- Priority email support
Go Pro
Advanced DIY payroll with automation. Built for businesses that want to save time and streamline payroll management.
- Everything in Go Basic
- Task Automation (auto-approve, auto-process)
- Calendar timesheet view
- ClickUp integration for contractors
- Support ticket system
- Advanced management portal features
Go Enterprise
Complete DIY payroll solution for larger teams. Unlimited employees at a fixed monthly rate with dedicated support.
- Everything in Go Pro
- Unlimited employees (flat monthly rate)
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom integrations & API access
- 24/7 priority support
- Advanced management & reporting
Pay As You Go
Perfect for seasonal businesses and irregular payroll schedules
Example: 12 payruns a year = only $36 per employee
Why Pay As You Go?
- No monthly subscription - only pay when you process payroll
- Perfect for seasonal work - ideal for irregular schedules
- Access to all features - use everything the platform offers
- Top up anytime - buy credits as you need them
How It Works
- Buy credits in the app ($3 per credit)
- 1 credit = 1 employee in a payrun
- Credits never expire
- Free trial credits included to test the platform
Switch between subscription and Pay As You Go anytime in the billing portal. All payments are securely processed with Stripe.
Go Casual does not store credit card details.
Payroll Guides & NZ Employment Resources
Everything you need to know about hiring and managing employees and contractors in New Zealand
How to Hire Casual Employees
Complete guide to hiring casual staff in NZ, including IRD registration, tax codes, and legal requirements.
Read GuideClickup Integrated Payroll
Perfectly integrate click up into your payroll system with very little effort Create automated processes to help pay your casual staff quickly.
Read GuideKiwiSaver for Employers
Your obligations as an employer, contribution rates, opt-out rules, and how to manage KiwiSaver correctly.
Read GuideHoliday Pay for Casual Staff
Calculating holiday pay, pay-as-you-go vs accrual, and staying compliant with NZ Holidays Act.
Read GuideEmployment Contracts 101
What to include in a casual employment agreement, mandatory clauses, and NZ employment law basics.
Read GuideMonthly IRD Reporting
How to file your employer monthly schedule, deadlines, and what information IRD needs from you.
Read GuideReady to Transform Your Payroll?
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