The Only Payroll App You Need for Casual Staff & Contractors
Designed specifically for NZ sole traders and contractors. Manage payroll, payslips, timesheets, and employment documents, Contractors all in one simple platform.
✓ 7 day free trial of Basic and Pro ✓ Unlimited employees on all plans ✓ Manage casual staff, contractors, part-time and full-time workers
Tired of Juggling Spreadsheets and Manual Payroll Calculations?
Managing employees and contractors shouldn't be this hard.
Manual Spreadsheets
No more error-prone Excel sheets and manual PAYE calculations for employees and contractors
Time-Consuming Payroll
Stop spending hours on payroll processing every week
Compliance Risks
Avoid IRD penalties with automatic tax calculations and compliant employment contracts
Lost Documents
Keep all employment contracts, agreements, and payroll documents in one secure place
Everything You Need in One Platform
Complete payroll solution for casual employees, contractors, part-time and full-time staff in New Zealand
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 Portal
Employees can view payslips, update details, and submit timesheets from any device.
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
One platform for casual employees, contractors, and seasonal workers
Casual Employees
Manage casual staff with flexible hours, holiday pay calculations, and automatic PAYE & ACC deductions.
- 8% holiday pay on top or inclusive
- Automatic PAYE & ACC calculations
- Professional branded payslips
- Compliant employment agreements
Contractors
Manage independent contractors with payment receipts, contractor agreements, and separate payment tracking.
- Payment receipts (not payslips)
- No PAYE/ACC deductions
- Contractor self-submit portal
- Dedicated payment reports
Seasonal Workers
Perfect for seasonal businesses. Manage temporary workers as casual employees or contractors during peak seasons.
- Quick onboarding for peak seasons
- Flexible casual or contractor setup
- Bulk timesheet management
- Automated payroll processing
Flexible, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Cancel or switch anytime. Start for free, run trial payruns with free credits, and upgrade only if you need more.
Free
Set everything up, store your employee data, and test Go Casual end to end before you spend anything.
Includes free credits for trial payruns.
- Store unlimited employee records
- Set up employee details and payroll settings
- Manual timesheets
- 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
Best value for regular payroll. Includes everything in Free, plus extra reporting and timesheet views.
- Everything in Free
- Day Table timesheet view
- IRD Monthly report
- Payment Sheet export
- Priority email support
- Increased Document Storage
Go Pro
Built for teams that want automation, integrations, and a faster workflow.
- Everything in Go Basic
- Task Automation
- Calendar timesheet view
- Automatic imports and ClickUp integration
- Support ticket system
- Advanced workflows and integrations
- Phone and priority support
- Increased Document Storage
Go Enterprise
Flat pricing for larger teams that want everything included, with advanced support and custom options.
- Everything in Go Pro
- Unlimited employees (flat monthly rate)
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom integrations
- 24/7 priority support
- Full API access
- Increased Document Storage
Pay As You Go (Credits)
Prefer not to subscribe? Purchase payrun credits and only pay when you process payroll.
Pay As You Go is ideal for seasonal businesses, irregular payroll schedules, or anyone who wants full access without a monthly plan.
How credits work
- No subscription required
- Use credits only when you run a payrun
- Top up anytime in the app
- Includes free credits on the Free plan to run trial payruns
- 1 credit is used each time you process a payrun
- When you run out of credits, you can still manage data and prepare payroll
- To finalise and process additional payruns, you will need to top up credits
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?
Join hundreds of NZ sole traders and contractors who trust Go Casual
Get Started FreeTry for Free + 7 day free trial of Basic and Pro • Free to use & Flexible Pay As You Go credits or subscriptions • Upgrade anytime