By Brett Ransley • 13 Feb 2026
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Introducing goCasual 2.0: Now Supporting Part Time, Full Time & Casual Employees
Published 13 February 2026
Today marks a major milestone for goCasual.After months of development and feedback from Kiwi business owners across New Zealand,
we are proud to release goCasual 2.0.
This update expands goCasual beyond casual staff. You can now manage
casual, part time and full time employees in one simple payroll system
built specifically for New Zealand employment law.
Automatic Annual Leave Management
The most requested feature is finally here.
For Casual & Hourly Employees
- Automatic 8 percent annual leave accrual on every dollar earned
- Real time leave balance tracking
- Fully compliant with the Holidays Act 2003
For Part Time & Full Time Employees
- 20 days annual leave entitlement per year
- Automatic 5th week entitlement tracking after 12 months where applicable
- Pro rata calculations for part time staff
- Accurate rollover handling
For Every Employee
- Complete leave transaction history
- Easy manual adjustments when required
- Automatic leave payout calculations for final pay
No spreadsheets. No manual calculations. No compliance stress.
Leave Request Workflow
Employees can now submit leave requests directly from their dashboard.
Managers receive instant notifications and can approve or decline with a single click.
The system automatically checks available balances before approval, preventing errors and over booking.
Smart Email Notifications
Stay informed without constantly checking your dashboard.
- Timesheet submission alerts
- Approval reminders
- Employee milestones and anniversaries
- Sick leave eligibility notifications
Notifications are customisable at the organisation level.
Public Holiday Integration
goCasual now includes a built in New Zealand public holiday database,
including regional observances.
Public holidays automatically integrate with leave calculations and timesheet processing,
so you never need to manually update holiday dates again.
Enhanced Employee Management
Onboarding Wizard
A step by step setup process makes adding new employees faster and more accurate.
Audit Log System
Full transparency with detailed change tracking across employee records.
Improved Dashboards
See leave balances, recent activity and employment milestones at a glance.
Dark Mode & Performance Improvements
- Full dark mode theme for late night payroll runs
- Faster payroll processing
- Improved mobile responsiveness
- Better form validation and usability
Built Specifically for New Zealand
- IRD compliant reporting
- KiwiSaver calculations
- ACC levy handling
- Support for all tax codes
- Student loan deductions
- Holidays Act compliance
Start Using goCasual 2.0 Today
Whether you manage casual workers, part time staff, full time employees,
or a mix of all three, goCasual 2.0 gives you a single, simple system
designed for Kiwi businesses.
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