Payroll for Casual Employees
Simplified payroll management for casual workers with automatic holiday pay, PAYE calculations, and compliant employment agreements.
Understanding Casual Employment
What makes casual workers different from other employee types
No Guaranteed Hours
Work when needed without commitment to minimum hours
Holiday Pay Options
8% holiday pay on top or inclusive of hourly rate
No Leave Entitlements
No annual leave, sick leave, or bereavement leave
Flexible Scheduling
Variable hours each week based on business needs
Everything You Need for Casual Payroll
Manage casual employees with confidence and compliance
Holiday Pay Management
Choose between holiday pay "on top" at 8% or "inclusive" within the hourly rate. Automatically calculated on every payslip.
Public Holiday Tracking
Mark public holiday hours with automatic multiplier rates. Track lieu days for employees who work on public holidays.
Flexible Timesheets
Manual time entry or employee self-submission. Approve individual or bulk timesheets with one click.
Automatic PAYE & ACC
IRD-compliant tax calculations with 2025-2026 rates. Includes PAYE, ACC levies, student loans, and IETC automatically.
Casual Employment Agreements
Generate compliant casual employment agreements automatically. Based on NZ Employment Standards with all required clauses.
Professional Payslips
Branded payslips showing hours, rates, holiday pay, deductions, and net pay. Email directly to employees.
Multiple Tax Codes
Support for all NZ tax codes including M, ME, SB, S, SH, ST, and special codes. Automatically applied to calculations.
KiwiSaver Support
Track employee and employer KiwiSaver contributions. Automatic calculations for 3%, 4%, 6%, 8%, or 10% rates.
Break Compensation
Automatic break time calculations based on hours worked. Ensure compliance with NZ break entitlements.
Simple 4-Step Process
From hiring to payment in minutes
Add Casual Employees
Enter employee details, set hourly rate, tax code, and holiday pay type (on top or inclusive).
Track Hours Worked
Enter hours manually or let employees submit timesheets. Mark public holiday hours for special rates.
Approve & Process
Approve timesheets, generate pay run with automatic PAYE, ACC, and holiday pay calculations.
Send Payslips
Email branded payslips to all employees instantly. Export payment sheet for bank transfers.
Employee Self-Service Portal
Empower your casual employees with their own portal to manage timesheets, view payslips, and access documents anytime, anywhere.
- Submit timesheets from any device
- View and download all payslips
- Access employment contracts
- Update personal details
- Contact employer directly
Built for NZ Compliance
Stay compliant with NZ employment law and IRD requirements
NZ Employment Law
Compliant with Employment Relations Act 2000 and NZ employment standards.
IRD Compliant
2025-2026 tax rates and automatic IRD monthly schedule generation.
Data Security
SSL encryption, secure document storage, and Privacy Act 2020 compliance.
Record Keeping
7-year record retention for all payroll records, contracts, and documents.
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Plans that suit your needs
Choose the plan that's right for you. We offer a free plan to get you started, and then you can upgrade to a paid plan if you need more features.
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