Payroll software · New Zealand · Head-to-head

iPayroll vs PayHero

Two New Zealand payroll software options, compared side by side for New Zealand trades.

Which should you choose?

iPayroll and PayHero are closely matched (both Tier S) for New Zealand payroll software. The right choice comes down to fit: weigh the pros, cons, pricing, and New Zealand-specific notes for each against your trade and region.

iPayroll

Tier S · Recommended

NZ-built payroll — full PAYE/IRD compliant, cloud-native

iPayroll is NZ-built cloud payroll — full PAYE compliance with IRD (Inland Revenue Department), KiwiSaver handling, ACC levy calculation native. Strong fit for NZ SMB trades businesses wanting NZ-specific compliance without Xero subscription dependency.

Pros

+ NZ-built with native PAYE/IRD compliance
+ KiwiSaver handling automated
+ ACC levy auto-calculated
+ Cloud-native vs legacy NZ payroll options

Cons

− NZ-only — no cross-market value
− Smaller scale than Xero NZ
− Pricing higher than free competitors (Thankyou Payroll)

New Zealand note

IRD-compliant PAYE submissions native. KiwiSaver employer contributions handled. ACC levy auto-calculated.

Typical New Zealand pricing: NZ$15-$50/month based on employee count

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PayHero

Tier S · Recommended

NZ payroll by FlexiTime — Holidays Act-compliant, automated payday filing, strong for variable-hours trades

PayHero (by FlexiTime) is New Zealand payroll software designed for accurate compliance — online timesheets, employee self-service, leave management, and automated payday filing to IRD. It is notably strong on MBIE Holidays Act compliance, with legislative updates applied automatically and a dedicated NZ support team, and it offers a trades-specific payroll product.

Pros

+ NZ-built with strong MBIE Holidays Act compliance
+ Automated payday filing to IRD
+ Timesheets, self-service, and leave management built in
+ Dedicated trades-payroll product and NZ support

Cons

− NZ-only — no cross-market value
− Per-employee pricing adds up as the team grows
− Full features require higher tiers

New Zealand note

MBIE Holidays Act compliance is a notorious NZ pain point, especially for variable-hours and overtime crews. PayHero's timesheet-driven model and automatic legislative updates are built for exactly that, with payday filing to IRD, KiwiSaver, and ACC handled.

Typical New Zealand pricing: From NZ$19 + $4/employee per month (base); Super $39 + $5, Premium $59 + $6

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