Field service software · New Zealand
Fergus
NZ-built FSM (Auckland) — founded by an NZ plumber, 20K+ trades businesses NZ+AU
Market position
Fergus is the NZ trades-software success story — founded by a working NZ plumber, now 20K+ trades businesses across NZ + AU. Strongest job-costing and profitability features in the NZ/AU market. Native ACC, GST, PAYE handling, deep Xero/MYOB integration.
New Zealand-specific note
Founder is a working NZ plumber — product understanding of NZ trades workflow is genuine. ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) handling native. NZ support timezone.
Pros
- + NZ-built with NZ support timezone
- + Founder is working NZ plumber — domain expertise real
- + Strongest job-costing depth in NZ/AU market
- + Native ACC + GST + PAYE handling
Cons
- − Best fit for businesses serious about job-profitability analysis (steeper learning curve)
- − Pricing higher than entry-tier alternatives
- − Less specialized than Tradify for pure quoting/invoicing workflow
Typical New Zealand pricing
NZ$50-$150/user/month
Why this matters for New Zealand trades
Trades are registered/licensed (e.g., the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board; the Electrical Workers Registration Board), and payroll software must handle IRD payday filing, KiwiSaver, and GST.
New Zealand trades vendor selection is shaped by registration/licensing regimes (registered electricians, certifying plumbers/gasfitters), IRD payday filing, KiwiSaver, and GST.
Frequently asked
Is Fergus a good fit for New Zealand trades?
Fergus is the NZ trades-software success story — founded by a working NZ plumber, now 20K+ trades businesses across NZ + AU. Strongest job-costing and profitability features in the NZ/AU market. Native ACC, GST, PAYE handling, deep Xero/MYOB integration. Founder is a working NZ plumber — product understanding of NZ trades workflow is genuine. ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) handling native. NZ support timezone.
What does Fergus cost in New Zealand?
NZ$50-$150/user/month. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current New Zealand pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is Fergus recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our New Zealand directory for field service software, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.