Payroll software · New Zealand
Thankyou Payroll
NZ cloud payroll + IRD PAYE intermediary — files PAYE/KiwiSaver for you
Market position
NZ-only cloud payroll for small businesses, charities and NFPs. It acts as an IRD-accredited PAYE Intermediary — filing and paying PAYE/KiwiSaver to IRD on the employer’s behalf, more hands-off than DIY tools. It competes with iPayroll/Smartly/PayHero on price and simplicity, with a social-enterprise/carbon-positive identity.
New Zealand-specific note
IRD payday filing explicitly automated; acts as an IRD PAYE Intermediary; handles KiwiSaver, PAYE and Holidays Act leave/holiday-pay calculations.
Pros
- + Full PAYE-intermediary service — automated payday filing + IRD payments
- + Transparent capped NZD pricing (charged only for pays you run)
- + Free until first pay run; 100% free for registered charities
- + Native Xero; employee app + payslips
Cons
- − Per-pay base fee can add up for weekly cycles
- − Smaller brand than iPayroll/Smartly
- − Lighter feature depth (small-team geared)
- − Transitioning to charity ownership (minor structural note)
Typical New Zealand pricing
From ~NZ$8/mo; per-pay base + per-employee; monthly caps NZ$44–$399 by headcount; charities free
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 Thankyou Payroll a good fit for New Zealand trades?
NZ-only cloud payroll for small businesses, charities and NFPs. It acts as an IRD-accredited PAYE Intermediary — filing and paying PAYE/KiwiSaver to IRD on the employer’s behalf, more hands-off than DIY tools. It competes with iPayroll/Smartly/PayHero on price and simplicity, with a social-enterprise/carbon-positive identity. IRD payday filing explicitly automated; acts as an IRD PAYE Intermediary; handles KiwiSaver, PAYE and Holidays Act leave/holiday-pay calculations.
What does Thankyou Payroll cost in New Zealand?
From ~NZ$8/mo; per-pay base + per-employee; monthly caps NZ$44–$399 by headcount; charities free. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current New Zealand pricing on the vendor's site before committing.