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Payroll Software For Small Businesses

Payroll Software For Small Businesses

You didn't start a business to run payroll, but we did. Thankyou Payroll is an intuitive cloud platform that adds automation to your payroll, KiwiSaver and IRD compliance. We don't just hand you an app, we stand alongside you so can get back to doing what you do best.

You didn't start a business to run payroll, but we did. Thankyou Payroll is an intuitive cloud platform that adds automation to your payroll, KiwiSaver and IRD compliance. We don't just hand you an app, we stand alongside you so can get back to doing what you do best.

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Thankyou Payroll's mascot timing how quickly they can run payroll in their software. The clock is under 10 minutes.

10 Minute Pays

Payroll finally makes sense for small businesses with software that cuts your admin time.

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Experts On Call

Getting stuck with a tricky payroll scenario? We're here to help keep your pays compliant.

The Thankyou Payroll mascot filing employee information on behalf of small businesses, as required by IRD.
The Thankyou Payroll mascot filing employee information on behalf of small businesses, as required by IRD.

Compliance Sorted

Payday stress is gone when you partner with an IRD accredited PAYE intermediary.

Tools That Small Businesses Love

We've ditched the corporate complexities and built a software designed for small business owners and their specific payroll needs. From automated tax filings to single payment transactions, there is a reason we are New Zealand's best rated payroll software.

Payday Shortcuts

Payday Shortcuts

Running a small business is chaotic enough. With the ability to copy your last pay, set up default pays and automate your entire payroll, you can cut the clicks, reduce manual work and get back to business.

Running a small business is chaotic enough. With the ability to copy your last pay, set up default pays and automate your entire payroll, you can cut the clicks, reduce manual work and get back to business.

Customisable Pay Types

Customisable Pay Types

Staff in small businesses wear multiple hats. You can account for this with customisable pay types that accurately cost jobs and provide payslip transparency. It helps keep each pay totally clear.

Staff in small businesses wear multiple hats. You can account for this with customisable pay types that accurately cost jobs and provide payslip transparency. It helps keep each pay totally clear.

Automated Leave Calculations

Automated Leave Calculations

Staying on top of changing legislation complexities is it's own full time job. We'll calculate your team's leave balances and payments without you spending your precious time becoming a payroll expert.

Staying on top of changing legislation complexities is it's own full time job. We'll calculate your team's leave balances and payments without you spending your precious time becoming a payroll expert.

Single Payment Transactions

Single Payment Transactions

Say goodbye to making multiple payments to your team and hitting the strict IRD payment deadlines. You make just one payment and we do the rest. It's seriously that simple.

Say goodbye to making multiple payments to your team and hitting the strict IRD payment deadlines. You make just one payment and we do the rest. It's seriously that simple.

Accountant and Bookkeeper Access

Accountant and Bookkeeper Access

Getting stuck in the payroll back-and-forth? You can grant your accountant or bookkeeper access to your payroll account so they can grab what they need, without taking up your time.

Getting stuck in the payroll back-and-forth? You can grant your accountant or bookkeeper access to your payroll account so they can grab what they need, without taking up your time.

Phone Support From Payroll Experts

Phone Support From Payroll Experts

Great payroll software is only half the equation. Our software is backed by payroll experts who've seen every small business scenario. Don't waste time trying to figure it out, just give us a call.

Great payroll software is only half the equation. Our software is backed by payroll experts who've seen every small business scenario. Don't waste time trying to figure it out, just give us a call.

Discover More Features For Small Businesses

Discover More Features For Small Businesses

Connected To Software You Use

No two businesses run the exact same way. Your payroll software shouldn't force you to fit into a rigid box and ours doesn't. Our configurable timesheets let you handle the real rhythm of your workday in minutes.

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IRD Intermediary

We're connected to IRD, meaning we automatically file your payroll information and transfer your employee's deductions.

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Xero Data Sync

After each payday, you can push your payroll data into Xero in a single click. If you use job codes, it'll be assigned to that cost centre.

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Connected to COUNT

Effortlessly push your payroll information through to COUNT for accurate accounting that will keep your accountant happy.

Software To Sing Out About

Changing your payroll provider feels incredibly risky when you don’t have time or resources to spare. We completely get it. But you don’t have to take a leap of faith alone. Over 7,000 Kiwi small businesses have already made the switch to Thankyou Payroll.

Pricing That Works For Small Businesses

We believe payroll should support your business, not drain it. That’s why we don't charge rigid monthly subscriptions. Instead, you pay for what you use. If your team scales down, or you don't run a pay - you don't pay a cent. No hidden costs, no surprise charges. It's that simple.

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2 Day Plan

From

$8

per pay

$6 per pay + $2 per employee

$6 per pay + $2 per employee

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Fast Plan

From

$8.50

per pay

$6 per pay + $2.50 per employee

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All Inclusive Payroll Software for New Zealand Businesses

We don't restrict charities from accessing the tools they need because it is free. You get full access to our entire platform from day one. 

Features

All Plans

Pay Runs and Calculations

Salary and wage payments

Included

Customisable pay types

Included

PAYE calculations

Included

KiwiSaver and complying funds

Included

Student loan and child support deductions

Student loan and child support

Included

Allowances and reimbursements

Included

Automated final pay calculations

Included

Copy last pay

Included

Default pays

Included

Automated payroll workflows

Included

IRD Compliance

Automatic payday filing

Included

Payment of deductions to IRD

Included

Support for IRD payroll queries

Included

Leave and Time Off

Ordinary weekly pay and average weekly pay calculations

OWP and AWP calculations

Included

Relevant daily pay and average daily pay calculations

RDP and ADP calculations

Included

Annual leave and sick leave balance tracking

Included

Leave liability reporting

Included

Adjustable leave anniversary dates

Included

Workflow and Software Integrations

Xero and COUNT Integration

Included

Direct debit for all payments

Included

Custom tracking and cost codes

Included

One payment transactions

Included

Custom reporting

Included

One payment transactions

Included

Employee Experience

Automated email payslips

Included

Thankyou Payroll employee app

Included

Payroll giving

Included

Support and Security

Two factor authentication

Included

User permissions

Included

Phone support

Included

Email support

Included

Help centre

Included

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Be The Kind Of Business You Want To Be

Be The Kind Of Business You Want To Be

You are already thinking about your people, your reputation and your place in the community.

As a social enterprise, Thankyou Payroll gives you a way to act on your mission without spending a cent more.

As a proud Living Wage Employer and New Zealand's only payroll software certified by EKOS as carbon positive, we stand alongside you to power local good.

It's a simple switch, but for a lot of business owners it means something.

You are already thinking about your people, your reputation and your place in the community.

As a social enterprise, Thankyou Payroll gives you a way to act on your mission without spending a cent more.

As a proud Living Wage Employer and New Zealand's only payroll software certified by EKOS as carbon positive, we stand alongside you to power local good.

It's a simple switch, but for a lot of business owners it means something.

Explore How We Power Good

Explore How We Power Good

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Thankyou Payroll calculate our staff leave and holiday liabilities accurately?

Yes. New Zealand leave law is notoriously complex, but our platform handles the math automatically. The software tracks accrued leave balances, variable casual holiday pay rates and sick leave entitlements in the background based on current New Zealand legislation, keeping your business completely audit-ready.

Will Thankyou Payroll calculate our staff leave and holiday liabilities accurately?

Yes. New Zealand leave law is notoriously complex, but our platform handles the math automatically. The software tracks accrued leave balances, variable casual holiday pay rates and sick leave entitlements in the background based on current New Zealand legislation, keeping your business completely audit-ready.

Do I still need to worry about manual payday filing with the IRD?

Not at all. As an IRD accredited PAYE Intermediary, we assume the burden of your mandatory filing obligations. Every single pay run, our system compiles your employment logs, calculates taxes to the exact cent and routes your files directly to Inland Revenue automatically. You are completely off the hook.

Do I still need to worry about manual payday filing with the IRD?

Not at all. As an IRD accredited PAYE Intermediary, we assume the burden of your mandatory filing obligations. Every single pay run, our system compiles your employment logs, calculates taxes to the exact cent and routes your files directly to Inland Revenue automatically. You are completely off the hook.

Does your software work for casual staff and independent contractors?

Yes. You can toggle casual employees on and off for individual pay periods with zero structural penalties or added platform fees. The system easily handles complex night rates, custom tool allowances and independent contractor Withholding Tax (WT) variations inside a single workflow.

Does your software work for casual staff and independent contractors?

Yes. You can toggle casual employees on and off for individual pay periods with zero structural penalties or added platform fees. The system easily handles complex night rates, custom tool allowances and independent contractor Withholding Tax (WT) variations inside a single workflow.

Can I run separate weekly, fortnightly, or monthly pay schedules at the same time?

Yes. Our system supports multi-schedule tracking. You can configure and run distinct payment timelines simultaneously under one single company profile, allowing you to pay your salaried managers monthly and your hourly retail or trade workers weekly without interface friction.

Can I run separate weekly, fortnightly, or monthly pay schedules at the same time?

Yes. Our system supports multi-schedule tracking. You can configure and run distinct payment timelines simultaneously under one single company profile, allowing you to pay your salaried managers monthly and your hourly retail or trade workers weekly without interface friction.

Ready To Claim Back Your Evenings?

You didn’t start your own business to become a late-night payroll administrator. Join thousands of Kiwi owners who use Thankyou Payroll to clear the IRD filing fog in minutes. Sign up today to get out of the spreadsheets and back to doing what you love.

Step 1

Create Your Account

Sign up online and set up your profile in just a few clicks.

Step 2

Load Your Employees

Set up each employee's profile to match their contract.

Step 3

Run Your First Pay

Enter your team's hours and deposit your funds. Simple.

Step 1

Create Your Account

Sign up online and set up
your profile in just a
few clicks.

Step 2

Load Your Employees

Set up each employee's
profile to match their
contract.

Step 3

Run Your First Pay

Enter your team's hours
and deposit your funds.
Simple.

Step 1

Create Your Account

Sign up online and set
up your profile in just a
few clicks.

Step 2

Load Your Employees

Set up each employee's
profile to match their
contract.

Step 3

Run Your First Pay

Enter your team's hours
and deposit your
funds. Simple.

Sign Up

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