The Thankyou Payroll Story

Finding a Better Way To Do Business

Finding a Better Way To Do Business

In 2009, two ambitious Kiwis set out to revolutionise the payroll industry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over a decade later, we’re still doing your payroll and we’re still powering good in communities across the country.

In 2009, two ambitious Kiwis set out to revolutionise the payroll industry in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over a decade later, we’re still doing your payroll and we’re still powering good in communities across the country.

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Thankypu Payroll's mascot planting their flag to mark their arrive in the NZ payroll market.
Thankyou Payroll's mascot sitting on top of a car in their garage as they build the software.
Thankyou Payroll's mascot sitting on top of a car in their garage as they build the software.

It Started With a Radical Idea

It Started With a Radical Idea

In 2009, Kiwi small businesses were facing a major headache: mandatory payday filing. We saw the stress it caused, paired with sky-high software fees that squeezed the very people keeping our economy running.

Start out from a garage in Dunedin, we knew there had to be a better way. We built a tool to take the pain out of payroll without the hefty price tag. But more than that, we wanted to prove a bigger point. That a business could be genuinely good for both its customers and its community.

If payroll is something every business has to do, let’s turn that mandatory task into a vehicle for powering good.

In 2009, Kiwi small businesses were facing a major headache: mandatory payday filing. We saw the stress it caused, paired with sky-high software fees that squeezed the very people keeping our economy running.

Start out from a garage in Dunedin, we knew there had to be a better way. We built a tool to take the pain out of payroll without the hefty price tag. But more than that, we wanted to prove a bigger point. That a business could be genuinely good for both its customers and its community.

If payroll is something every business has to do, let’s turn that mandatory task into a vehicle for powering good.

Explore How We Power Good

Explore How We Power Good

The Thankyou Payroll Journey

From a Dunedin garage to a nationwide movement, our journey has always been about much more than just software. Take a look at the key milestones, innovations, and community breakthroughs that have shaped the Thankyou Payroll story so far.

Humble Garage Beginnings

Thankyou Payroll starts in the creative depths of a garage in Port Chalmers, Dunedin. Our founders set out to change how Kiwi businesses tackle compliance.

A Trust is Born

We establish the Thankyou Charitable Trust. This creates a unique, participatory funding model designed to put our profits directly back into the hands of local communities.

The First Grassroots Grant

The Thankyou Charitable Trust officially distributes its first community grant to the West Harbour Beautification Trust. It proves payroll can be a force for good.

Certified Climate Positive

We team up with Ekos to measure, reduce and offset our carbon emissions, becoming certified Climate Positive for the first time.

Hitting the 100-Grant Mark

The Thankyou Charitable Trust distributes its 100th grant to support the vital local work of the Christchurch People’s Resource Centre.

200 Grants and Growthing

We celebrate delivering our 200th community grant. The 200th grant supported the Road Ready Rangatahi Learner Driver Licence project.

Half a Million in Generosity

Our built-in Payroll Giving feature achieves an incredible milestone by tracking over half a million dollars in total donations to local causes.

Stepping into Steward Ownership

In a first for New Zealand, Thankyou Payroll begins its transition of ownership from private shareholders to a steward-owned model.

Version 1.0 Goes Live

We officially launch the very first version of our cloud-based payroll software. Right from the start, we dedicate our platform to making life simpler kiwi businesses.

Elevating the Software

A refreshed version of Thankyou Payroll goes live to offer greater versatility to our users. This major update puts much more power in the hands of employers.

Heading North To Wellington

We pack our bags and move our headquarters up to Wellington. Relocating to the capital allows us to become deeply interconnected with the communities we serve.

Walking the Talk on Living Wage

We proudly become a certified Living Wage Employer. For us, taking care of our customers means first ensuring our own team is valued and supported.

The Payday Filing Revolution

Payday filing becomes a mandatory legal requirement. Thankyou Payroll effortlessly guides thousands of small businesses through the transition without the stress.

Shifting the Dial to $300k

Our core mission to give back doesn't slow down. The Thankyou Charitable Trust officially crosses over $300,000 in total grant contributions given back to Aotearoa.

Pioneering Employee Wellbeing

To care for our employees, we launch fully subsidised public transport for commuting staff and a pioneering parental leave policy for our board members.

The Ultimate Vision: Generous Ventures

The Thankyou Charitable Trust evolves into Generous Ventures and becomes the official owner of Thankyou Payroll - putting 100% of profits into communities.

Our Leadership Team

Phil Jacklin

Phil Jacklin

Cheif Executive Officer

phil@thankyoupayroll.nz

Caro Timms

Caro Timms

Head of Operations

caro@thankyoupayroll.nz

Merissa Parkinson

Merissa Parkinson

Head of Product

merissa@thankyoupayroll.nz

Alick Draper

Alick Draper

Head of Growth

alick@thankyoupayroll.nz

Our Team

Angeline Garcia

Angeline Garcia

Customer Support Lead

Anjana Vijayadas

Anjana Vijayadas

Marketing Specialist

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

Senior Product Developer

Brian Barnes

Ben Sherman

DevSecOps

Bjorn Gronberg

Bjorn Gronberg

Product Developer

Brian Barnes

Brian Barnes

Product Developer

Heather Allott

Heather Allott

Education Specialist

Hima Tummala

Hima Tummala

Test Analyst

Jade Jiang

Jade Jiang

Finance Manager

Jesse Fabricius

Jesse Fabricius

Support Specialist

Jo Daw

Jo Daw

Support Specialist

Leah Saunders

Leah Saunders

Support Specialist

Mathew Bouma

Mathew Bouma

Senior Product Developer

Michal Rysavy

Michal Rysavy

Product Developer

Narelle Smith

Narelle Smith

Product Owner/Designer

Nicole Kennedy

Nicole Kennedy

People Experience Manager

Priyanka Chib

Priyanka Chib

Support Specialist

Renee Gordon

Renee Gordon

Process Coordinator

Sarita Devi

Sarita Devi

Support Specialist

Shivangi Maheshvari

Shivangi Maheshvari

Product Developer

Vicki Campbell

Vicki Campbell

Partnership Manager

Tom Bond

Tom Bond

UX Designer

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This isn't just our story. It is the story of every customer who runs payroll with us. You can join over 7,000 kiwi organisations turning their business admin into a force for good.

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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.

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