Subbie Stack

Payroll, Timesheets & Rostering software for handymen in New Zealand

7 apps. Prices in NZD, with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks sync shown.

In New Zealand

In New Zealand most tradies use Xero, with MYOB and QuickBooks next. GST is 15%, so check prices are clear about GST, and that invoices are GST-ready.

  • ✓Check the app syncs two-way with Xero (or MYOB if that’s what your accountant uses)
  • ✓NZ-based support helps when something breaks mid-job
  • ✓Watch for prices quoted in AUD or USD
Must sync with:7 of 7 apps
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Smartly (SmartPayroll)

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Lower Hutt, New Zealand

✓ Sold in NZNo field notes yet

Price

See pricing details

NZ payroll plans - confirm current Smartly/SmartPayroll NZD pricing

What it does

NZ payroll and HR tools for SMEs

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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PaySauce

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Lower Hutt (Petone), New Zealand

✓ Sold in NZNo field notes yet

Price

See pricing details

NZ payroll SaaS - confirm current per-employee NZD pricing on paysauce.com

What it does

NZ cloud payroll, KiwiSaver, leave and payday filing

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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Deputy

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Sydney, Australia

✓ Sold in NZNo field notes yet

Price

From NZD 8/mo

NZD 8.34/user/mo Lite equiv from AUD 6.75 (FX 2026-11-09 AUD-NZD 1.2350); Core AUD 8.75…

Full pricing

NZD 8.34/user/mo Lite equiv from AUD 6.75 (FX 2026-11-09 AUD-NZD 1.2350); Core AUD 8.75; Pro AUD 13; AUD 30 invoice minimum. NZ billed in AUD

What it does

Rostering, timesheets, time clocks and award interpretation

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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Tanda

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Brisbane, Australia

✓ Sold in NZNo field notes yet

Price

Quote only

Quote / per-employee AU workforce pricing (confirm on tanda.com.au)…

Full pricing

Quote / per-employee AU workforce pricing (confirm on tanda.com.au). Widely used AU payroll+awards

What it does

Time & attendance, awards, rostering and AU payroll

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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ClockShark

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Chico, CA, United States

No field notes yet

Price

See pricing details

USD pricing per user - confirm current list on clockshark.com (construction timesheets)

What it does

Construction time tracking, GPS clocks, scheduling and job costing time

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
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Employment Hero

Payroll & Timesheets

HQ: Sydney, Australia

✓ Sold in NZNo field notes yet

Price

From NZD 9/mo

NZD 9/user/mo HR Essentials; NZD 13/user/mo HR Engage (10-user minimum, NZ pricing)…

Full pricing

NZD 9/user/mo HR Essentials; NZD 13/user/mo HR Engage (10-user minimum, NZ pricing). Payroll modules extra/quote

What it does

HRIS, payroll, leave, onboarding and employee self-service

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks
WIW

When I Work

Scheduling & Rostering

HQ: Minneapolis, MN, United States

No field notes yet

Price

See pricing details

USD employee-based scheduling plans - confirm current list

What it does

Employee scheduling, attendance and team comms

Accounting sync:XeroMYOBQuickBooks

Prices are converted as a guide (≈, rates from 2026-11-06). GST/VAT may be extra. Confirm on the vendor's site. Order is never paid for.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the cheapest payroll, timesheets & rostering for handymen app in New Zealand?

Going by published starting prices, the lowest-cost options we list are Deputy (from about NZD 8/mo), Employment Hero (from about NZD 9/mo). Prices are converted to NZD as a guide and often go up per user, so check what you'd actually pay for your crew.

Which payroll, timesheets & rostering for handymen apps sync with both Xero and MYOB?

Smartly (SmartPayroll), Deputy, Tanda list integrations with both Xero and MYOB.

Are any of these apps based in New Zealand?

Smartly (SmartPayroll), PaySauce are headquartered in New Zealand, which can mean local support hours and local pricing.