Rock-solid payroll.
Real Kiwi support.

Payroll confidence, connected HR admin, and real Kiwi support — all in one easy-to-use payroll software.

Trusted by 22,000 Kiwi businesses

Proudly New Zealand owned and operated for over 20 years — and built for Kiwi SMEs.

Never worry about IRD again
Everything is automatically sorted for you, on time and in-line with legislation.
See your payroll data in Xero
Securely transfer your key information straight from Smartly to Xero.
Safe and incredibly secure data
The Smartly product is certified against ISO27001, because we know security is extremely important to you.
We're backed by Datacom
We are proudly owned by Datacom, New Zealand's largest IT company.

Payroll confidence starts here

Smartly combines trusted payroll, time-saving automation and real human support in one connected platform.

Rock-solid payroll
Confidently navigate New Zealand payroll legislation. Connected payroll and people data, backed by Datacom security. Explore payroll
Less admin, more impact.
Automate payments to employees, IRD and KiwiSaver. Get time back with digitised HR tasks and leave management. How to save time
Real Kiwi support
Get help, fast, from our friendly NZ-based payroll specialists. Plus, free training, practical support and employment law expertise. See our support

Payroll & HR, finally in sync.

Smartly connects the people data behind every pay run. From setting up new employees, to managing leave and timesheets - so your payroll and HR admin is easier, more accurate and up to date.

Payroll and people admin, your way.

Run payroll yourself, leave it to our experts, or connect people admin with payroll — choose the setup that works for your business.

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Do-it-yourself Payroll

Run payroll with confidence
Simple payroll software for businesses who want to run payroll themselves. Designed to help you process accurate payroll while staying on track with compliance. Learn more
Managed Payroll

Leave the payroll to us
Let our NZ-based team handle the complexities of payroll, so you can get back to business, knowing payroll is in safe hands. Learn more
People Management

Take care of people admin
Manage onboarding, employee records, documents and HR tasks in one connected place. Keep your people data organised and up to date, helping streamline payroll too. Learn more

Real Kiwi support, every step of the way.

Get started with free training, find answers in our Help Centre, and get support from a team of real people based right here in New Zealand. Whether you're running payroll for the first time or managing a growing team, we're here to help you stay confident with guidance whenever questions come up.

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Don't just take our word for it

Sidekick Chartered Accountants Based across New Zealand, Sidekick Chartered Accountants is a forward-thinking advisory firm supporting small businesses with their accountancy and business advisory needs. Hear what Ric from Sidekick has to say about how easy payroll is with Smartly, plus the seamless transition and excellent customer support.

SBA Based across New Zealand, SBA provides small businesses with expert accounting services and year-round financial support. Hear what Brad from SBA has to say about how Smartly is built to support New Zealand SMEs and how easy it is for clients to access the training they need to feel confident using the system.

The Fitness Portal Based in Wellington, The Fitness Portal is a wellness and fitness company offering more than just a gym experience. Hear what Devin from The Fitness Portal has to say about how Smartly’s timesheet hours seamlessly flow through to payroll and how the Smartly product stays in line with New Zealand’s ever-changing legislation to help him stay compliant.

Heron Plumbing Based in Auckland, Heron Plumbing specialises in plumbing, drainage, gasfitting, and roofing. Hear what Andrea from Heron Plumbing has to say about Smartly’s simple onboarding and the supportive team behind it.

Marine Detailing Company Based in Auckland, Marine Detailing specialises in boat detailing and antifouling. Hear what Harry from Marine Detailing has to say about how Smartly handles staff and IRD payments automatically, and how its HR solution, People Management, makes staying compliant easy.

Accountants and Bookkeepers:

Recommend payroll with confidence

Help clients get payroll sorted with Smartly - with
umbrella access, Xero integration, payday filing, training
and real Kiwi payroll support.

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Trusted by 400+ Kiwi accountancy firms

Payroll and people admin, sorted for your industry.

Smartly supports Kiwi employers across retail, hospitality, construction, agriculture, professional services and more

Industry solutions

Hospitality
Hospitality payroll can be complex with part-timers, full-timers and contractors. Find out how Smartly makes it easy. Learn more
Construction
Smartly for tradies. Faff free payroll for staff, contractors and apprentices. Sorted. Learn more
Retail
Smartly makes payroll simple for retailers. Automate staff payments, PAYE and payday filing. Learn more