Payroll and HR software built for your agri and farming business

Simple, smart payroll and people admin software that works as hard as you do.

From seasonal staff to salaried teams, Smartly is already helping pay over 12,000 Kiwi agri employees - saving businesses time, reducing admin, and staying on top of compliance.

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Simplifying payroll and people admin for NZ’s agri sector

Smartly is built with farms, orchards, vineyards, and rural contractors in mind. We handle piece rates, hourly pay, job-based pay, and casual contracts, so you don’t have to juggle spreadsheets or worry about manual IRD calculations.

From horticulture and livestock to rural contractors and viticulture, Smartly supports payroll and people admin across all corners of the agri sector.

Trusted to help pay 12,000 agri employees
Across farms, vineyards, orchards, and rural businesses, Smartly supports over 1,800 Kiwi agri employers.
Built for seasonal and casual workforces
Easily manage seasonal pickers, casual farmhands, and part-time workers with flexible setup, simple tools to stay organised, and all your team records in one place.
Pay hourly, by job, or by piece
Track bins picked, hours worked, or jobs completed. Smartly adapts to your payroll needs and handles multiple pay types in one simple system.

Why agri businesses choose Smartly

Backed by local support

Get help from real people, right here in New Zealand. We’re here to help you get started and support you as you grow, whether you’re just starting out or have been running your farm or orchard for years. We know agri, not just tech. There's a reason we're rated #1 for customer support.*

We help keep you compliant

The Smartly product is kept up to date with NZ legislation, including the Holidays Act. When legislative changes to things like the minimum wage, or tax brackets are announced by the Government, the Smartly product is updated to meet the new legislation.

Keep all your crew info at your fingertips

Never lose track of your important people admin records again. You can store and manage key crew documents, dates, and certifications in one system. Whether it’s emergency contacts, employee contracts, or farm safety policies, you’ll always know where to find things.

Let your crew handle leave, timesheets, and details

Smartly's employee self-service features mean your team can manage their own info like documents, bank details, leave and timesheets, easily from wherever they are. Taking the pressure off you.

Approve anywhere, anytime

Approve leave and timesheets from the paddock, shed, or on the go - no need to head back to the office or sift through paperwork later. Stay on top of approvals wherever you are, so your team gets paid accurately and on time.

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.

Whatever your agri business looks like - we’ve got you covered

Feature

What it does

Stay on top of tasks & reminders

Track important dates, set tasks, and capture document acknowledgements - plus get email notifications for licence and certification expiries.

Seamless Xero integration

Connect payroll with Xero in a few clicks. Sync pay runs, reduce manual work, and keep your accounts tidy and accurate.

Expert resources

Access trusted templates, checklists, guides, and frameworks to help you manage people admin confidently.

Employment advice

Get access to employment law support from Copeland Ashcroft, including a dedicated support line and free advice per issue.

Labour costing

Split labour costs by job or department to understand where your wage spend is going and improve business insights.

Automated payments

Automate payments to employees, IRD, and KiwiSaver - no manual transfers needed.

Manager and Personal Hub

Give managers and crew easy access to personal info, payslips, leave approvals, and tasks - all in one place.

Keen to hear more?

Whether you want to find out more about our features, the benefits of Smartly or our payroll plans - our team of payroll experts are here to help.

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*According to a 2022 consumer survey conducted by an independent research agency.

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