Xero payroll software: Simplify your payroll process
Streamline payroll and automate payday filing using Xero online payroll software to pay staff and seamlessly report details to IR. Xero cloud payroll automates calculations of tax, pay and KiwiSaver. As proven New Zealand payroll software, Xero stands out for its reliability and ease of use.
Automated payday filing
Send reports automatically to IR every pay run. Xero’s payroll software helps make payday filing easy.
Automated online payroll
Xero’s payroll software calculates tax, superannuation and leave, and automatically updates the accounts.
Employee portal for self-service
Give employees access via the web or the Xero Me mobile app to view payslips, and view and request leave.
Automated payday filing
Xero’s payroll software is designed to help your New Zealand small business manage your payroll processes efficiently while helping you stay compliant with changing Inland Revenue requirements, including payday filing.
- Payroll administrators only need to connect to IR once when filing payroll online
- Employee pay details are filed with IR each pay run via Xero’s payroll software
- View payday filing history and amend information with ease
Automated online payroll
Pay employees effortlessly with Xero’s intuitive payroll software. The robust payroll management system not only lets you efficiently process payments, it also updates the accounts automatically.
- Automated calculation of New Zealand tax, superannuation and leave
- Set flexible pay schedules, tax and pay rates
- Email payslips and let employees view them online
Employee portal for self-service
Reduce payroll admin and save yourself stress by giving your employees access to the Xero Me app on their phone or the web. That way, they can look up what they need to know themselves, freeing you up for other work.
- Let staff submit leave requests and timesheets for review
- Allow employees to view leave balances and payslips
- Employees can use the Xero Me mobile app or Xero Me on the web to see their pay details
Accounting software for your New Zealand small business
Run your business accounting online with Xero. Easy-to-use accounting software, designed for your small business.
- Everything in one place
- Connect to your bank
- Collaborate in real time
- Customise to suit your needs
More about payroll software in Xero
Employee leave balances are automatically adjusted when a leave request is approved. Xero’s cloud payroll software comes with all the standard types of leave, already set up for you. Plus, you can set up rostered days off and time in lieu through the payroll software.
See how to enter leave entitlementsEmployee leave balances are automatically adjusted when a leave request is approved. Xero’s cloud payroll software comes with all the standard types of leave, already set up for you. Plus, you can set up rostered days off and time in lieu through the payroll software.
See how to enter leave entitlementsOnce employee hours are entered into timesheets, pay is automatically calculated by the payroll software. Time that’s entered on project tasks also flows into payroll timesheets so it’s used in pay calculations.
See how to add an employee timesheetOnce employee hours are entered into timesheets, pay is automatically calculated by the payroll software. Time that’s entered on project tasks also flows into payroll timesheets so it’s used in pay calculations.
See how to add an employee timesheetGet annual earnings certificates that you can email or post to your New Zealand employees, and view a wide range of reports to get valuable information on payroll activity, transactions, employee leave balances, timesheets, remuneration and superannuation, with Xero payroll software.
See the full list of Xero’s payroll reportsGet annual earnings certificates that you can email or post to your New Zealand employees, and view a wide range of reports to get valuable information on payroll activity, transactions, employee leave balances, timesheets, remuneration and superannuation, with Xero payroll software.
See the full list of Xero’s payroll reportsGive access to employees, so they can view payslips, see leave balances, request leave, or submit timesheets with payroll software that’s designed for New Zealand small businesses.
Learn more about Xero MeGive access to employees, so they can view payslips, see leave balances, request leave, or submit timesheets with payroll software that’s designed for New Zealand small businesses.
Learn more about Xero Me
FAQs about payroll in Xero
Yes, Xero automates payday filing of each pay run by seamlessly integrating with Inland Revenue.
Find out more about Xero payday filingRead about payday filing requirements from Inland RevenueYes, Xero automates payday filing of each pay run by seamlessly integrating with Inland Revenue.
Find out more about Xero payday filingRead about payday filing requirements from Inland RevenueThe Xero App Store offers hundreds of apps that can help you run your business, locally in New Zealand or all over the world.
Explore the Xero App Store to find apps to help run your businessThe Xero App Store offers hundreds of apps that can help you run your business, locally in New Zealand or all over the world.
Explore the Xero App Store to find apps to help run your businessXero payroll offers a wide range of reports for internal use and to help inform returns due to Inland Revenue. You can also share payslips to employees directly from Xero.
See more information about being an employer from Inland RevenueXero payroll offers a wide range of reports for internal use and to help inform returns due to Inland Revenue. You can also share payslips to employees directly from Xero.
See more information about being an employer from Inland RevenueXero’s support team is available 24/7, plus you can find a range of learning resources and support articles through the online payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
Visit Xero CentralXero’s support team is available 24/7, plus you can find a range of learning resources and support articles through the online payroll learning hub and Xero Central.
Visit Xero Central
Payroll resources for small businesses
Benefits of payroll accounting software
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