Leave Management Software for New Zealand Businesses
Holidays Act ready leave tracking — ~NZD $32/month flat, unlimited employees, native Slack & Teams integration. No per-user fees, ever.
Save thousands compared to per-user alternatives
Based on a 30-person team. Leave Balance charges a flat rate — your cost stays the same whether you have 5 employees or 100.
| Tool | Pricing model | Cost (30 users) |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Hero | Per user + minimums | NZD $600+/mo |
| iPayroll | Payroll-dependent | Bundled w/ payroll |
| Smartly (now Deel) | Quote-based | Enterprise pricing |
| Leave Balance | Flat rate — unlimited users | ~NZD $32/mo |
Everything NZ teams need to manage leave properly
Holidays Act ready
Track annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and alternative holidays under the Holidays Act 2003. Stay ahead of the Employment Leave Bill 2026 reforms.
~NZD $32/month flat rate
One price for your entire organisation. No per-user fees, no hidden charges. Whether you have 5 or 100 employees, the price stays the same.
Unlimited employees
Everyone on your team — full-time, part-time, fixed-term, and casual. No per-seat costs means no tough choices about who to add.
Slack & Teams integration
Request and approve leave without leaving Slack or Microsoft Teams. Leave management fits into your team's existing daily workflow.
NZ public holidays
All 11 public holidays configured out of the box — including Matariki. Alternative holiday (lieu day) tracking built in for employees who work on a public holiday.
Leave analytics & reporting
Track leave balances, spot absence patterns, and generate reports. Keep accurate records that meet Holidays Act compliance requirements.
New Zealand leave management guides & insights
New Zealand teams ask, clearly answered
Everything you need to know about using Leave Balance for NZ leave management. Click any question to view details.
Talk to our team 01 Is Leave Balance compatible with the Holidays Act 2003?
Yes. Leave Balance supports all leave types under the Holidays Act — annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, alternative holidays (lieu days), and family violence leave.
You can configure leave policies to match your employment agreements, and balances are tracked automatically to reduce compliance risk.
02 How much does Leave Balance cost for NZ businesses?
Approximately NZD $32 per month (flat rate) or NZD $320 per year, based on current exchange rates. There are no per-user fees and no minimums.
Whether you have 5 employees or 100, the price stays the same — making it significantly cheaper than per-user alternatives.
03 Does Leave Balance handle Matariki and other NZ public holidays?
Yes. All 11 New Zealand public holidays are supported, including Matariki. Alternative holiday entitlements for employees who work on a public holiday are tracked automatically.
04 Can I track alternative holidays (lieu days)?
Yes. When an employee works on a public holiday, Leave Balance can track their alternative holiday entitlement. Employees can request and managers can approve lieu day leave just like any other leave type.
05 What about the Employment Leave Bill 2026?
The Employment Leave Bill 2026 proposes significant changes to how leave is managed in New Zealand. Leave Balance is designed to be flexible — when new requirements come into effect, you can update your leave policies quickly without changing tools.
06 What integrations are available?
Leave Balance integrates natively with Slack and Microsoft Teams. Employees can request leave and managers can approve — all without leaving their workspace.
Email notifications are also available for teams that prefer a traditional workflow.
Start tracking leave the simple way
~NZD $32/month. Unlimited employees. Holidays Act ready. 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
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