Leave Management Softwarefor New Zealand Businesses
Configurable leave tracking for NZD $29/month flat, with unlimited employees and no per-user fees. Slack is live; Microsoft Teams and Workforce are separate, controlled pilots.
Save thousands compared toper-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 $29/mo |
Everything NZ teams need tomanage leave properly
Configurable New Zealand leave policies
Configure annual leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and alternative-holiday policies for your workplace. You remain responsible for matching the law and employment agreements that apply.
NZD $29/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 live, Teams in pilot
Use the established Slack workflow today. Microsoft Teams is a limited, invite-only pilot with eligibility and capabilities confirmed before onboarding.
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 that support your record-keeping process. The software does not guarantee legal compliance.
Workforce beta by application
Teams exploring attendance, shifts, or roster workflows can apply for the separate, invite-only Workforce web beta. It has no public price or checkout.
New Zealand leave managementguides & 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 team01Can Leave Balance support New Zealand leave policies?
Leave Balance lets you configure common New Zealand leave types, policies, and public holidays.
Your organisation remains responsible for checking that its configuration and employment practices meet the Holidays Act, other applicable law, and employment agreements.
02How much does Leave Balance cost for NZ businesses?
NZD $29 per month (flat rate) or NZD $290 per year. 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.
03Does 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.
04Can 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.
05What 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.
06What integrations are available?
Slack is live for in-workspace leave workflows. Microsoft Teams is a limited, invite-only pilot with no public install; its capabilities and tenant eligibility are confirmed before onboarding.
Email notifications are also available for teams that prefer a traditional workflow.
Start tracking leave thesimple way
NZD $29/month. Unlimited employees. Configurable leave policies. 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
Start free trialNew Zealand Leave Law Library
New Zealand leave entitlements under the Holidays Act 2003
Annual holidays (four weeks, 'greater of' calculation) and sick leave (10 days after six months), with employer obligations and source links to Employment New Zealand.