Direct to IR, no third-party fees
myIR OAuth connection, every payday filed inside two working days, with KiwiSaver, ESCT, ACC and student loan deductions all calculated for you.
Built for bookkeepers, accountants, and multi-company payroll teams that need cleaner workflows, higher limits, and a faster support path.
Agent subscriptions are designed for firms with recurring, multi-client payroll work rather than one-business payroll operations.
Connect once via myIR, then file an Employment Information return after every pay run — no CSV uploads, no third-party gateway. Prepop employee details, retrieve responses, and lodge amendments from one screen.
myIR OAuth connection, every payday filed inside two working days, with KiwiSaver, ESCT, ACC and student loan deductions all calculated for you.
Employee files and documents, policy acknowledgements, onboarding and offboarding checklists, training and certifications, reimbursements — all auditable, all in one place.
HR+ turns Lightning Payroll into a complete people operations hub. Less admin pressure, more compliance visibility, and one tidy home for every HR detail your growing team accumulates.
More than 4,000 businesses across the country trust Lightning Payroll to handle their payroll needs seamlessly.
Annually, over 40,000 employees receive their pay through our reliable and secure system.
Our users process approximately $2.5 billion in payroll each year, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Quotes received from customer satisfaction surveys
Effortless payroll at your fingertips, designed for intuitive use by both payroll professionals and everyday users.
All-in-one scheduling included with your once-yearly license cost, including timeclock, timesheets, rosters, leave requests and much more.
Stay compliant with payday filing and Inland Revenue requirements with ease.
Manage KiwiSaver contributions and employer obligations with confidence.
We’re proud of our responsive customer service. Standard support is included with your subscription at no extra cost, with phone, email, and remote access available when needed! For training and more extensive needs, explore our additional services described in our Support Policy.
Choose from flexible monthly or affordable annual plans — both include all of our handy features with no hidden fees or extra service charges.
See why Lightning Payroll is known as one of the easiest and most user-friendly payroll programs.
Lightning Payroll is a great and all-encompassing payroll solution for small to medium businesses in a variety of industries.

" Being a small business owner, I needed payroll software that wouldn't cost too much, was simple to use and kept my company in compliance with legal requirements. Lightning Payroll does exactly that. Four steps and the payroll is done."

"Time is always of the essence when running your own business, so it’s important to find time saving, efficient solutions. Lightning Payroll provides us with the tools and technical backup we require, but most importantly within a system I can trust."

"I have been using Lightning Payroll for over 6 years and nothing else comes close with features and ease of use. Lightning Payroll’s support staff are second to none and amazing to deal with, answering questions and solving issues quickly and efficiently. I can’t recommend Lightning Payroll highly enough, consider me a customer for life. "

"The support team is fabulous! Super responsive and always friendly. Plus the help menu and YouTube tutorials within the platform are extremely helpful too. It's been a game-changer for us. The transition was seamless, and the benefits were immediate. With Lightning Payroll, we've bid farewell to the days of manual data entry and cumbersome paperwork."
Lightning Payroll caters to a range of industries, each with its unique payroll needs. Discover how we can support your business today.