AgriSmart
vs PaySauce

Two New Zealand payroll systems, different depth on the farm.

AgriSmart and PaySauce both run New Zealand payroll, mobile timesheets, rosters, piece rate work and minimum wage top-ups. PaySauce is mobile-first payroll used across horticulture and other small business sectors. AgriSmart runs the workforce around the pay run as well: hiring, RSE records, field activity and labour costing. This page sets out where they overlap and where they differ.

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What both platforms support (PaySauce, NZ)

What both platforms support

There is real overlap between AgriSmart and PaySauce. Both publish these capabilities.

  • New Zealand payroll and payday filing
  • Mobile timesheets with approvals
  • Rosters
  • Piece rate work
  • Minimum wage top-ups
  • Job or cost code reporting

The difference is not whether either system can run a horticulture pay run. It is how much of the operation around the pay run lives in the same system.

Need more than a payroll system?

The two products solve different problems. This is the honest split, based on what each company publishes.

The workforce behind the pay run

Hiring, worker documents, rosters, field records, labour costing and payroll run off the same records, built around orchard and farm structure.

Digital hiring for large seasonal intakes

RSE pay rules and worker documents

Costing by block, row and vine

Contractor charge-outs and client invoicing

Payroll you can run from your phone

Mobile-first payroll for small businesses, with the administration around payday handled for you and pricing published upfront.

Payroll, leave and rosters from the app

Automated bank and IRD payments

PAYE intermediary service

Published plans, no fixed term contract

Capability comparison

Both systems run New Zealand payroll and support piece-rate or quantity-based pay. Every statement about PaySauce comes from its own published material, reviewed 23 September 2026. Where a capability was not found in that material, it is marked as not identified rather than claimed to be unavailable.

Capability
AgriSmart
PaySauce
NZ payroll and payday filing
AgriSmartBuilt inPay runs, PAYE, payday filing and bank payment files.
PaySauceBuilt inPayroll, PAYE and payday filing, with automated bank and IRD payments.
Mobile timesheets
AgriSmartBuilt iniOS and Android with offline mode, plus biometric clocks for sheds.
PaySauceBuilt inEmployee app entry with a start and stop timer, manager approval, works offline.
Rosters
AgriSmartBuilt inRosters, callout management and sleepover allowances.
PaySauceSupportedDigital rosters with custom work patterns, shift notes, leave conflicts and public holidays. Available on the Premium plan.
Piece rate work
AgriSmartBuilt inUnits by bin, tray and bucket recorded against the worker and the block.
PaySauceBuilt inPiece rates handled as allowances, with paid rest breaks and total hours captured or imported.
Minimum wage top-ups
AgriSmartBuilt inAutomatic top-ups where earnings fall below the applicable minimum wage.
PaySauceBuilt inAutomatic top-ups when earnings fall below the minimum, plus custom wage rates.
RSE pay rules
AgriSmartBuilt inReturning worker rates and the 30 hour weekly average applied according to the worker's agreement.
PaySauceSupportedTop-ups can pay an RSE worker's contract rate where it exceeds the adult minimum, and Seasonal Worker Superannuation is supported. Guaranteed hours averaging and returning worker rates were not identified.
Worker documents
AgriSmartBuilt inVisa and passport documents, agreements and onboarding records per worker.
PaySauceVia integrationContract Builder stores signed employment agreements for seven years. Visa and passport storage was not identified. Employees can also supply tax, KiwiSaver and bank details during payroll setup.
Recruitment and digital agreements
AgriSmartBuilt inDigital applications, employment agreements and electronic signatures.
PaySauceVia integrationContract Builder is a separately purchased app for building, sending, negotiating and digitally signing employment agreements, with reusable templates and seven-year storage. Signed employee details can be imported into PaySauce payroll.
Labour costing
AgriSmartBuilt inCost by block, row, vine, task and worker.
PaySauceSupportedTimesheets can record hours against jobs and locations, with configurable cost-centre tagsets and downloadable cost reports. Available on the Premium plan.
Block, row and vine records
AgriSmartBuilt inNative block, row, vine and task structure behind every timesheet entry.
PaySauceNot identifiedJobs, locations and cost codes are published. Orchard structure was not found.
Contractor charge-outs and invoicing
AgriSmartBuilt inCharge-out rates and cost plus invoicing, sent through to Xero.
PaySauceNot identifiedNot found in the material reviewed.
Bin ticketing and traceability
AgriSmartBuilt inBin ticketing and traceability from block to shed, tied to labour records.
PaySauceNot identifiedTask, costing and piecework data can be imported from a connected field app. Bin ticketing and block-to-shed traceability were not identified.
Spray records
AgriSmartBuilt inDigital spray diary.
PaySauceNot identifiedNot found in the material reviewed.
Equipment and human resource records
AgriSmartBuilt inEquipment and maintenance register, and human resource records.
PaySauceNot identifiedNot found in the material reviewed.
Accounting and payroll connections
AgriSmartSupportedConnects with Xero.
PaySauceSupportedXero, Farm Focus and Reckon, plus a Tātou timesheet import.
Built in Available directly within the named product Supported Available, may require a specific plan, setup or configuration Via integration Requires a separate connected product or add-on Not identified Not found in the public material reviewed

PaySauce information was reviewed on 23 September 2026 using its published pages for horticulture and viticulture, the employee app, timesheets and rosters, piece rates and quantity payments, its seasonal worker guide, costings setup, accounting and reporting, pricing and plans, employee setup, Contract Builder and its connected field-app import. Product features, integrations and pricing can change over time.

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Where AgriSmart stands apart (PaySauce, NZ)

Where AgriSmart stands apart

Three areas where AgriSmart goes further than the material PaySauce publishes.

Seasonal and RSE crews, from hiring to final pay

Workers apply, sign contracts and complete tax forms digitally, and their visa and agreement records stay on the worker record. Returning worker rates and the 30 hour weekly average are applied according to the worker’s agreement in the same pay run.

  • Electronic contracts and tax forms
  • Visa, passport and agreement records
  • Returning worker rates and the 30 hour weekly average
AgriSmart digital hiring dashboard

Which system suits your operation

Both run New Zealand payroll. The two products differ in how much sits around it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main difference between AgriSmart and PaySauce?

Both run New Zealand payroll, mobile timesheets, rosters, piece rate work and minimum wage top-ups. PaySauce is mobile-first payroll for small businesses, with automated bank and IRD payments. AgriSmart adds the workforce around the pay run: digital hiring, RSE pay rules, worker documents, block and row labour records, contractor charge-outs, bin ticketing, spray records and equipment registers.

Does PaySauce work for horticulture?

Yes. PaySauce publishes a horticulture and viticulture offering, automatic minimum wage top-ups, custom wage rates, mobile timesheets and rosters, and piece rate support through its SmoothPay payroll. It can also import timesheet files exported from a connected field app.

Do both systems support piece rate work and minimum wage top-ups?

Yes. PaySauce handles piece rates as allowances, captures paid rest breaks and total hours, and tops up automatically where earnings fall below the minimum. AgriSmart records units by bin, tray and bucket against the worker and the block, and applies the top-up in the same pay run.

Does PaySauce do job costing?

Yes. The PaySauce Premium plan includes custom job costings, with hours allocated to location, job code and task, and GL code tagging. AgriSmart costs labour by block, row, vine, task and worker, and can charge that work out to clients.

Which system is stronger for RSE workforce management?

AgriSmart is the stronger fit where an employer needs dedicated RSE payroll and workforce workflows. It connects worker records with guaranteed-hours averaging and returning worker rates. PaySauce supports top-ups to an RSE worker’s contract rate where it exceeds the adult minimum and supports Seasonal Worker Superannuation, but guaranteed-hours averaging and returning worker rates were not identified in the material reviewed.

When should a grower choose AgriSmart instead of PaySauce?

When the pay run is only part of the problem. If you hire large seasonal crews, hold RSE records, need labour costed by block and row, charge work out to clients, or want spray, equipment and human resources in the same place, AgriSmart is built for that. If you mainly need straightforward payroll on your phone, PaySauce covers it.

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After trying 4 payroll systems in 6 months we found AgriSmart, that was 6 years ago and we haven’t looked back. It’s the only platform flexible enough for our horticulture enterprise, with seamless Xero integration, biometric time clocks, and a team that actually listens to our feedback. We love it!

Brendan HerriesRoper & Son
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AgriSmart's software has cut our payroll admin by 75%!
We love the system as it is super easy to learn, very efficient, and has saved us a lot of money. Especially during harvesting season.

Matakana Berries
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I like having no paper - contracts and tax forms are managed electronically. I also like that the successful applicants information is sent directly into the payroll module so minimal data input is needed!

Dale CollisHop Revolution
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AgriSmart has been the single biggest game changer in our business. It has removed a massive admin burden and freed me up to focus on the actual work. I wouldn’t run my business without it. As someone who wears every hat, it has made life easier.

Mark GeuzeDirector, Under the Vine Limited
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I was getting overwhelmed and the system I first tried was desktop based and was super expensive. A friend recommended AgriSmart because it's made specifically for farmers.

Eder Agriculture
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You should see how many tasks we have in the app! They're awesome, you can flick them on to staff easily and you don't have to ring or text them on their day off to tell them what they're doing in the morning.

Emily Eder
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After trying 4 payroll systems in 6 months we found AgriSmart, that was 6 years ago and we haven’t looked back. It’s the only platform flexible enough for our horticulture enterprise, with seamless Xero integration, biometric time clocks, and a team that actually listens to our feedback. We love it!

Brendan HerriesRoper & Son
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AgriSmart's software has cut our payroll admin by 75%!
We love the system as it is super easy to learn, very efficient, and has saved us a lot of money. Especially during harvesting season.

Matakana Berries
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AgriSmart has been the single biggest game changer in our business. It has removed a massive admin burden and freed me up to focus on the actual work. I wouldn’t run my business without it. As someone who wears every hat, it has made life easier.

Mark GeuzeDirector, Under the Vine Limited
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I was getting overwhelmed and the system I first tried was desktop based and was super expensive. A friend recommended AgriSmart because it's made specifically for farmers.

Eder Agriculture
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You should see how many tasks we have in the app! They're awesome, you can flick them on to staff easily and you don't have to ring or text them on their day off to tell them what they're doing in the morning.

Emily Eder
“

I like having no paper - contracts and tax forms are managed electronically. I also like that the successful applicants information is sent directly into the payroll module so minimal data input is need!

Dale CollisHop Revolution