The complete workforce, payroll & orchard management platform built for kiwifruit operations
Kiwifruit operations are unique. You deal with:
✔ High seasonal labour numbers
✔ Variable tasks (thinning, pruning, picking, girdling, tying down, canopy work)
✔ Bin-based productivity
✔ Complex piece-rate structures
✔ Strict Zespri and MBIE auditing
✔ Block-by-block costing visibility
✔ Incentive-based pay
✔ RSE rules that are always shifting
Your workforce can record timesheets anywhere, even in the most remote orchard rows.
Your teams stay productive. Your admin team stays sane.
AgriSmart accommodates every pay method used in the industry:
✔ Salary
✔ Wages (hourly)
✔ Piece / Contract rates
✔ Weekly incentive bonuses
✔ Mixed payment methods for the same worker
No spreadsheets. No manual adjustments.
Everything flows automatically into payroll.
Piece-rate inconsistencies are common during:
AgriSmart automatically ensures every worker receives at least the legal minimum hourly rate, with full transparency on payslips.
Compliance protected. Workers paid correctly.
Paid breaks, minimum rate checks, & clear records
Approvals, apportionment, bulk corrections
Job costing flow through, reporting, Xero export
AgriSmart handles all Holidays Act requirements:
Everything is automatic and audit-ready.
Auditors appreciate:
Growers consistently report easier audits after switching to AgriSmart.
AgriSmart is recognised across NZ as the gold standard for RSE compliance, including by Zespri and MBIE auditors.
Covers all RSE complexities:
Your RSE programme remains compliant, transparent and stress-free.
Use AgriSmart’s onboarding module to:
Everything flows instantly into payroll & workforce management.
Activity Cost by Team
See how each team performs:
Contract Rate Top-Up Report
Live visibility into:
Growers can fix problems during the season, not after.
Orchard Yield Reporting
These reports feed directly into forecasting and next-season planning.
Marlborough Vineyard (Large Block Operation)
Tracks pruning and canopy work with multi-vine type support and automatic row costing.
Central Otago Vineyard (Boutique Producer)
Uses AgriSmart for accurate contract pruning and piece-rate audits.
Gisborne Vineyard Contractor
Captures worker productivity by row, improving invoicing accuracy.
Book a 15-minute demo and discover why New Zealand’s leading kiwifruit growers trust AgriSmart.
Yes. AgriSmart supports small orchards, large corporate growing operations, and multi-crew labour contractors. The platform handles hundreds of seasonal workers, complex payment methods, multi-block orchards, and RSE compliance requirements with ease.
Yes. The AgriSmart mobile app works on both Android and iOS devices. It also works offline and automatically syncs when the device reconnects to Wi-Fi or mobile data, ideal for orchards with patchy coverage.
AgriSmart supports all payment types used in the kiwifruit industry, including hourly wages, salaries, piece rates, contract rates, weekly incentive bonuses, and combinations of these. Complex pay structures are fully automated.
Yes. AgriSmart includes transparency tools and audit features specifically designed to meet Zespri, MBIE, RSE, and NZ labour compliance standards. Inspectors consistently praise the clarity of the system.
Yes. Kiwifruit growers can onboard workers using AgriSmart’s Seasonal Onboarding Module. Workers can sign contracts, upload documents, complete IRD/Kiwisaver forms, and provide identification, all digitally.
Yes. You can assign bins to individual workers or split them between multiple team members automatically, ensuring accurate payment and fair distribution of units.
Yes. AgriSmart provides comprehensive reporting including yield per hectare, yield per team member, contract-rate performance, bin apportionment, and productivity dashboards.
Yes. AgriSmart integrates seamlessly with Xero Payroll and Xero Accounting. Labour costs, payroll totals, and contractor invoices flow directly to Xero with no manual data entry.
Yes. Holidays Act compliance is built into the system. All leave balances, pay-as-you-go holiday pay, and entitlements are calculated automatically.
Yes. AgriSmart is widely recognised as the most comprehensive and compliant RSE solution in New Zealand. It includes 120-hour / 4-week averaging, sick leave provisioning, uplift rules, paid break compliance, and audit-ready reporting.
Yes. Supervisors can review, correct, and approve timesheets in real time. AgriSmart also allows managers to make bulk corrections, saving enormous administrative time during peak season.
Yes. Paid breaks are automatically calculated and correctly apportioned across jobs, tasks, or blocks. This is one of the main features auditors from MBIE and Zespri appreciate.
Yes. AgriSmart automatically compares piece-rate or incentive earnings against the hourly minimum wage and applies top-ups if required, ensuring full compliance and stress-free audits.
AgriSmart integrates seamlessly with Xero and other leading payroll systems to help growers stay compliant and efficient. Timesheets flow directly through for H2A compliant pay runs, cutting admin and ensuring accuracy every time so you can focus on your farm operations.
Staff record time effortlessly with our iOS and Android app, even offline. For added flexibility, hours can be entered manually or through biometric devices in the shed. Every entry flows into payroll and rosters, giving you accurate pay runs, better scheduling, and a clear record of hours worked.
Purpose-built for horticulture, our bin ticketing system brings accuracy and control to your harvest. Track every bin from block to shed with full visibility over quantities, picker performance, and bin movements. Improve harvest efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen quality control, all while keeping costs in check.
Build and share rosters in minutes with AgriSmart’s scheduling tools. Assign the right people at the right time and keep everyone updated instantly through the mobile app. Staff see shifts as soon as they are published, reducing confusion and last-minute calls. Approved changes flow into timesheets and payroll, keeping your team clear, records accurate, and compliant.
AgriSmart’s task management tools make it easy to assign, track, and complete work across your farm. From seasonal harvests to daily maintenance, you can monitor progress in real time, allocate responsibilities to the right team members, and ensure nothing is missed. Keep your workflow organised, your team aligned, and every task visible in one central dashboard.
Designed for horticulture, our spray diary makes it easy to log chemical applications, including sprays, fertigation, and dry treatments. Record details once, stay audit ready, and meet compliance standards with less admin. The system keeps records accurate, centralised, and field ready for reliable reporting.
Keep tools, vehicles and machinery organised in one digital system. Track photos, details, documents and servicing in structured asset profiles. Set automated maintenance reminders, store full histories and keep equipment compliant, safe and ready to work across every site.
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