Employer's Hub
Advice and tips for small business owners and employers.
What's changing on 1 April, and what you need to do
Every April brings payroll changes, and 2026 is no exception. Here's a summary of what's changing from 1 April and what it means for you and your team.
KiwiSaver Changes FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the latest KiwiSaver Changes
KiwiSaver changes and total remuneration: What you need to know
If you use inclusive (total remuneration) pay rates, this article is for you.
Getting Ahead of Payday Super (Without the Headache)
This is the final post in the series, and it’s all about making the Payday Super transition virtually invisible. We share what "being ready" actually looks like, a system where payroll runs smoothly, super is calculated automatically, and compliance happens in the background. Discover the practical next steps you can take now to simplify your processes and make this change an opportunity to streamline your farm's payroll, not complicate it. The goal: barely notice the change.
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Cash Flow & Payday Super: What Farmers Need to Think About
Is Payday Super going to affect your farm's cash flow? This blog addresses that common concern honestly and practically. We break down what's actually changing, it’s the timing of payments, not the total annual amount, and reveal why smaller, more frequent super payments can actually lead to improved budgeting and visibility for many farms. Get practical tips on aligning pay cycles and using payroll reporting to forecast costs, so you can stop worrying about quarterly "bill shock" and manage the transition with confidence.
Payday Super Checklist: Are You Ready?
This is the essential post on readiness. It cuts through the jargon by translating the ATO’s Payday Super guidance into a plain-English checklist built specifically for dairy farmers under the Pastoral Award. Use it to quickly and confidently assess your farm’s current payroll setup, system readiness, cash flow considerations, and overall compliance confidence well before the July 2026 deadline. Don't guess - get clarity.
How Payday Super Changes Your Payroll Process (Step by Step)
We dig into the practical shift the new legislation brings. The biggest change isn't the total amount of super you pay, but the timing. This post walks you through the new pay-run process, where super is calculated and paid instantly with wages, and highlights the common risk points for dairy farms, emphasising the need for accurate systems to handle variable hours and award compliance.
Payday Super – What Dairy Farmers Need to Know (and Do)
I break down what Payday Super actually is, it means superannuation must be paid at the same time as wages (weekly or fortnightly), not quarterly. The legislation is expected to commence on 1 July 2026. I also explain why this change is particularly important for dairy farms like yours, focusing on the complexities of payroll, such as variable hours, casual staff, and the Pastoral Award.
World Vision Papua New Guinea
PaySauce has been an invaluable partner to World Vision Papua New Guinea (WV PNG) over the past 5 years, streamlining our payroll processing with exceptional speed and efficiency. Their goPayroll platform has provided us with seamless access to essential tools such as pay slip generation, government forms, and detailed reporting—greatly reducing our administrative workload.
Cybersecurity: Together we've got it covered
Running a small business means wearing many hats – and cybersecurity is one of them. But don't worry, you're not in it alone.
Phishing Safety
Staying Safe in an Interconnected World
