Best WorkflowMax Alternative - New Zealand

Looking for an alternative to WorkflowMax? Try NextMinute.

The top-rated alternative to WorkflowMax, designed specifically for Kiwi builders & tradespeople.

The only job software that works how you do.

WorkflowMax by BlueRock is fine for general job management in office-based teams, but it’s not built for how Kiwi crews run longer, staged projects on site.

NextMinute is made for builders, chippies, landscapers and other project-focused trades who need more than basic job tracking. You get quoting, scheduling, timesheets, stage-based planning and live job costing in one place, so you stay in control from first quote to final invoice.

If your week is full of renos, new builds or multi-day site work, NextMinute’s the smarter pick for teams that plan in stages and are on the move.

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WorkflowMax

Built for project‑based trades – Ideal for builders, chippies, landscapers and other tradies running longer, multi‑stage jobs.

Built for many industries – Designed for architects, engineers, agencies and consultants; not purpose‑built for residential site work.

On‑site ready mobile app – Crews can see jobs and schedules, log timesheets, add notes and photos, and manage site activity from their phones.

Mobile for time & basics – App mainly handles time tracking plus basic job, task and client info; most advanced features stay in the web app.

Trade‑specific planning & stages – Visual Gantt planning, job stages, progress claims and variations built for construction work.

Generic project planning – Timeline and capacity tools aimed at general project/admin work rather than trade‑specific staging.

Accurate job costing for builds – Live actual vs estimate on labour, materials and equipment by job or stage, tied straight into your accounting.

Job costing for service firms – General job costing and reporting, but not tuned to typical residential build stages and site costs.

Accounting your way – Deep integrations with Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks for invoices, bills, jobs and timesheets.

Xero & QuickBooks focused – Official integrations for those platforms; MYOB and others usually handled via third‑party connectors.

Done‑for‑you setup & local support – We import your data, set up jobs and train your team, backed by AU/NZ‑based, trade‑savvy support.

Self‑serve or partner‑led onboarding – 24/7 global support and online training; hands‑on implementation typically via external partners or higher‑tier plans.

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Helping Kiwis smash through job admin.

Click on each feature to see a video of NextMinute in action.

Schedule & assign tasks

NextMinute helps keep your crew in the loop and up-to-date with what needs to be done.

Job Scheduling

Timesheets

So simple, even the apprentice can figure it out.

Timesheet Software

Epic mobile app

The NextMinute app enables you and your crew to get your admin done anywhere, anytime on mobile or tablet.

Mobile App

Progress & final invoicing

NextMinute makes creating and sending final and progress payment invoices easy.

NextMinute Invoicing

Variations

NextMinute makes managing client variations a breeze.

NextMinute Invoicing

Reports

Get real time reporting on actuals vs estimates per project or stage.

Back Costing Reports

Purchase Orders

Place supplier orders with a few clicks.

Site Diary

Quickly see what's been done on-site by the crew.

Timesheets & More

Add Photos To Jobs

Keep track of job progress and send selected photos to clients.

Timesheets & More

Equipment Charges

Set custom buy/sell rates for machinery and have your crew log the hours.

Quotes

Create and send estimates or import take-offs from your QS/software.

Quoting Software for Trades

Takeoff Import

Easily import takeoffs from your software or quantity surveyor of choice.

Takeoff Imports

Keep track of job expenses

Easily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.

Expense Tracking

Messaging

Easily communicate with your crew within the NextMinute app.

CRM

Keep all your leads and client details in one secure location.

Construction CRM Software

Site Plans

Your crew can easily view site plans – anywhere, any time.

Trusted By Over 4,000 Tradies

"After using another project management software for several years, we realised it was time to find a solution better tailored to our operations. That’s when we discovered NextMinute... The NextMinute team have been incredibly engaging, supportive, and guided us seamlessly through the transition."

- Jai Butler, Gray Building

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Rated #1 for customer support & easy to use

Rated 4.9/5 across Google, Facebook, and Xero App Store.

NextMinute Pricing (NZD)

NextMinute enables you to change your plan month-to-month depending on your crew size. You also get charged a much lower rate for crew members who only need a few features like timesheets and site notes.

Every plan, all the good gear…

No limits — full access to every feature, no matter your plan.

Unlimited Projects & Jobs

Simple month-to-month pricing in NZD (GST exclusive).

No lock-in contracts

Cancel anytime, no dramas.

Dedicated help from our local crew: Duncan, Ryan & Lucas.

Auckland-based support team who actually understand tradie life.

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