Job management software for Kiwi earthworks companies

Keep your earthworks jobs moving.

NextMinute helps earthworks teams quote faster, track labour, machinery and job costs, and generate clear reporting without the spreadsheet mess.

NextMinute: Job Management Software for Earthworks.
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#1 Job Management Software For NZ Earthworks

Groundbreaking job management software

Ideal for earthworks and earthmoving companies, NextMinute gives you rock-solid job management tools to manage charge ups, invoices, timesheets, machinery hours, and more.

Set custom rates for machinery

Easily add in your equipment, set rates and charge-ups, and have the crew record time against them.

Save hours on admin

Recorded time flows seamlessly to your payroll and the invoice, so you don't need to enter anything twice. NextMinute even syncs with your accounting software.

Keep the crew in the loop

With the app, your team can easily see where they need to be and what they need to do. They can record time, send messages, log photos, and add site notes with ease.

All job info in one place

Your crew can easily log site diaries and photos against a job or task to keep a clear record of progress.

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How NextMinute Works

Less chaos. More clarity.

From first quote to final invoice, NextMinute helps you run the full job with less admin and more control.

Reviews

Real tradies. Real results.

Rated 4.9/5 in Reviews on Google and Facebook, with local Kiwi support that actually helps.

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"After trying nearly every job tracking app that is compatible with Xero NextMinute was the only one that suited our needs and worked well for us...Being in the painting and decorating trade NextMinute is easily adaptable to work for tracking our jobs and costings and for staff to do their timesheets on, it was simple to set up and the support is super helpful if you get stuck. I highly recommend you give it a try."
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Dean Bleasel Painting
Painting company in Southland
Posted on Google Reviews on Apr 20, 2026
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"Highly recommend NextMinute and customer service team is helpful and Duncan is amazing :)"
Jade Hernon
Create Renovations
Renovation company in Auckland
Posted on Google Reviews on Feb 20, 2026
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"After intense research for the right timesheet app, we stumbled across NextMinute. We are extremely happy as a small company it has made our lives so much easier. Keeping track of individual job costs and reporting made easy. Not to mention how easy it is to sync timesheets to payroll with one click."
Hayley Rouse
Rouse Contracting
Earthworks company in Tokoroa
Posted on Google Reviews on Feb 12, 2026
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"We have used this system for 5 years. Would recommend to anyone"
Kaleb Howard-Dillon
NZ Roofing
Roofing company in Wellington
Posted on Google Reviews on Jan 30, 2026
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"Changing to NextMinute has been such a great move for us... It is intuitive, user friendly and easy to nut out. Coming from a program that was like working with the dinosaurs this has been a breath of fresh air. Big shout out to Duncan who has been such a pleasure to work with. He has the patience of a saint getting us up and running. Thanks to AK as well..."
Joanna Wellwood
Narellan Pools - Auckland South
Pool Building company in Auckland
Posted on Google Reviews on Sep 03, 2025
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"Recently signed up with NextMinute, it's been a game changer for us. Lucas has been awesome to deal with, helping us get up to speed with the new platform"
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Mike Kapua Builder
Building company in Otago
Posted on Google Reviews on Jul 17, 2025
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"Ryan has been very patient and provided endless help, no matter how many times I probably asked the same thing over and over again. The videos and clear written instructions are particularly helpful, so I can refer back to when needed. To top it off the friendly service is a bonus. A joke and laugh goes a long way."
Louise
LuxeOutdoors
Landscaping company in Auckland
Posted on Facebook Reviews on Jun 09, 2025
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"The Reno Guys and Fervour Construction have been using NextMinute for over six years, and it continues to be the most flexible and user-friendly software we've ever come across! From managing leads and generating quotes to project management and invoicing, NextMinute handles it all seamlessly. The mobile app is also a game-changer—simple, intuitive, and perfect for our builders on the go..."
Alison Williams
The Reno Guys
Renovation company in Hamilton
Posted on Google Reviews on May 20, 2025
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"Awesome software, great customer service and very helpful team."
Lisa Nauer
Bay Building Solutions
Building company in Tauranga
Posted on Google Reviews on Oct 17, 2024
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Customer Review

"We are extremely happy as a small company it has made our lives so much easier. Keeping track of individual job costs and reporting made easy. Not to mention how easy it is to sync timesheets to payroll with one click. Could not reccomend this app enough for big or small companies you won’t regret it."

Hayley Rouse
Rouse Contracting (Earth Moving)

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Integrations Made Easy

Two-way integration with Xero, MYOB, & QuickBooks

NextMinute keeps your jobs and your accounts talking to each other. Contacts, invoices, timesheets & payments stay in sync, so you’re not re-entering info or cleaning up mistakes later.

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Helping earthworks companies simplify & succeed

Stay on top of your Earthworks jobs

NextMinute keeps your day running smoothly and your jobs on track. Store all your job notes, invoices, files, photos, timesheets, and more in one secure spot—no more digging around for paperwork or lost info!

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Timesheets? No sweat

In the earthworks game, every hour counts. With our easy-to-use mobile app, your crew can log time spent on a job or machine in seconds—right from the site. No more chasing timesheets over the weekend or stressing about missed billable hours. Keep everything accurate, and make sure every minute gets billed.

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Get your invoices out in minutes

Easily create spot-on invoices for your clients in just a few clicks—helping you get paid on time and keeping your cash flow solid. No more invoice headaches, just a steady stream of payments.

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Talk to a Real Person

Book a 15-min intro

Have a quick chat with our local team. We’ll walk through how you run jobs and show you how NextMinute fits.

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Anna-Kate

Sales Manager

From the land of Guinness, she’ll help you work out if NextMinute’s a good fit. Straight talk, no sales BS, and a good sense of humour.

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Mat

Former Plumber & NextMinute Pro

Mat’s a plumber, not a software guy. He’s been on the tools and shows you how to run jobs without the admin headaches.

Tell us what you need

Let us know your requirements and how you run your jobs

No bullsh*t

Real humans with construction experience that you'll actually like talking to

Get a trial account

We'll set you up with a customised account to try out NextMinute. We can even import your jobs and quotes

Common Questions

We’ve answered the ones we hear most from earthworks crews.

Does the software handle progress claims for larger projects?

It does. You can easily generate both progress payments and final invoices based on the work completed. This keeps your cashflow steady on those longer earthmoving jobs and ensures you're getting paid at every stage of the project.

How do I track hours for my diggers and other machinery?

NextMinute lets you set up custom equipment charges with specific buy and sell rates. Your crew can log their hours directly against each machine on-site using the mobile app, making sure every bit of machine time is accounted for and billed correctly.

Can I set different rates for different earthworks clients?

You sure can. You can set custom rates by either the machine or the specific client, giving you total flexibility. Whether it's a specialty job or a long-term contract, the rates will be spot on when it comes time to invoice.

Will NextMinute work with my accounting software like Xero or MYOB?

NextMinute features a two-way sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. This means your timesheets, supplier bills, and invoices flow between systems automatically, so the bookkeeper stays happy and you don't have to enter the same data twice.

How does the crew know which site they're meant to be at?

The mobile app acts like a digital toolbox for the crew. They can check the schedule on their phone to see exactly where they need to be, view site plans, and read site notes so they aren't ringing you up every morning for directions.

Is the support team based in New Zealand?

We have a local team based in Auckland who actually understand the Kiwi construction industry. If you need a hand getting set up or have a question, you'll be talking to a real person who knows their stuff.

How do I manage variations when the scope of a job changes?

We know earthworks can change once you get stuck in, so we've made managing variations easy. You can track any extra labour or material costs as they happen, get client approval, and make sure those extras actually end up on the final invoice.

Is there a way to track photos and site diaries for compliance?

The app allows the crew to snap photos and log site diary notes as they go. Everything is saved against the specific job, so if you ever need to prove what was done before the fill went in or show progress to a client, it's all right there.

Can I try NextMinute out before I commit to a plan?

We offer a 10-day free trial with no credit card required so you can see if it's the right fit for your crew.

Got questions?

Reach out to our team and we'll get you sorted.

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