Job management software for NZ Pool Builders

Keep pool builds moving and margins healthy.

NextMinute helps pool builders quote faster, schedule the crew, track time and costs, manage variations, and invoice with confidence. Everything stays recorded against the job, so you’ve got better control from first quote to final handover.

NextMinute: Job Management Software for Pool Builders
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#1 Job Management Software For NZ Pool Builders

Helping Kiwi tradies keep pool projects crystal clear

Whether you’re quoting, tracking excavation progress, or sending progress payments, we’ve got you covered.

Custom templates for easy quotes

Create quotes using pre-built templates. Whether you’re installing a fibreglass or concrete pool, you can adjust templates quickly, saving you time.

Track job stages in real time

Monitor every stage and assign time and materials to the right part of the job. You always know where you’re at with labour and costs.

Easy mobile app for your crew

Managing your crew has never been easier. Our mobile app lets your team clock in, track tasks, and upload job-site photos straight from their phones. You’ll be able to keep up with progress, no matter where you are.

Progress payments on the go

Make it easy for your clients to pay, and get paid faster. Add photos of completed work and send progress invoices directly from the app.

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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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"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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"Awesome system and easy to use"
Jason Carroll
JDC Contracting BOP
Building company in Tauranga
Posted on Google Reviews on Oct 06, 2024
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How NextMinute Works

Less chaos. More clarity.

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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Customer Review

"We have just swapped over to NextMinute to keep all of our documents, plans and contacts in one spot. Ryan has been excellent in getting everything up and running for us, and has made the transition so much easier."

Ruby Wheeler
Morisset Pools

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key Features

Helping pool builders simplify & succeed

Simple drag-and-drop scheduling

Assign tasks to your crew and track every stage of pool construction—from excavation to finishing touches. Adjust schedules with our Gantt chart and handle delays effortlessly. One move updates everything.

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Timesheets? No sweat

With our easy-to-use mobile app, your crew can log time, snap photos, and add notes to each pool construction task in seconds.

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Easy for you, easy for the crew

Your team will always know where to be and what needs doing. They can check assigned tasks, get directions to the job site, and communicate using in-app messaging.

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Get your invoices out in minutes

With all your expenses and timesheets tracked in one system, you can quickly create accurate progress or final invoices for your clients. Simplify your invoicing process and improve your chances of getting paid on time, keeping your cash flow steady.

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Financial reports without the headaches

Stay on top of your budget and profitability. Our software helps you easily track costs at each stage of the pool build and compare them to your original estimates.

Back Costing Reporting
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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 pool builders.

How does NextMinute help with quoting different types of pool installs?

You can create branded quotes quickly using pre-built templates, whether you’re doing a standard fibreglass install or a complex concrete build. Drop in materials and labour from your pricebooks, and you're off.

How do my crew on-site use the app?

The crew get a super simple mobile app where they can log their timesheets, view site plans, and snap progress photos. It’s designed to be easy enough for the apprentice to use, so you aren't chasing bits of paper or texts at the end of the week.

Can I track costs for specific stages like excavation or tiling?

Yes, you can track your actuals versus estimates at every stage of the build. This makes it easy to see exactly where your labour and material costs are sitting in real-time, helping you stay on top of your margins throughout the project.

What happens to my schedule if we get a week of rain?

The drag-and-drop Gantt chart makes it easy to shift things around. If the weather packs in during excavation, you can move one task and the rest of the schedule will follow, keeping the crew in the loop.

Is it easy to manage progress payments for long-term pool builds?

It's a breeze. You can send professional progress invoices directly from the app as you hit specific milestones. You can even attach photos of the completed work to the invoice so the client can see exactly what they're paying for.

How does the software handle variations when a client changes their mind?

Managing variations is simple within the app. You can track the additional costs for labour and materials separately, ensuring you don't lose out on profit when the scope of the pool project creeps.

Does NextMinute work with my accounting software?

It syncs two-way with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks. This means your supplier bills and timesheets flow through naturally, so you or your bookkeeper don't have to waste time on double-handling data entry.

Can I track the hours my machinery is doing on-site?

You sure can. The equipment charges feature lets you set custom buy and sell rates for your diggers or trucks, so the crew can log machine hours just like they log their own time.

Where can the crew find the site plans?

Site plans are stored right in the app, so your team can pull them up on their phone or tablet whenever they need to check a measurement. No more rolled-out paper plans getting soggy in the back of the ute.

Is there local support if I need a hand getting set up?

We’re New Zealand owned and operated with a local team ready to help. We offer free onboarding and training to make sure you and the boys are comfortable using the gear before you go live on a project.

Got questions?

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

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