Project Scheduling Software For NZ Tradies

Plan jobs. Assign tasks. Keep the crew moving.

Build a clear schedule in minutes, then keep everyone on the same page. Assign tasks, set due dates, and track progress from the office or on site. Nothing gets missed and jobs don’t drift.

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Gantt Chart Scheduling Made Easy

Streamline your next job

Drag-and-drop Gantt chart planning

Use the intuitive Gantt chart to schedule job stages, add tasks for the crew, and avoid delays & mistakes.

Assign tasks to crew

With the powerful mobile app, your team will always know where they need to be, and what needs to be done. They can log photos, timesheets, notes, and expenses right to the job.

Job info in your pocket

Easily view job details, project scope, and site plans on the go. Plus get directions to site with one simple tap.

Instant updates

Changes or updates on a job? No phone calls required. Just send an instant message to the team in seconds.

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Easy Team Collaboration

Stay connected on & off site

Everyone on the job can see weekly, monthly, even yearly schedules, so they can stay on task and be updated of any changes in real-time.

You and your team can easily add time to timesheets, materials, site diary entries, photos to track progress, flag issues, and keep everyone informed of changes via SMS.

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Easy Team Collaboration

All job info in one place

Run a modern, efficient business and ditch the paperwork. Store and easily access everything relating to your project in one place.

Smarter job planning

Add project stages & tasks, assign them to your team, and schedule them with the simple to use Gantt chart. Delayed by the rain? Simply move task dates and all the dependencies will follow.

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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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From our initial contact to actually getting into using NextMinute the guys have been excellent. Especially Ryan Agar, really helpful, knowledgeable and works with me to help integrate my specific business needs to the system. I can highly recommend him and NextMinute.
Clint Ramsay
Aussie Pergolas & Landscapes
Landscaping company in New South Wales
Posted on Google Reviews on Mar 13, 2026
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"Been using NextMinute for a bit now and can’t fault them. Ryan and AK are super easy to deal with and always pick up or call back straight away. If I need something sorted, they’re onto it. Highly recommend."
Lucas Ribic
Gold Coast Trade Services
Renovation company in Queensland
Posted on Google Reviews on Feb 26, 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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"NextMinute is probably the program that you'd design for yourself to use for scheduling and quoting, if you could! It's got a refreshing design... and the support is second to none... Recommended by The Landscape Association... if you're thinking of switching from your current system then look no further..."
Kelly Scott
Sydney Gardening Maintenance
Landscaping company in New South Wales
Posted on Google Reviews on Dec 17, 2025
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"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. - The Morisset Pools Team"
Ruby Wheeler
Morisset Pools
Pool Building company in New South Wales
Posted on Google Reviews on Dec 16, 2025
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"I have been using NextMinute software for the past 4 years it has really help me transform my Kitchen business, and stay on top of my projects. Its allowed me to grow my team. the best part is knowing where i stand on my projects at the click of a button. The integration with Xero is awesome and the staff find it super easy to do their time sheets..."
Bryan
Waterfall Kitchens
Carpentry company in New South Wales
Posted on Google Reviews on Dec 16, 2025
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"We have just started using NextMinute for our landscape construction business and so far, so good!! Our staff find using the App extremely easy and much more efficient than our old processes. We are also able to use the back costing tools to fine tune our job quotes and profit margins. Ryan is amazingly helpful and is always happy to answer any of my questions..."
Shendel Betts
Broadview Landscaping
Landscaping company in Tasmania
Posted on Google Reviews on Nov 17, 2025
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Customer Review

"NextMinute is probably the program that you'd design for yourself to use for scheduling and quoting, if you could! It's got a refreshing design which is easy to use and it doesn't take very long at all to become familiar with the operations as it all just makes sense."

Kelly Scott
Sydney Gardening Maintenance

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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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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.

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Let us know your requirements and how you run your jobs

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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 builders and tradies.

Will this help me keep track of variations during a renovation?

Managing client variations is a breeze with NextMinute. You can track those changes as they happen, ensuring the extra labour and materials are accounted for in the project plan and eventually the invoice, so you don't end up out of pocket for extra work.

Can I import takeoffs directly into my project plans?

You can easily import takeoffs from your preferred software or quantity surveyor. This allows you to turn those estimates into actual project tasks and purchase orders, ensuring your planning stays consistent with your original quote and budget.

Does the planning software show me a long-term view of my jobs?

Yes, you and your team can view schedules by the week, month, or even the year. This gives you a clear birds-eye view of your upcoming workload, making it much easier to plan for new jobs and manage your crew’s capacity across various sites.

How does the software help me ditch my spreadsheets for job planning?

NextMinute pulls all your project info, costs, and tasks into one place, so you don't have to keep flipping between different spreadsheets. It’s built specifically for the way NZ tradies work, making it way faster to update a schedule or check job costs than it is using a manual spreadsheet.

Will my team be able to see site plans on their phones?

Yes, your crew can access site plans anywhere, anytime right from the app. It saves a heap of time because they don't have to go hunting for paper plans or head back to the office to check a detail, tucked away in their pocket whenever they need it.

Can my crew log their progress and site notes while they're working?

The site diary feature makes it easy for the crew to log what’s been done each day, including photos and notes. It's a great way to keep track of progress and flag any issues immediately so you've got a solid record of the work without waiting until the end of the week.

How do I keep everyone updated if a job schedule changes?

When plans change on a job, you can send an instant message or SMS to the crew through the app in seconds. Everyone gets the update in real-time, whether they’re in Auckland or Invercargill, so the whole team stays on the same page without you having to hunt them down.

Is it possible to track project stages and dependencies?

It is. You can set up your project in stages and link tasks with dependencies. This means if one part of the build is held up, the rest of the schedule adjusts accordingly, giving you a realistic look at your completion dates and helping you manage subbies and materials better.

Can I use NextMinute to assign specific tasks to my crew on-site?

You sure can. You can assign tasks directly to your team so they know exactly what needs to be done and where they need to be. They’ll see everything on the mobile app, which cuts out the need for constant phone calls and keeps the boys moving on-site.

How does the drag-and-drop planning tool work for my projects?

The intuitive Gantt chart lets you schedule job stages and tasks simply by dragging them into place. If you get a classic Kiwi rain delay, you can just shift the dates and all the dependencies will automatically follow, keeping your whole timeline accurate without the headache of manual updates.

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