Timesheet Software For Kiwi Builders & Tradies

Track time properly. Protect your margin.

Log time to the right job or task, add photos, notes and expenses from site. Time seamlessly syncs to Xero or MYOB to make payroll easy as.

NextMinute: Quoting on Mobile
Streamline Your Timesheets

Stop chasing timesheets & track costs in real-time.

NextMinute makes it easy to log time, stay on top of labour costs, and see where every hour’s going – without chasing the crew or messing with spreadsheets.

Built for Kiwi builders & tradies

Designed for residential construction teams for the way NZ builders run jobs — by stage, crew, and site.

Mobile app your crew will actually use

Even the old-school crew can pick it up in minutes. Log hours, take site photos and add notes straight from the phone while on site.

Labour costs, live and accurate

Track actual hours by crew, stage or job. No more surprises at the end of the month — just clear visibility as the job rolls on.

Payroll sorted without double-handling

Send timesheets straight to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks. No more late Friday nights keying in hours or chasing missing dockets.

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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 Contacting Limited, Auckland

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Expense Tracking Made Easy

Log site updates and expenses

Attach photos, notes, and receipts from on-site. Keep a clear record of what was done — and what it cost — all in one place.

Sync with payroll & track job costs

Send timesheets straight to payroll and track labour costs against estimates in real time. Get clear back-costing reports by job, crew, or stage — no spreadsheets needed.

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Construction Timesheet Software
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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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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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.

Anna-Kate - NextMinute

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.

Mat - NextMinute

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 builders and tradies.

Can I trial the timesheet features before committing to a plan?

We offer a 10-day free trial with no credit card required. We can even hop on a quick 5-minute chat to help import your current projects so you can see exactly how it works for your specific trade business.

How much time can I realistically save on admin each week?

Most of the builders we work with save between 10 to 15 hours a week just by ditching the paper timesheets and manual data entry. It means less time stuck in the office on the weekend and more time on the tools or with the family.

Can I add site diary notes and photos to the daily timesheets?

The crew can attach notes, site diary updates, and photos directly to the job from their phones. It’s a great way to keep a solid record of progress and any variations that pop up during the day.

Does the software allow for logging machinery and equipment hours as well?

Yes, you can set custom buy and sell rates for your gear. Whether it’s an excavator or a specialized kit, the crew can log the hours used on-site so you can accurately charge it out and track your equipment costs.

Is the app easy enough for tradies who aren't great with technology?

It’s built specifically for Kiwi tradies and builders, so it’s practical and straight to the point. Most crews pick it up in minutes. If you can send a text or use Facebook, you'll have no trouble logging your hours or checking site plans in NextMinute.

Will these timesheets work with my accounting software like Xero or MYOB?

They certainly do. We’ve built a two-way sync with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks so your timesheets flow straight through to payroll. It cuts out the double-handling and means your bookkeeper won't be chasing you for messy paper dockets on Friday night.

Can we track hours against specific stages of a construction project?

Absolutely. You can log time against specific stages like excavation, roofing, or landscaping. This makes back-costing a breeze because you can see your actual labour costs compared to your original estimate for every part of the job.

Can I see how much labour is costing me on a specific stage?

You bet. NextMinute gives you live labour costs job-by-job and even stage-by-stage. You can see exactly how much you're spending on framing versus the fit-out in real-time, helping you keep the project on track and within budget.

How do my guys on-site log their hours?

The crew just use the NextMinute app on their phone or tablet to record their hours as they go. It’s simple to use, so even the apprentice will have no drama logging their time, adding notes, or snapping a few site photos before they head home.

Got questions?

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

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