DIY Nanny Payroll | How to Stay Compliant Without the Hassle

Hiring a nanny is one of the best decisions a busy family can make but when it comes to paying your nanny legally and correctly, things can get tricky fast. Between IRD obligations, KiwiSaver, leave entitlements, and public holidays, most parents find themselves knee-deep in spreadsheets or accidentally non-compliant.

That’s where DIY nanny payroll software comes into the picture.

Most off-the-shelf payroll software isn’t designed for nanny employers. It’s built for businesses with HR teams and finance departments, not for mums and dads just trying to pay their nanny on time.

At Pay The Nanny, we offer something different. We’re not your typical DIY payroll software, we’re better. We give you everything you need to run nanny payroll yourself, without having to actually do it yourself.

Let us explain how it works, and why it’s the best DIY nanny payroll solution in New Zealand.

What is DIY Nanny Payroll Software?

“DIY nanny payroll software” refers to tools that let parents manage their nanny’s pay, taxes, and entitlements without hiring a traditional payroll service or accountant.

It sounds great in theory but most off-the-shelf DIY payroll systems fall short when it comes to:

• Supporting irregular nanny hours
• Handling public holiday and sick leave rules
• Calculating PAYE, KiwiSaver, and ACC levies
• Generating compliant payslips and IRD returns
• Staying updated with changing employment laws
• Managing board and lodgings components
• Understanding the nuances related to payroll for nannies

That’s where most parents either give up or risk non-compliance.

Why Off-the-Shelf Payroll Software Doesn't Work for Nannies

Standard payroll tools are made for businesses. They assume regular hours, multiple employees, and an experienced user managing the system.

As a nanny employer in NZ, you need something built for you. You’re not running a company you’re hiring someone to care for your children. You just want a simple, legal, and reliable way to pay your nanny and meet your obligations.

That’s why our approach at Pay The Nanny is different.

Pay The Nanny: Your Stress-Free DIY Nanny Payroll Solution

We designed our service to make nanny payroll in NZ as easy as possible especially for parents who want to stay in control but don’t have the time or expertise to do it all.

Here’s what makes Pay The Nanny the smarter alternative to traditional DIY nanny payroll software:

We do the heavy lifting

Once your nanny is set up, we automatically handle:

• PAYE and tax calculations
• KiwiSaver contributions
• Leave entitlements
• ACC Management
• Payslip generation
• IRD filing
• End to end payments

You get notified of what’s due, when, and how much no calculations required.

Stay in control

You’re still the employer - you set the hours, the pay rate, and manage your nanny directly.

 We just take care of the admin behind the scenes. Think of us as your one-stop shop for payroll: you pay via us, and we handle all the calculations, payments, and filings with IRD and payment to your nanny.

It’s DIY nanny payroll made easy, you stay in control, we handle the hassle.

Built for NZ nanny employment

Our platform is tailored for New Zealand laws, including:

• The Holidays Act
• Part-time and casual nanny setups
• End-of-year leave obligations
• Au Pair Payroll

Unlike generic software, our system won’t let you get tripped up by nanny-specific compliance traps.

If you need help navigating sick leave, annual leave, and public holidays you can check out our complete leave entitlements guide.

Why Families Love Our DIY Payroll Tools

Here’s what NZ parents tell us:

“I wanted to sort payroll for my nanny but didn’t know where to start. Pay The Nanny gave me the tools, reminders, and compliance guidance I needed, without me having to learn the IRD website inside out.” – Julia, Auckland

“It’s like having a dedicated payroll manager on standby, but I’m still in control. I know my nanny’s being paid properly, and I don’t have to stress about filing or mistakes.” Mike, Wellington

Our system and service is designed to empower you to pay your nanny confidently, even if you’ve never done it before.

Want to DIY Nanny Payroll in NZ (Without the Stress)? We’ve Got You

If you're searching for DIY nanny payroll software in New Zealand, don’t settle for a system that wasn’t made for you.

With Pay The Nanny, you get:

• A purpose-built NZ nanny payroll platform
• Easy setup and automatic calculations
• Ongoing support from real humans
• Mobile and Web app
• Peace of mind that you’re fully compliant

You stay in control, but we take care of the complexity. If you’re new to nanny payroll, this step-by-step guide explains exactly how to get started in New Zealand.

Get Started Today

Ready to simplify your nanny payroll?

Join thousands of Kiwi families using Pay The Nanny as their go-to DIY nanny payroll solution. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to streamline your current setup, we’ve got the tools, templates, and tech to make it easy.

You can get started by contacting us or signing up from our website. Setup usually takes a day so you can be up and running in no time.