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Powerful payroll software & services

‏‏‎ ‎A modern, cloud-based payroll solution for Australia and New Zealand.

Navigate payroll complexity with Datapay

Cloud-based payroll software built specifically for medium to large enterprises in New Zealand. Datapay helps you modernise your payroll with precise configuration to your requirements, robust API integration to connect your systems and data, and comprehensive support from local payroll experts.

Outsource your payroll or manage it in-house

Datapay gives you the option of managing your payroll in-house or outsourcing it to Datapay's experienced Managed Payroll team.

Our Managed Payroll service allows you to focus on your core business while our payroll experts handle the complexities and intricacies of payroll management and compliance for you.

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Payroll made powerful

Powerful payroll

Datapay, a scalable cloud-based payroll solution, helps you enhance the experience of your payroll team and pay your employees on time, every time.

  • Automated payroll processing, payslip generation and banking.
  • Granular configuration with user-centric workflows.
  • Comprehensive reporting.
  • Dedicated long-term product investment with AI-led transformation that helps you when you need it most like Payroll Assistant.
  • Adherence to the latest legislation, including payday filling in New Zealand and Single Touch Payroll (STP) in Australia.
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Expert support

Datapay is supported by local payroll experts, from implementation through to every pay run, helping you modernise your payroll services quickly and securely.

  • Implementation support from our experienced payroll team.
  • Ongoing hands-on support from local teams.
  • Robust security: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.
  • Optional consultancy services.
  • PAYE intermediary service (New Zealand only).
  • Short-term outsourced payroll processing.
  • Managed payroll offering.
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Data security and compliance

With Datapay, security is always front of mind. Our platform is designed to meet the highest standards of payroll data protection and compliance: 

  • ISO 27001:2022: Certified for top-tier security measures.
  • ISAE 3402 Type II: Maintaining security, availability, and confidentiality for your payroll data.
  • Regular external penetration testing.
  • Multi-tenanted SaaS.
  • Annual disaster recovery testing.
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Employee self-service payroll

Datapay empowers employees with two intuitive self-service platforms that allow them to manage their pay and personal details anywhere, anytime.

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Direct Access: Self-service desktop portal

Direct Access allows your employees to manage their pay details, leave and personal files, while also providing managers with a streamlined solution for tasks such as leave approvals.

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MyPay: Mobile payroll app

MyPay allows your employees to instantly access their payslips, receive pay notifications, apply for leave, update their personal details, and check when the next public holiday is – all on the go.

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Enterprise payroll software for medium to large organisations, backed by Datacom

Datapay is designed to handle the complex needs of payroll, offering greater configurability, third-party software integration and expert support to help organisations adopt more modern, accurate and efficient payroll processing.

  • Support payroll compliance

    Safeguard against costly errors, enhance operational efficiency and improve employee experience. Explore compliance
  • Integrate your payroll seamlessly

    Empower your people, processes, and payroll to work in harmony with extensive API capabilities and strategic partnerships. See integrations
  • Maintain data security

    Stay compliant with data protection regulations and protect your employee and payroll data from breaches. Protect your payroll data
  • Hands-on payroll onboarding and implementation

    Modernise your payroll with expert support from our local payroll team at every step of your onboarding journey. Implement payroll
  • Navigate complex legislation in seconds

    Datapay’s built-in AI gives payroll teams instant, audit-ready answers to complex legislative questions. Explore Payroll Assistant

Why choose Datapay for payroll in New Zealand?

  • We embrace complexity – and help you manage it

    Configure your payroll configuration to manage payroll complexities and meet compliance obligations without compromise.
  • Robust integration with your systems and data

    Our extensive API capabilities fuel your best-of-breed workforce management and HR solution, unlocking the potential of your data and insights.
  • High-touch support to boost your success

    Our people-first approach and expert support helps you modernise your payroll solution, supports compliance, and drives continuous improvements.
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Best-of-breed integrations for workforce management and HR

Datapay serves as a key component of your organisation's workforce management and HR ecosystem, providing the right solution to meet your requirements.

Our strategic partnerships with industry-leading technology providers, in addition to extensive API capabilities, enable you to configure and extend your workforce management potential, so your people, processes, and payroll all work in harmony.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Datapay?

Built on a secure cloud platform with data housed in Datacom’s data centres in New Zealand, it is designed to manage the complexities of payroll with ease. Datapay offers advanced configurability, seamless third-party software integrations, and expert support, enabling organisations to modernise, enhance accuracy, and streamline payroll processes efficiently.

Are Datapay and Datacom Payroll the same?

Yes – Datapay is Datacom’s cloud-based payroll solution, previously known as Datacom Payroll.

Datacom has 60 years of experience providing payroll services, and we  leverage expertise from this experience to develop our SaaS payroll software, Datapay, enabling seamless transformation of payroll operations.

What types of organisations use Datapay?

Datapay is trusted by hundreds of organisations across diverse industries and regions throughout New Zealand. Its flexibility allows for precise configuration to meet unique requirements, making it ideal for organisations ranging from healthcare providers in the Far North to construction companies in Auckland and dairy farmers in Southland.

Discover how Datapay has transformed payroll for Cardinal, a logistics company based in Auckland with over 500 employees.

Is payroll data secure with Datapay?

Absolutely. We understand that security is paramount to safeguard sensitive payroll information, and Datapay is built to meet the highest standards of data protection.

Datapay is certified to the latest ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard and adheres to ISAE 3402 Type II requirements for data security and confidentiality. Our cloud-hosted solution has its data stored in Datacom’s local data centres, undergoes regular external penetration testing and annual disaster recovery exercises, and employs robust features such as encryption and two-factor authentication to protect your payroll data.

Does Datapay offer outsourced payroll?

Yes, Datapay offers the flexibility to either manage your payroll in-house or outsource it to our qualified Managed Payroll team, all on the same secure cloud platform. This means you can seamlessly switch between in-house and outsourced payroll as your business needs evolve.

Whether managed internally or outsourced, Datapay includes an employee self-service portal and mobile app to give employees greater control over their pay, leave, and personal information. Additionally, you can access optional payroll services, such as our PAYE intermediary service, delivered by our expert payroll team.

How does Datapay integrate with HR and accounting systems?

Datapay’s robust API capabilities provide seamless integration with a wide range of software solutions, including HR, workforce management, accounting, finance, and more. This flexibility allows payroll to integrate effortlessly into your broader tech ecosystem.

Additionally, Datapay has established strategic partnerships to deliver managed integrations with leading solutions such as Workday, Humanforce, iDT, BambooHR, IntelliHR, and FlareHR. These partnerships allow you to create a best-of-breed tech stack tailored to your organisation’s unique needs.

What kind of support and training is available for implementation and ongoing use?

At Datapay, we take a people-first approach to support the success of your payroll operations, providing high-touch assistance from implementation through to ongoing use.

During implementation, our team of payroll experts works closely with you in a consultative capacity to configure your payroll system and practices to meet your unique requirements. Your team receives comprehensive training, is guided through solution testing, and is supported during the first pay run to ensure a smooth transition.

After go-live, we provide continued support with a warm handover to your ANZ-based support team.

I am an existing customer; how do I access support from Datapay?

If you are using Datapay to manage payroll for employees in New Zealand and need assistance, please email us at DataPaySupportTeam@datacom.co.nz or contact your usual point of contact. For more details, visit our Support Process page.

If you are an employee of an organisation that uses Datapay, please contact your payroll team for any queries regarding your pay, access to self-service apps, or other related questions.