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Xero Payroll integration

A time clock that syncs straight to Xero

Clockie turns verified clock-ins into approved timesheets and pushes them directly into Xero Payroll — no CSV files, no re-keying, no payroll-day dread. Built in New Zealand, Xero-first.

How the Xero sync works

From clock-in to pay run in four steps — the hours do the walking.

Step 1

Staff clock in

Your team clocks in and out on the shared tablet or their phone — PIN, photo or face-verified.

Step 2

You approve the hours

Review timesheets, with NZ rest and meal breaks already applied. Fix anything before it goes anywhere.

Step 3

Hours push to Xero

Approved hours flow directly into Xero Payroll as a draft timesheet — no CSV files, no re-keying.

Step 4

Run your pay

Finish the pay run in Xero as normal. Employees are matched, so the hours land against the right people.

Why NZ businesses sync Clockie with Xero

No more manual entry

The single biggest payroll time-saver: timesheets that build themselves and land in Xero, instead of an afternoon of typing.

Fewer payroll errors

Verified clock-ins and auto-applied breaks mean the hours in Xero reflect what was actually worked — not a guess.

A clean audit trail

Every hour is recorded with who, when and where, so your wage and time records stand up if you’re ever asked.

NZ-built, Xero-first

Clockie is made for New Zealand businesses, with Xero as a first-class, live integration — not an afterthought.

Not on Xero? Clockie also connects directly to Crystal Payroll and 7 other NZ payroll systems.

Xero integration questions

Does Clockie sync timesheets to Xero Payroll?

Yes. Clockie pushes approved timesheets directly into Xero Payroll via the Xero API, so hours flow through to your pay run without CSV files or manual entry. Employees are matched between Clockie and Xero so hours land against the right people.

Is the Xero integration one-way or two-way?

Clockie’s Xero payroll integration is a live, direct connection: approved hours push to Xero, and employee details are matched between the two so timesheets map to the correct people. You still run and finalise the pay run in Xero.

Do I still need Xero Payroll?

Yes. Clockie captures and approves the hours; Xero runs the payroll. Clockie is the time clock and timesheet layer that feeds Xero — it doesn’t replace your payroll software.

Are NZ breaks handled before hours reach Xero?

Yes. Clockie applies NZ statutory rest and meal breaks to timesheets, so the hours you approve — and that flow to Xero — already reflect breaks.

What if I use a different payroll system as well?

Clockie also integrates directly with Crystal Payroll and exports a formatted CSV for MYOB, iPayroll, Smartly, PaySauce, PayHero and others. See the full list on the integrations page.

How much does it cost?

Clockie starts at $29 NZD/month (excl GST) including 5 staff, then $2 per extra staff. The Xero integration is included — there’s no separate integration fee.

Payroll day, sorted

Send your hours straight to Xero

Try Clockie free for 14 days. No credit card. Verified clock-ins, automatic NZ breaks, and timesheets that land in Xero on their own.

No credit card • Cancel anytime • NZ-based support