The Ontrack Group

The Ontrack Group WE ARE ON A MISSION! At Ontrack Payroll, we provide an alternative solution to supporting you in your business. He was a brave man to back me. I read. The People.

Helping NZ Small Businesses and Payroll Professionals to get payroll right with practical, plain English support and training that turns complex compliance into clear confidence you can trust. To inspire, educate, empower and support business owners to create their own success

Payroll is a necessary part of running any business that employs staff but may not be the best use of a business owner’s

time, or they may not have had the training to do it correctly. The team have a vast range of knowledge and experience in payroll where we draw our knowledge from to help small business owners traverse the challenges of paying their staff correctly. We have options of 'done for you' (our payroll bureau), 'done with you' (personalised training to do it yourself), or casual payroll related support and advice. The team also provide payroll audit and leave balance reviews so you can be sure you are 'Ontrack' with your payroll. We help you so you can run your business as stress-free as possible. By providing business consulting or taking care of everything Payroll related, training in the use of cloud based, desktop accounting and payroll software, HR support, business consulting plus more...

Bookkeeping is an essential component of every business but is often not what you went into business to do. We love helping businesses and specialise in grassroots, intuitive, authentic business support and conversations providing systems and process support. No business or owner is the same, we don’t fit in a box, and we certainly don't put you in one, so our service is customised and adapted for each individual business. We help make sense of the numbers so you can take care of your pain points and fears, allowing you to create your own success. Our vision is 'Successful businesses creating successful communities'. Our journey started in 2003 with our founder, Di Crawford-Errington. “Starting a business is hard - but no one told me that at the time. I was a solo mum with two wee girls aged eight and five, one of who had some health challenges. I was working two jobs - one for a government department (not IR!) and doing the books for a plumber as a second job. What started as seeing a huge gap in the market for ground floor business support for tradies, and an idea to be able to work from home and be present for my two girls as a part time gig, morphed into a realty when upon moving in with my now hubby, I promptly announced I wanted to leave my stable government job and give this bookkeeping business lark a real go. And back me unconditionally he did. It has been a bit of a wild ride this business thing. One I thought I had to do on my own. Looking back I jumped in boots and all, not really knowing anything about running a business. It was a brave leap of faith, and just like a sponge I soaked up all the knowledge I could. I researched. I asked questions. I gave things a go. I made my share of mistakes, some little ones… and some not so little ones. I learnt about employing staff using trial and error, I learnt about software by getting in and giving it a go, and I learnt about people. That is what our business is all about. I was introduced fairly early on to an accountant who loved the work I was doing with a mutual client. Gosh I learnt so much from him and to this day will be forever grateful for his support and friendship. It was also the start of understanding that I needed to surround myself with experts in those areas I wasn't an expert in and ask for help so I could learn and expand my knowledge, in turn deliver superior results for my clients. That asking is so hard isn't it? My passion is to inspire and empower people to succeed, in business and in life. We love to walk the road with our clients, holding their hand through their own business journey so they are not alone in traversing the challenges that business ownership brings. Successful businesses create successful communities and it is such a privilege to assist and support our clients in writing the next page of their story. Starting a business is hard, but gosh its been the best decision I ever made.”

Today we are a small but mighty team with a wide ranging skill set and a hunger for helping our clients in a real, authentic, relevant way. Do you need help? Please reach out, take the first step and ask. You do not have to do this business gig alone. Get in touch for a free no obligation chat about how we might best assist you to create your own success.

Today we are wishing our newest team member, Juanita, a Happy Happy Birthday! She is a superstar who has fit right into ...
02/09/2026

Today we are wishing our newest team member, Juanita, a Happy Happy Birthday!

She is a superstar who has fit right into the team, learning the payroll ropes and providing amazing service to our clients.

We hope you have a fabulous day Juanita! 🎊🥳✨

24/08/2026

PSA Announcement for NZ Businesses.

Your friendly reminder that the first Provisional Tax instalment for 2027 year is due the Friday, 28th August, along with your GST.

08/08/2026

The Employee Leave Bill passed its third reading last month. The biggest shake-up of NZ employment law we've seen in over two decades. I recorded this video just before Royal Assent came through, so you'll hear me talk about it as a Bill — it's now officially been granted Assent and is the Employment Leave Act. Doesn't change a single word of what I said in that video, so don't panic and don't go rewriting your policies overnight.

The bit that matters is there's a two year lead-in before this thing actually kicks in, so we're not looking at go-live until mid-2028. That's a large runway, and I intend to use it - building out proper, quality education and resources so you actually understand what's in this Act and where the unintended consequences are hiding.

Right now though, I'm heading off to a tropical island with the hubby. When I get back, I'll be digging into building out proper education for you all — webinars, blogs, newsletters, the whole lot. Give me a follow here or subscribe to our emails so you don't miss any of it - www.theontrackgroup.co.nz


Such a beautiful alignment to sponsor the VA Awards again, especially the Specialist or Niche Award, given our niche wit...
04/08/2026

Such a beautiful alignment to sponsor the VA Awards again, especially the Specialist or Niche Award, given our niche with Payroll.

And so good have Alex from Virtually Anything named as a finalist, given she's a fellow Northlander and Bream Bay resident. (And no I wasn't a judge, so no special treatment provided!).

Congratulations Alex on being a finalist. All the best for the big night.

Happy 4th Annual Oodie Day here at Ontrack,  featuring the boss, and a new face! Introducing our new Payroll Administrat...
07/07/2026

Happy 4th Annual Oodie Day here at Ontrack, featuring the boss, and a new face! Introducing our new Payroll Administrator, Juanita, who started with us in April.

Welcome to the team Juanita, we are so happy to have you here with us 🤩

Happy Matariki week to you all ✨🌌💫

28/06/2026

You rarely see the damage until it's done. But understanding the rules means you can catch problems early, before they eat into your profits and your team's trust. Avoidance is the most expensive approach a business owner can take — the longer you leave it, the bigger the bill. Comment AUDIT and I'll help you get ahead of it.

Today we wish our fabulous Cheryl a Happy Anniversary! 12 years she has been a part of the Ontrack team 🩷She brings such...
25/06/2026

Today we wish our fabulous Cheryl a Happy Anniversary! 12 years she has been a part of the Ontrack team 🩷

She brings such a beautiful energy to the team and is such a wealth of knowledge - we are so blessed and grateful to have her!

Wishing you a lovely day Cheryl 🎊

24/06/2026

I've seen six-figure disasters start with one unchecked box. Most business owners are doing their best — but good intentions aren't enough when payroll legislation is this complex. Message me the word REVIEW and I'll take a look at your setup.

20/06/2026

Payroll errors don't just cost money — they cost trust. And once that's gone, it's hard to win back. The good news? Most mistakes are completely preventable with the right setup and knowledge. Reach out and I'll show you how to protect your team and your reputation.

16/06/2026

No alarms, no warnings, no complaints — until a staff member leaves and questions their holiday pay, and everything unravels at once. I've seen businesses owe tens of thousands without realising they'd done anything wrong. Send me the word CHECK and I'll help you find out if you have hidden risks sitting in your system right now.

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm

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