ASX-listed HR & workforce group

ReadyTech (Ready Pay) for AU/NZ payroll

ReadyTech is an ASX-listed group (ASX:RDY) whose workforce division was built through acquisitions including HR3, Aussiepay, WageLink, and ePayroll, plus NZ capability via its Zambion acquisition.

ReadyTech's workforce division was built through acquisitions including HR3, Aussiepay, WageLink, and ePayroll – different customers may sit on different underlying engines depending on when they joined and which brand they came through, so it's worth confirming which platform you'd be implemented on and the migration path.

ReadyTech acquired Zambion, a New Zealand-based workforce management platform, which provides NZ payroll and workforce capability alongside its Australian offerings.

ReadyTech offers recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and learning modules alongside payroll, and launched Orqestra – a unified AI intelligence layer – in February 2026, with an initial focus on recruitment automation rather than payroll anomaly detection.

What to check before choosing ReadyTech

  • Multiple underlying product engines depending on acquisition history – confirm which one you'd be on
  • NZ capability via the Zambion acquisition – confirm depth for complex NZ scenarios
  • Orqestra's initial focus is recruitment automation, not pre-payslip payroll anomaly detection
  • A single, unified platform avoids uncertainty about which underlying engine you land on

Affinity: 40+ years of AU/NZ payroll – 500,000+ employees processed, ISO 27001 certified, single AU/NZ database.

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What's involved in moving off ReadyTech?

Moving off ReadyTech starts with knowing which of its payroll engines you are actually on.

  • Which engine you're on – ReadyTech runs several acquired payroll engines (such as HR3, Aussiepay and ePayroll), which changes how data is extracted
  • Rostering and workforce management – roster and time data from Ready Workforce, and how your managers will schedule after the move
  • NZ payroll – if you use ReadyTech's NZ capability (via Zambion), plan Holidays Act leave history, KiwiSaver and payday filing continuity
  • Year-to-date balances and STP – earnings, tax and super for the year to date, so STP continues without duplicate income statements
  • Parallel runs and timing – how many pay cycles to run side by side, and whether to switch mid-year or at 1 July

Build agreed before you commit, two parallel pay runs minimum, and most projects reach first go-live in 3–4 months (indicative) – how Affinity migration works →

Not sure where to start? Talk it through with the Affinity team – we'll look at your ReadyTech setup, awards and pay cycles and what a move would involve.

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Frequently asked questions

Which product engine will I be on with ReadyTech?

ReadyTech's workforce division was built through acquisitions including HR3, Aussiepay, WageLink, and ePayroll. Different customers may be on different underlying engines depending on when they joined and which brand they came through – confirm which platform you'd be implemented on and what the migration path looks like.

Does ReadyTech handle NZ payroll?

Yes. ReadyTech acquired Zambion, a New Zealand-based workforce management platform, which provides NZ payroll and workforce capability.

Who owns ReadyTech?

ReadyTech is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:RDY) and operates three divisions: Workforce Solutions, Education and Work Pathways, and Government and Justice.

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