A Simple Tool to Make Planning Staff Leave Easy

Built in New Zealand and Designed for Employers everywhere who want clarity without the spreadsheets, diaries, wall planners and paper files.

Planning staff leave can be stressful, especially around the holidays, with multiple leave requests, public holidays, payroll deadlines, and messy spreadsheets.

To make life easier, we’ve created MyLeavePlanner.co, a free (forever), easy-to-use online leave planner built for employers.

Unlike complex HR software, MyLeavePlanner strips things back to what business owners actually need: a clear, visual way to plan who’s away and when.

Key Features

Clear 14‑Day View

Employees down the left, colour-coded leave days across the top. Spot clashes and coverage at a glance.

Drag‑and‑Drop Leave

nnual or Holiday Leave, Sick Leave and more. Add notes, edit, or delete in one click. No wall planners or spreadsheets.

Public Holidays Built‑In

NZ public holidays display automatically. Add or edit your own national or regional holidays.

Planned Leave or Leave Taken

Plan future leave or record leave after the fact, such as Sick Leave.

Print Report of Leave Due or Taken

Print or download a leave history or forward-looking report.

Easy to Learn and Fast to Implement

Simply sign up, add staff, and start planning. No setup headaches.

Why It's Free

For 30 years, New Zealand and Australian employers have supported us as clients, so MyLeavePlanner is our way of giving back and supporting businesses everywhere during the busiest times of the year, while giving them a taste of how digital tools can replace outdated paper processes.

Who is MyLeavePlanner For?

Any team that needs a clear view of coverage and time off. Built for real‑world scheduling across Kiwi industries.

Construction & Trades

Logistics & Warehousing

Healthcare & Aged Care

Manufacturing & Engineering

Hospitality & Retail

Professional Services

And many more.

About the Creators

Steve Nathan and Raymond Davey are recognised as leaders in New Zealand’s time & attendance and payroll tech space, with more than 20 years’ experience helping employers modernise staff management. Through products such as MyTimesheetsMyVisitorlog, and MyReminders, they are committed to replacing outdated paper-based processes with intelligent, cloud-based solutions.

“Our focus has always been to give New Zealand employers tools that are simple, affordable, and compliance-friendly. MyLeavePlanner.co is the latest step in that journey.”

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