Recognised as Australia’s Best Zoho Partner—now we help businesses in New Zealand unlock the full potential of Zoho Shifts.*
- Zoho Shifts solutions from $99/hour.
- Book a video call with our specialists.
- Get a detailed, personalised setup and optimisation plan.
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Minimum project size: 10 hours ($990).
*Based on Partner Points, as per Zoho’s partner assessment criteria.

Zoho Shifts – Smarter Workforce Scheduling with a Zoho Implementation Partner
Managing employee schedules, work shifts, and time tracking can be difficult for businesses in New Zealand using Zoho. Many companies still use manual spreadsheets or outdated tools, which can lead to scheduling conflicts, miscommunication, and mistakes in payroll calculations. Without the right solution, businesses may struggle to organise shifts, keep track of hours, and ensure employees get the right work balance.
Zoho Shifts makes workforce management easier, faster, and more efficient. It is a cloud-based scheduling tool that allows businesses to plan shifts, track attendance, manage overtime, and automate payroll tracking. It also integrates smoothly with other Zoho apps, ensuring real-time updates and accurate employee data.
At Smartmates, we are a trusted Zoho implementation partner in New Zealand, offering expert Zoho implementation services to help businesses set up, customise, and optimise Zoho Shifts. Whether you need help automating shift planning, tracking work hours, or managing employee requests, our Zoho implementation specialists ensure Zoho Shifts works perfectly for your business.
Why Businesses in New Zealand Using Zoho Need Zoho Shifts
Many businesses in New Zealand using Zoho rely on manual scheduling methods, which can lead to:
- Scheduling confusion
Employees struggle to know their shifts if schedules are unclear. - Time-tracking errors
Manual time tracking can cause payroll mistakes and disputes. - Shift changes are slow
Managers spend too much time manually adjusting schedules. - Workforce imbalances
Overstaffing and understaffing problems affect productivity. - No real-time updates
Employees may not get shift updates on time.
With Zoho Shifts, businesses can automate scheduling, improve communication, and reduce human errors. Employees get real-time notifications about their shifts, while managers can track attendance, overtime, and payroll reports in one place.
How Zoho Shifts Helps Businesses in New Zealand Using Zoho
Zoho Shifts is more than just a scheduling tool—it is a complete workforce management solution designed to help businesses save time, reduce costs, and improve employee experience.
Key Features of Zoho Shifts
- Smart shift planning
Assign shifts quickly based on availability and workload. - Automated time tracking
Accurately record employee work hours. - Shift swap requests
Employees can swap or request changes without manual approvals. - Break time management
Track and manage employee break periods. - Overtime tracking
Monitor extra work hours and calculate overtime pay. - Real-time notifications
Employees receive instant alerts on shift changes. - Payroll integration
Syncs with Zoho Payroll to ensure correct payments. - Zoho CRM & Zoho People integration
Syncs workforce data automatically. - Cloud access
Manage schedules from desktop or mobile devices.
With Zoho Shifts, businesses in New Zealand using Zoho can create a stress-free work environment, ensuring employees always know their schedules while reducing administrative workload for managers.
Why Work with a Zoho Implementation Partner for Zoho Shifts Setup?
Setting up Zoho Shifts correctly can save businesses time and money, but doing it without expert help can be challenging. Businesses may face:
- Difficulties integrating Zoho Shifts
Without proper setup, it may not work with Zoho Payroll, Zoho People, or Zoho CRM. - Customisation challenges
Businesses may struggle to create custom schedules that fit their needs. - Access control issues
Managers might not have the right permissions to manage shifts properly. - Employee confusion
Without training, staff may find it hard to use Zoho Shifts effectively.
At Smartmates, we are Zoho implementation specialists who help businesses in New Zealand using Zoho get the most out of Zoho Shifts. As a Zoho implementation partner, we provide end-to-end solutions, ensuring that your scheduling system works efficiently for your business.
If you need Zoho implementation services, our team ensures Zoho Shifts is fully integrated, easy to use, and optimised for your workflow.
How Smartmates Helps Businesses with Zoho Shifts
As experienced Zoho implementation partners, we help businesses in New Zealand using Zoho set up, integrate, and optimise Zoho Shifts for better workforce management.
1. Zoho Shifts Setup & Configuration
We handle full setup and configuration, ensuring Zoho Shifts aligns with your business operations.
2. Workforce Data Integration
We sync Zoho Shifts with Zoho Payroll, Zoho People, and other business tools to keep employee data updated.
3. Custom Shift Planning
We create custom schedules based on your business needs, helping to balance workloads.
4. Employee Training & Support
We provide training so employees and managers can use Zoho Shifts efficiently.
5. Ongoing Optimisation & Support
We offer ongoing support to help businesses adjust, expand, and improve their Zoho Shifts setup as they grow.
With Smartmates, businesses in New Zealand using Zoho can eliminate shift-related confusion, improve communication, and increase workforce productivity.
How Zoho Shifts Benefits Your Business
With Zoho Shifts, businesses in New Zealand using Zoho can:
- Save time by automating shift assignments and approvals.
- Avoid scheduling conflicts with real-time updates.
- Track work hours accurately for error-free payroll processing.
- Improve team communication by giving employees instant shift alerts.
- Ensure compliance by tracking overtime and break periods.
At Smartmates, we offer expert Zoho implementation services to help businesses set up, manage, and optimise Zoho Shifts for their specific needs.
Work with Smartmates – Your Trusted Zoho Implementation Partner
Choosing Smartmates means working with a certified Zoho implementation partner that ensures Zoho Shifts is set up for success.
- Certified Zoho implementation specialists providing tailored workforce management solutions.
- Seamless integrations with Zoho Payroll, Zoho People, and other Zoho apps.
- Custom automation setup to improve efficiency and workforce planning.
- Ongoing support to keep your scheduling system optimised.
With Smartmates, your business can streamline scheduling, track work hours, and improve workforce efficiency.
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