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Pre-filled with 2026 NZ market data: Stats NZ Labour Cost Index, NZ minimum wage ($23.95/hr), ACC levies, KiwiSaver, and the 2025 Investment Boost tax deduction. Adjust any value to match your operation. All figures in NZD.

Results are indicative estimates based on the inputs you provide. Contact us for a detailed site-specific analysis.

Quick-Start Scenarios

6 workers
NZ warehouse worker avg $58k–$65k base (total cost ~$74k–$88k incl. on-costs)
NZ: KiwiSaver 3% + ACC 0.63% + 4wk leave 8% + public holidays 4.5% + sick/turnover ~12% = ~28%
NZ Labour Cost Index: +2.0% YoY (Stats NZ March 2026 quarter)
Packaging damage, mis-picks, etc.
Labour absenteeism, slow throughput
Claims, lost time, rehiring
Inventory accuracy, energy, etc.
$650,000
NZ: Palletizing cell $180k–$350k · AMR fleet (5–10 units) $400k–$800k · AS/RS $1.5M–$4M · WMS/WCS $80k–$250k
NZ 2025 Investment Boost
From 22 May 2025, NZ businesses can claim an immediate 20% tax deduction on new productive assets, on top of normal depreciation. On a $650,000 investment, this is an effective saving of ~$54,000 in Year 1.
Typically 3–5% of investment/year
30%
Automation typically delivers 20–50% throughput improvement
Typical NZ food/logistics SME: $5M–$20M annual revenue
NZ food manufacturing avg ~15–22% gross margin; logistics ~12–18%
— Estimated Payback Period
— Annual Net Benefit
— 5-Year Net Savings
— 10-Year Net Savings
— 10-Year NPV
— ROI at Year 5

Payback Timeline

Year 0 Year 3 Year 5 Year 7 Year 10+

Cumulative Cash Flow (10 Years)

Annual Savings Breakdown

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Finance cost (if applicable) —
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Savings Composition

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