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virtual support for your business

This time next month,
you won't remember
what it felt like
to drown in admin.

admin haven

OUR WORK

Whatever you're avoiding...
We're good at that.

It's not that you've been ignoring it. It's that there are only so many hours and it keeps landing at the bottom of the list. We're the reason it finally gets done.

Admin Sprint

Four hours together. We get inside your business and start moving things forward.

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Admin Sprint

Four hours together. We get inside your business and start moving things forward.

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Business Operations

The admin, the systems, the tools. Off your plate and running properly.

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Business Operations

The admin, the systems, the tools. Off your plate and running properly.

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Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping, GST, payroll, and year-end — all handled properly in Xero.

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Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping, GST, payroll, and year-end — all handled properly in Xero.

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Accounting

Industry expertise with the latest accounting software to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent results.

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Accounting

Industry expertise with the latest accounting software to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent results.

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WE'RE PROUD TO BE

In good company.

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Central Tinting LogoWanaka Threads logo with a stylized needle and thread forming the letter W, accompanied by the text 'Embroidery • Design'.Revology Concept Store logo with stylized text.Logo
Circular logo with the text 'PURO Chile' in blue and red, featuring a blue star and surrounding text about authentic Chilean food made in Australia.Logo of Culina with text beneath reading 'culina' in stylized lowercase letters.Verve Beer & Wine text logo in bold, stylized letters with 'VERVE' in large yellow and 'BEER & WINE' in smaller brown font.Stylized logo of the words 'Burger Club' inside a burger shape with a spatula icon forming part of the word.
Circular logo with the text 'PURO Chile' in blue and red, featuring a blue star and surrounding text about authentic Chilean food made in Australia.Black and white logo of a crowned lion standing on its hind legs, holding a shield with three stars.Logo text reading 'VERVE' in large letters with 'BEER & WINE' below in smaller letters in orange hues.Logo of 'Burger Club' shaped inside a burger outline with a spatula in place of letter I.

The business owners who need help most are the ones least likely to ask for it.

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Xero Certified Advisor

Qualified, registered & up to date.

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15+ Years in operations

Not just bookkeeping, business experience.

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English & Spanish

Working across languages and cultures.

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Based in Wanaka, New Zealand

Local knowledge. Available nationwide.

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Xero Certified Advisor

Qualified, registered, and up to date.

Purple calendar icon with a checkmark on one date to indicate a scheduled event.
15+ Years in operations

Not just bookkeeping, business experience.

Purple speech bubble with three centered dots, representing a chat or message icon.
English & Spanish

Working across languages and cultures.

Purple map location pin marker icon on a black background.
Based in Wanaka, New Zealand

Local knowledge. Available nationwide.

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FOUNDER

Paula Fernandez

"The difference between a business that runs well and one that doesn't isn't talent, it's systems."

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TESTIMONIALS

They handed it over.
Here's what changed.

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5

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(20+ reviews)

With an average
5-star rating, we’re confident you’ll be impressed too.

quoee

Paula is a miracle worker. Not only does she take care of Xero, payroll and GST, she then also actively looks for more admin and bookkeeping to organise and make my life easier. Combined with Flor, the accountant, I can't recommend Admin Haven enough for all of their clear communication, organisation and co-ordination.

Business Owner

Lucy Wilson

quoee

Paula from Admin Haven has been amazing for Burger Club. She looks after our admin and bookkeeping, including Xero transactions, payroll and GST returns, and makes everything feel way more manageable. She’s organised, reliable and always explains things clearly, which we really appreciate. Highly recommend her to any business owner who wants less stress and more clarity.

Business Owner

Brooke Webster

CASE STUDIES

Real businesses.
Real problems.
Here's what happened.

These aren't made-up scenarios or polished success stories. They're real business owners who knew something wasn't working and decided to do something about it. Have a look at what changed when they started working with us.

Business Operations & Bookkeeping

Working less. Earning more. Here's how.

A Wellington physio practice owner. Doing everything herself, until she handed it over. Income up 30% in six months.

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Bookkeeping & Finance

$20,000 lost in plain sight. Here's how I found it.

Six months of invoices quietly sitting unsent. A commercial property owner with no idea. Here's what happened next.

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Business Operations

Two chefs who now just show up and cook.

Great food. Chaotic everything else. Two chefs, five upcoming events, and no one holding it all together.

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BLOG

Notes from the back office.

Bookkeeping, systems, and the quieter side of running a business well. Things I've learned, things I've noticed, and occasionally things that surprised me.