New look, same KiwiSaaS - plus lots more workshops + resources
TL;DR: KiwiSaaS has a new look as part of Tech New Zealand’s refresh — same community, same purpose, more impact. Plus upcoming workshops, roles hiring and on-demand sessions.
You might’ve noticed we’re showing up a little differently — we’ve got a shiny new brand as part of Tech New Zealand’s ecosystem-wide refresh. It’s a reimagining of our heritage logo that better aligns us with the sector-wide impact we’re all working towards, while still backing our unique identity as the community for Aotearoa’s SaaS founders and teams building globally ambitious software companies.
Our mission hasn’t changed: accelerating the growth of New Zealand’s SaaS sector through connection and capability building. This refresh just sharpens how we show up — and how we contribute to Tech New Zealand’s collective impact across four foundations: growth, people, planet, and good tech. Same community. Same purpose. More impact.
Update: Boule-S**t & Brews in Auckland
We’re cancelling the formal pétanque session at Herne Bay Club (not quite enough players for a proper showdown) but the ‘Brews’ part is still happening. Join us on Thursday 16 April for casual drinks at The Cav (68 College Hill, Freemans Bay) from 6pm for a low-key catch up and a bit of banter. Let us know if you’re coming by replying here.
Going to SaaStr?
SaaStr Annual (12–14 May, San Francisco) is the world’s biggest SaaS + AI conference and Kiwi companies usually make a strong showing.
If you’re heading over (or on the fence), here’s a great way to plug in with the NZ crew: our friends at Hudson Gavin Martin are hosting pre-SaaStr drinks at their offices, 5–7pm on Tuesday 28 April. Want in? RSVP to Edwin Lim.
Questions about metrics?
Got questions about your SaaS metrics? Bring them to this live, no-slides Q&A with Mark Clare and Alex Gordon (Clare Capital) — a chance to get straight, specific answers on what ‘good’ looks like, how investors read your numbers, and how to sharpen your fundraising or M&A story.
Tuesday 21 April | 1:00-1:45pm | Online
Kiss my SaaS!
If you’re keen to pressure-test what really drives SaaS growth (and steal a few good ideas from people doing it alongside you), Kiss My SaaS is a peer-to-peer learning workshop built for exactly that.
This is a practical, discussion-led session focused on the key business capabilities needed to grow a SaaS company, with conversations facilitated by an industry veteran. Whether you’re just getting going or gearing up to scale fast, you’ll leave with real-world insights from people in the trenches.
The workshop is split into five streams, so the discussion stays relevant to your role and stage. The CEO streams are sold out, but spaces are still available for Marketing, People and Culture, and Sales. Keen to join? Pick your stream and register — spots are limited. If you run into trouble logging into your company’s MyNZTE account, email Ami Mitchell for help.
Wednesday 22 April | 1:45-5:00pm | Auckland
Advanced CRO: unlocking hidden revenue
Most tech businesses optimise a few key homepage conversion points, but miss the rest of the buyer journey, leaving serious revenue on the table. In this interactive, in-person workshop, Ryan McMillan and Paul Zaruchevsky (Atlas Digital) will show how systematic CRO creates a real competitive advantage, including a live website audit to uncover latent revenue.
Tuesday 5 May | 10:00am–12:00pm | Auckland
Understanding the AI-search sales funnel
AI search and zero‑click discovery are reshaping how buyers find and shortlist SaaS — often before they ever visit your website. Join Mike Morgan (Whippet Digital) to learn what’s changed, what your current metrics are missing, and how to rebuild measurement and visibility for 2026 and beyond.
Thursday 14 May | 1:00-1:45pm | Online
Operationalising AI for business teams
AI is already landing in product and engineering — this in-person workshop focuses on the bigger, messier challenge: making AI work across finance, marketing and people teams in ways that create real value (not just noise). You’ll hear candid, experience-led insights from Matt Gerrie (Serko), Nick Steevens (DataTorque), Mick Clarke (DataTorque), and JD Trask (Autohive & Raygun).
Wednesday 20 May | 9:00am–12:30pm | Plexure, Auckland
CEOs & founders talk SaaSpocalypse
The SaaSpocalypse is no longer theoretical — and this private roundtable is a space for Kiwi SaaS CEOs and founders ($5m+ ARR) to compare notes candidly on the risks, moats, valuation dynamics, and strategic responses shaping what comes next.
Thursday 9 June | 1:00-4:00pm | Vista, Auckland
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Redesigning SaaS organisations for the age of AI
AI is reshaping how SaaS teams are built and run — roles, operating models, and decision-making included. Join organisational design expert Ken Brophy (AlignOrg & K3) for a practical, half-day workshop to map the changes, share learnings with peers, and leave with clear actions to apply in your business.
Wednesday 10 June | 9:00am-12.30pm | Auckland
Now hiring: fresh roles at KiwiSaaS companies
Currently, there’s four jobs open at EROAD, 10 roles at Tracksuit, four at Kindo and nine at Kami (Auckland and remote).
From our resource library
Considering breaking into the US? We brought together four operators who’ve actually done the mahi — Caleb Helm (COO, Lumin), Nick Whitehead (CMO, Serko), Ruth Macleod (ex-NZTE Trade Commissioner, San Francisco), and Byron Powell (CRO, Parkable) — for an honest, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to crack the world’s biggest market.
And if you’re feeling like RevOps is quietly draining budget check out Stop Burning Cash: Fix your RevOps in 2026. Our practical session with AllDemand co-founders Eva McCann and Sam McCann, alongside Toby Sharp (Head of Revenue Operations at Comply Pro), getting candid about the expensive mistakes they see daily across Aotearoa SaaS and what to fix first.
Head to our Resources Library to watch both on-demand.
Ngā mihi nui,
David Clearwater
Executive Director, KiwiSaaS