What does an Excel consultant do?

An Excel consultant designs and builds custom spreadsheet solutions including VBA automation, dashboards, financial models, and data pipelines. They help businesses replace manual processes with reliable, automated tools that save time and reduce errors.

How much does Excel consulting cost in New Zealand?

XLS Experts projects typically start from $1,000 NZD for small automation tasks. Most projects fall in the $2,000–$10,000 range depending on complexity. We provide a clear scope and fixed price before starting any work.

Can Excel connect to SQL databases?

Yes. Excel can connect directly to SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and other databases using Power Query or VBA with ADO. This eliminates manual data exports and keeps reports automatically up to date.

What industries do XLS Experts work with?

XLS Experts works with businesses across finance, insurance, energy, healthcare, construction, logistics, retail, hospitality, education, and not-for-profit sectors throughout New Zealand.

Do you work with businesses outside Auckland?

Yes. We work with businesses across all of New Zealand including Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, and other regions. Most project work can be delivered remotely.

xlsEXPERTS

NEW ZEALAND
BUSINESS AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS

New Zealand Microsoft Excel SpecialistsEnterprise ApplicationsA.I. Solutions

We automate your Excel and Google spreadsheets, business data and workflows.

Whether you're managing a complex financial model, replacing manual reporting, building a costing solution or looking to build a custom business application, we create practical solutions that save time, improve accuracy and scale with your business.

Fixed-price projects available
New Zealand based
Trusted by SMEs & enterprise

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Trusted by organisations including

AMPContact EnergyNZIFisher & Paykel HealthcareAuckland Transport1MMax FashionFulton HoganDownerEQCASB BankPullman Hotels

Common projects

Financial Modelling/DashboardsProject Costing CalculatorsResource Planning ToolsFeasibility StudiesSurvey ToolsSales Team AutomationsData AnalysisMembership SystemsGPS ToolsE-commerce Extensions

Hundreds of custom business solutions delivered across engineering, finance, manufacturing, logistics and professional services.

350+Projects delivered

20+Years of expertise

100% NZBased team, local expertise

Fixed PriceFixed pricing available

What we do

Services

Whether you need a quick formula fix or a full enterprise application, we have the expertise to deliver it — on time, on budget, and built to last.

Spreadsheet Design & Build

From simple calculators to complex multi-sheet models — formulas, named ranges, data validation, and clean layouts that anyone on your team can use.

FormulasData ValidationTemplates

Dashboards & Reporting

Interactive charts, pivot tables, and management dashboards that turn raw data into clear decisions. Connected to live data sources or refreshed on demand.

ChartsPivot TablesPower Query

Macros & VBA Automation

Eliminate repetitive manual work. We write clean, well-documented VBA code that automates your workflows, generates reports, and runs processes at the click of a button.

VBAMacrosWorkflow Automation

Data Connections & Integration

Connect your spreadsheets to SQL databases, REST APIs, Shopify, Xero, and other business systems. Pull live data in, push results out — no more copy-paste.

SQLAPIsPower QueryEDI

Web Applications

Browser-based apps built with Java, cloud databases and platforms like Google Cloud — to extend Excel or migrate spreadsheet tools into full multi-user web applications.

JavaCloud DBGoogle Cloud

Financial Modelling

Budgets, forecasts, feasibility studies, and fund management tools built to professional standards. Reliable models that stand up to scrutiny from finance teams and boards.

ForecastingFeasibilityFund Management

Business Process Automation

End-to-end workflow automation connecting spreadsheets, cloud tools, and business software. Reduce manual effort, cut errors, and free your team for higher-value work.

Google SheetsAirtableZapierMake

A.I. Workflow Solutions

We integrate AI tools into your existing spreadsheet and data workflows — automated summarisation, data classification, anomaly detection, and intelligent reporting.

AI IntegrationOpenAIAutomation

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Our process

How we work

Simple, transparent, and designed around you — whether this is your first time outsourcing a spreadsheet or you are running a complex enterprise rollout.

Discovery call

We start with a free 30-minute call to understand your problem, your data, and what a good outcome looks like. No jargon, no sales pitch — just a straightforward conversation about what you need.

Scoping & quote

We send you a clear written scope of work and a fixed price or hourly estimate before anything starts. You know exactly what you are getting and what it will cost — no surprises.

Build & review

We build in stages and share progress as we go. You get to review, give feedback, and request adjustments before the final delivery. Your input shapes the outcome.

Handover & support

We deliver clean, well-documented work with a handover session so your team can actually use it. Ongoing support and enhancements are available whenever you need us.

Plain English communication — no IT jargon

You own everything we build, no lock-in

We work with your existing tools and systems

Available for both one-off projects and ongoing retainers

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Proof of work

Case Studies

Real problems, real solutions. A sample of what we have built for NZ businesses across industries.

Facilities Management

Maintenance Scheduling & Optimisation Tool

1M / OCS Group

Problem

Operations staff needed to schedule and optimise asset maintenance across clients and asset classes without leaving their existing SIMPRO platform.

Solution

Built an Excel add-on interfacing with SIMPRO via CSV/EDI uploads, enabling exception reporting, schedule optimisation across asset classes, and automation routines that run outside the core platform.

Outcome

Extended platform functionality delivered at a fraction of custom software cost, with zero changes required to the core business system.

Technologies

ExcelVBAEDISIMPRO Integration

Hospitality

Valet Parking Hybrid App

Pullman Hotel Auckland

Problem

Valet staff needed a compact mobile app for bay management while admin needed a powerful parking console — both connected to the same live data.

Solution

Enhanced an existing Excel tool as the admin dashboard, connected to a cloud MS SQL database. Built a companion mobile web app for parking staff sharing the same database with real-time inbound and outbound bay control.

Outcome

A hybrid Excel + .NET solution delivering both a mobile-first field experience and an analytics-rich admin console — without building two separate systems.

Technologies

ExcelVBASQL DBMobile Web App.NET

Insurance

Claims Analysis Enterprise App

NZI

Problem

NZI required an enterprise app for collecting, collating, and reporting on claims analysis data that could be further analysed in-house using familiar tools.

Solution

Built a web app for data collection via a browser interface, feeding into Excel via SQL DB connectivity. VBA automation processed and presented the data as pivot summaries and trend charts, leveraging Excel's familiar interface for the analysis team.

Outcome

A full-stack enterprise solution built around Excel — giving analysts powerful reporting without retraining staff on new software.

Technologies

ExcelVBASQL DBWeb AppCharting

Financial Services

Financial Modelling & Reporting Suite

AMP Financial Services

Problem

AMP required extensible financial modelling tools that could connect to internal data systems and present complex data in a clear, auditable format.

Solution

In-depth discovery followed by enhanced Excel modelling workbooks with VBA automation, EDI and SQL DB connectivity, and structured reporting outputs designed for both internal analysts and executive stakeholders.

Outcome

Delivered a modelling suite that replaced manual processes, reduced reporting time significantly, and integrated cleanly with existing AMP data infrastructure.

Technologies

ExcelVBAEDISQL DBFinancial Modelling

We have 350+ projects across construction, finance, retail, logistics and more.

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Who we are

About Us

We are an Auckland-based data automation consultancy with expertise in Excel, VBA, Google Sheets, and modern workflow automation tools. We specialise in transforming data management tasks into valuable business tools — for businesses of every size.

100% New Zealand based

Our entire team works from Auckland. No offshore handoffs, no timezone delays — you deal directly with the people doing the work.

SMEs to enterprise

We work with solo operators, engineers, construction firms, retailers, and NZX-listed corporates alike. Every client gets the same quality of attention.

Broad technology stack

Excel, VBA, Google Sheets, Office Scripts, Apps Script, React, .NET, A.I., Zapier, and N8n — we choose the right tool for your problem, not the other way around.

The team

Mike ColwillProject Manager / XLS Data Guru

With over 20 years experience developing data solutions across a wide variety of business sectors, Mike acts as Project Manager on all projects to ensure every delivery meets our standards.

WilderSenior Solution Architect

With a Bachelor's in Engineering, a Master's in Computer Engineering, and an MBA, plus over 10 years of hands-on experience, Wilder brings deep architectural thinking to every project.

JasonAdvanced Formulas & Reporting

Jason is our go-to specialist for advanced nested formulas and great looking charts and reports. If the logic is complex, Jason will untangle it.

KayData Analysis & Business Intelligence

With strong skills in manual and programmatic data analysis, Kay oversees all work related to BI tasks including Power Pivot and Tableau-driven reporting.

ParkerPower BI / VBA / SQL

Parker is an experienced VBA developer and data analyst with excellent SQL and database skills, bringing rigour and precision to every data pipeline project.

SittiXLS Allrounder

Sitti is well-skilled in all aspects of Excel and Google Sheets and steps in wherever the team needs her — reliable, thorough, and always delivering clean work.

Elastic pool of specialist freelancers

Beyond our core team, we maintain an elastic pool of trusted specialist freelancers — giving us the ability to scale up quickly and bring in exactly the right expertise for your project. Our extended network covers Excel, VBA, ASP.NET, Cursor, Java, Python, Power BI, SQL, React, .NET, and more. You get a small-team feel with enterprise-grade capability when you need it.

ExcelVBAASP.NETCursorN8NJavaPythonPower BISQLReact.NETGoogle SheetsA.I. / LLMsGoogle CloudAmazon Web ServicesAzure

Our brands

Excel Experts NZ|Excel Experts USA

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Let's talk about what you need

Big or small, we are happy to discuss it. Send us a message or book a free discovery call — we typically respond same business day.

What happens next

1
We review your enquiry and reach out to discuss your requirements — no commitment needed.
2
We provide a no-obligation quote and estimated delivery timeframe.
3
Once agreed, we build in stages and keep you updated throughout.

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NZAuckland, New Zealand — serving clients nationwide