New workshop software, made in New Zealand
Hoist is a small Upper Hutt team building workshop software for New Zealand.
We got tired of watching good workshops fight their software
Everywhere we went, workshop owners told us the same thing: their software was expensive, awkward to use, and hadn't kept up with how a modern business actually runs. The options felt built for a different era.
So we built something better - specifically for New Zealand workshops. No bloat, no inflated price tag, no runaround. We didn't inherit anyone else's old code or old habits. We started from scratch and kept it simple.
Meet the team
Driven by a simple goal: helping Kiwi businesses succeed. She enjoys building strong relationships and working alongside people who are passionate about what they do, and is honoured to work directly with incredible Kiwi businesses to create software that truly brings them value.
A passionate off-roader with a background in systems and software engineering across the medical and defence industries. Now channelling that expertise into building workshop software that just works.
Tom Devonshire
Software Engineer
A software engineering graduate passionate about creating software that solves real-world business problems. Through Hoist, he pursues that passion by building modern, reliable, and efficient software for workshops around New Zealand.
Lucy Harris
Junior Client Success Manager
Enthusiastic interaction designer focused on enhancing the user experience ensuring intuitive navigation of software driven by usability and innovation. Excited to work alongside a passionate Kiwi team to connect and build lasting relationships with clients.
The principles behind every release
We're a small team, so what we choose to care about shows up in the product fast. These are the things we don't compromise on.
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Customer-First
Every decision starts with the question: "How does this help workshop owners succeed?"
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Simplicity
Features that do a lot, without needing a manual. We keep the complicated parts out of your way.
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Reliability
Your business runs on this, so we build it to be dependable and we treat any downtime as a big deal.
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Continuous Improvement
We ship improvements every week based on customer feedback and evolving needs.
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Local Focus
Built in New Zealand, for New Zealand. We understand the Kiwi workshop environment.
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Transparency
Honest pricing, public roadmap, and open communication. No surprises, ever.
Frequently asked questions
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