Software, websites & tech that makes sense

Ditch the duct tape.

When your tools don't talk to each other and the workarounds are piling up, we untangle it. We build the custom software, websites and integrations that get your business running the way it should — practical, reliable, and built to last.

18+ years
Building software that lasts
Taranaki
Now based in New Plymouth, NZ
Fast delivery
MVPs in weeks, not months

Featured clients

HQ Travel Group
Brandkit
Done by Nine
Matrix Education

Our process

Six weeks, four steps, zero mystery.

Most engagements move through the same rhythm. Discovery is paid but always refundable against the build if you decide to go ahead.

  1. Week 0 · Discover

    Pinpoint the wrinkles.

    A working session with your team — we map the stack, the people, and the bottlenecks. You leave with a one-page plan, whether or not you hire us.

    • Stack map
    • Plain-language audit
    • Scope one-pager
  2. Week 1 · Shape

    Strip back to the bones.

    We agree what's in and — just as important — what's out. Wireframes for any UI, an architecture sketch for any system, and a fixed-fee proposal.

    • Wireframes
    • Architecture
    • Fixed-fee quote
  3. Weeks 2–5 · Build

    Roll it out.

    Weekly demos in your environment. You see real product every Friday — no surprise reveals at the end, no 30-page status reports nobody reads.

    • Friday demos
    • Staging site
    • Live data
  4. Week 6 · Hand over

    Yours to grow.

    The code is yours. The credentials are yours. We document the build so your next hire can pick it up without a meeting — and we stay on retainer if you want us to.

    • Source + docs
    • Training
    • Optional retainer

How we work

We're solutions-focused, not problem-focused.

Plain terms, relatable metaphors, and the occasional well-placed jab at duct-taped tech. We translate without dumbing down — no jargon, no overcomplicating.

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Shortcuts is a swear word.

Good enough isn't good enough. If we build it, we're proud of it. Duct tape doesn't ship from here.

02 ·

Treat the root cause.

We don't paper over symptoms. We strip back, find what's actually broken, and create a jumping board for the next level.

03 ·

100% human.

Every project is built for real life by real people. We listen, we understand, we design. Technology as a tool — not a takeover.

04 ·

In the trenches.

We're in the tech jungle with our clients, exploring the good, the bad, and the unknown. Solutions born from experience, not guesswork.

Client success stories

We help New Zealand businesses — and a few clients further afield — achieve measurable results.

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Daniel R.

Founder, HQ Travel Group

Xavier helped us merge two legacy systems into one unified platform with zero downtime. The ROI was immediate: maintenance costs dropped, and now everything runs in one in-house software that we fully control.
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Jordan M.

Director, Done by Nine

We partner with XAVER for high-complexity projects, when custom applications or specialised integrations are needed, so our team can concentrate on strategy and creative work.
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David V.

Founder, Brandkit

Xavier streamlined our deploy process so new features go live safely and more often. That means our platform evolves at a faster pace and we have more time to focus on customer needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does Xaver actually do?
We build custom software, websites and fast MVPs for New Zealand businesses — plus website audits and conversion work. If your tools don't talk to each other or a manual process is eating your team's time, we untangle it and build something that fits.
Do I need to be technical to work with you?
Not at all. We lead with the outcome you're after and handle the technical detail, explaining the "why" in plain language. You bring the business problem; we translate it into a plan.
Is this custom-built, or AI-generated?
Every solution is custom-coded and built in close collaboration with you — not a generic app spat out by AI. We use AI where it genuinely speeds things up, but the engineering and the decisions are ours and yours.
How long does a project take?
It depends on scope, but a focused MVP is usually weeks rather than months. We start with a short discovery step so you get a clear plan, timeline and price before we build anything.
Are you only in Taranaki?
We're based in New Plymouth, Taranaki, and work with businesses across New Zealand. Being local means real, hands-on collaboration rather than a faceless agency.

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