If you are a business seeking advice and support to help you grow, you can register to meet with one of our Growth Advisors for a free 30 minute one on one phone call.
Your Growth Advisor will work with you to identify your business capability needs and suggest solutions. There may also be 75% co-funding available for group facilitated training services through the Management Capability Development Fund, and your Growth Advisor will also assess your eligibility for this. Check out the areas of support that could help your business.
To be considered for Management Capability Development Fund support for group facilitated business training, you must meet the following criteria:
Your Commitment
- Show a commitment to improving management capability through active participation in assessments and advisory sessions.
- Be willing to work with a Growth Advisor to identify a specific capability gap that can be addressed through management capability training.
- Be able to demonstrate the potential and desire for growth e.g. hiring more employees, having a scalable business model.
Your Business
- Established business, trading for at least 12 months.
- Annual sales of at least $60,000 in the previous financial year.
- At least 1 full-time equivalent (FTE) working in the business (can be the owner).
- Have a valid New Zealand Business Number (NZBN).
- Privately owned business (NZ Registered Company, Partnership, Sole Trader) or
- A Māori Trust or incorporation under the Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993 or a similar organization managing
- Māori assets under multiple ownership.
- Charitable Trusts and Incorporated Societies are not eligible.
Registration Process
Use the link below to easily register or reconnect with your RBP. You can also use this link to reconnect with us if you are already registered. Just enter your NZBN and contact details when prompted.
Initial Consultation
One of our experienced Growth Advisor team will be in touch to arrange a time for the two of you to meet (usually online). The purpose of this meeting is for the Growth Advisor to get to know you and your business, understand your most pressing challenges, and suggest solutions that can help you with the next steps in growing your business.
Assessment and Funding Decision
Following the initial consultation, your Growth Advisor will assess your application and determine the appropriate support and funding.
- Funding is limited and subject to availability.
- Co-funding is not guaranteed. Our funding team will decide if and how much your business will be offered based on factors including the Growth Advisor’s recommendation, the size and stage of your business and fit with Auckland’s economic development strategy. Co-funding of up to 75% to a maximum of $75 per hour per person is available, for a maximum of 2 people per business for any one training course.
- Successful applicants will be connected to group facilitated training providers (if you don’t already know who you want to work with) and other relevant resources.
