Regional Business Partner Network ยท Co-funded coaching
Business coaching,
potentially co-funded.
Simple-Growth offers services that are registered with the Management Capability Development Fund. Eligible New Zealand businesses may receive co-funding toward one-to-one coaching. Here is how it works.
The fund at a glance
As published by business.govt.nz, checked 2 October 2026. Terms can change; always confirm with your Growth Advisor.
Up to 50%
of one-to-one training costs, or up to 75% of group training costs
$5,000
maximum per business each year, with your business contributing the balance
Advisor-led
funding decisions are made by a Regional Business Partner Growth Advisor; funding is limited and not guaranteed
Typical eligibility
Criteria vary by region. Regional partners commonly look for businesses that:
- Have 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
- Are GST-registered and hold a New Zealand Business Number
- Are currently trading in a commercial environment
- Have an owner or senior decision-maker taking part
- Have a capability gap that coaching can address
How it works
- Register your business with the Regional Business Partner Network
- Meet a Growth Advisor to identify your capability needs
- If funding is approved, choose a registered provider such as Simple-Growth
- Pay your share of the coaching; the fund covers the approved portion
- Start with a 2-hour strategy session and a 90-day plan
Your coach
Kevin D'Ambros-Smith
An approved Regional Business Partners Network provider and partner with The Icehouse. Kevin has coached 200+ businesses one-on-one across 30+ industries, after a career at DDB, Ogilvy and Saatchi and Saatchi and founding nine companies. Coaching clients surveyed through The Icehouse return a Net Promoter Score of +72.
"Kevin has simplified a lot of the processes that have been floating in my head. I feel confident and able to do this, thanks to Kevin." Estelle Kruse
RBPN co-funding: questions answered
No. Management Capability Development funding is only available through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) Growth Advisors and can be used with service providers registered with the RBP Network. Your Growth Advisor makes the decision.
No. Funding is limited and allocated at the discretion of your Growth Advisor, based on your business's needs and eligibility.
Training and coaching that builds management capability, such as business planning, strategy, marketing, finance, people management, operations and digital tools.
Coaching is still available privately, and a free 30-minute call will help you decide whether it is the right investment now.
Visit business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network or use the links below.
Not sure if you qualify? Start with a conversation.
Thirty minutes to clarify what you need, and the right next step whether or not funding applies.