Good Shepherd
New Zealand

“I didn’t think there was any way out of my situation. Now I feel like I have options and my motivation is returning.”

Mother and family smiling

Good Shepherd is here for women, girls and their families

We help women, girls and their families who are experiencing harm and hardship. We want them to be safe, strong, well and connected.

Our services support people to improve their wellbeing, and drive changes to unjust systems that hold people back. Financial wellbeing is the core of our work.

Many people and families in New Zealand face challenges to their financial wellbeing. For example, they don’t have enough money to live comfortably, have no savings for assets or emergencies, and have debt that is unmanageable and/or unjust. This harms people and holds them back from leading full lives.

If you are experiencing harm or hardship, we might be able to help. Use our online form to get started.

Our services make a difference for people and society.

Your donations and funding help us deliver services and make an impact.

Our small team makes a big difference. We are keen to scale and design new services to meet people’s needs.

people in our operational team, supported by our Board, acting for the Sisters’ legacy.

issued in no-interest loans, preventing high-cost debt or going without essentials.

people who have experienced economic abuse supported by our two specialists.