For financial mentors
Good Shepherd NZ has resources that help Financial Managers easily access our services and tools to get the biggest impact as fast as possible.

Our services and tools
Find the information and resources you need to refer your clients seamlessly to Good Shepherd NZ and make the fastest and biggest difference for a client.

No-interest, fee-free loans for people on low incomes. Helps pay for certain essential items and manage or avoid high-cost debt.
Loans can be used for:
- buying or repairing cars
- buying certain items, eg fridge or computer
- accessing essential services, eg dental treatments
- consolidating high interest debt.
Loans are available for up to:
- $7,000 to buy an essential item
- $15,000 to consolidate high interest debt.

Short-term interest and fee-free loans up to $500 for people who need a hand with immediate, essential costs.
Good Now, Good Later is a tool offered through financial mentors and designed as a safer alternative to commercial buy-now-pay-later options for people with limited incomes.
They are:
- only available on recommendation of a financial mentor
- repayable over 16 weeks – minimum repayment $10/week
- simple application form and limited documentation required.

Economic abuse is a form of family violence where someone restricts access to, controls or exploits another person’s financial resources. The economic impact of family violence can continue long after the end of a relationship. We provide specialist support to address and recover from economic harm related to family violence.
Our phone-based nationwide service helps people:
- address unjust financial situations and reduce unreasonable debt
- access entitlements and financial wellbeing tools like no-interest loans
- strengthen financial capability and confidence.
You can request training on how to get the most out of our services any time.