MGRNZ — AI Readiness, Automation & Implementation
Government-funded AI support for New Zealand businesses
The AI Advisory Pilot has expanded to support up to 150 New Zealand businesses. Eligible businesses may access 50% co-funding, capped at $15,000, to identify AI opportunities and implement practical solutions.
MGRNZ helps business owners turn AI interest into practical action: clear use cases, automation opportunities, risk-aware implementation plans, and delivery support.
What is the AI Advisory Pilot?
The AI Advisory Pilot is a New Zealand Government initiative delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network. It is designed to help eligible small and medium-sized businesses explore how AI can be used safely and practically in day-to-day operations.
The programme provides co-funding for expert support to develop an AI plan tailored to the needs of the business, its workers and its customers.
Where MGRNZ helps
Many businesses know AI matters, but do not know where to start. The risk is spending time and money on tools before identifying the right business problem.
MGRNZ helps you work backwards from business outcomes, then identify where AI and automation can create measurable value.
AI Readiness Assessment
Review your current processes, systems, workflows, data, risks and opportunities.
Opportunity Mapping
Identify where AI or automation could reduce manual effort, improve response times or support growth.
Pilot Roadmap
Prioritise use cases and define a practical pilot plan with clear benefits, risks, cost estimates and next steps.
Implementation Support
Move from advisory to action with workflow automation, AI-assisted processes and practical delivery support.
Practical AI opportunities for SMEs
- Customer enquiry handling and response drafting
- Quote, proposal and document generation
- Sales follow-up and CRM workflow automation
- Internal reporting and management information
- Operations, scheduling and job administration
- Policy, compliance and knowledge-base support
- Marketing content workflows and campaign support
Book a free AI discovery call
If you are exploring the AI Advisory Pilot, or simply want to understand whether AI could create value in your business, book a free 20-minute discovery call.
We will discuss your business, your current bottlenecks, and whether AI or automation is worth exploring further.
Note: MGRNZ does not determine grant eligibility or approval. Eligibility and funding decisions sit with the relevant programme administrators and Regional Business Partner Network process.