He’s been driving trucks his whole working life.
Early mornings, long days, rain or shine — just doing what had to be done to support his partner and two kids. Like most working families, they weren’t living large, but they got by. Rent was always paid, the fridge was never empty, and the kids didn’t go without.
But under the surface, money was tight. Really tight.
Pay would come in — and go out just as fast. The couple found themselves avoiding the hard conversations. Too tired. Too stressed. Too unsure where to even start.
Then one day, something unexpected showed up at work.
His employer rolled out a Financial Wellness Program, offering free access to a professional money coach through Super-Advice NZ.
There was a flyer in the smoko room, a couple of posters around the depot. Most people ignored it. He nearly did too.
He told his partner, expecting her to shrug it off — but instead, she said,
“Let’s just see what they say. What if it actually helps?”
So they booked a session.
It wasn’t easy at first.
They felt nervous. Exposed. A bit embarrassed, if they were honest.
They’d never talked to a financial expert before. They assumed they’d be judged or told off for not having it all together.
But the coach — a woman named Anna — was nothing like they expected.
She spoke with warmth, kindness, and respect. There was no pressure. No sales pitch. Just a genuine desire to understand their situation and help.
Together, they worked through:
- Their income and spending
- The debts they’d been quietly carrying
- The dreams they’d stopped talking about — owning a home, taking a holiday, getting ahead
That one call changed everything.
With Anna’s help, they built a plan. Nothing fancy — just clear, practical steps.
They started tracking spending properly. They switched their KiwiSaver into the right fund. They set up a tiny emergency buffer. And they committed to saving — even if it was just $25 a week.
The results were almost immediate.
Not just in the bank account — but in their stress levels, their confidence, and the way they talked about money as a couple.
For the first time in years, they were on the same page.
They had a plan. And it felt good.
“Why didn’t we do this a decade ago?”
That’s the question they kept asking themselves.
Because they nearly didn’t take that first step — out of pride, fear, or just not knowing where to begin.
Now, they’re telling others at work:
“If you’ve got access to this service, use it. Don’t wait.”
If your employer offers the Super-Advice NZ Financial Wellness Program — the help is already there.
No cost. No catch. Just real, working-class support from professional coaches who understand what it’s like to live paycheck to paycheck — and how to build something better.
Whether you’re struggling, just getting by, or wanting to grow your wealth, the most important step is the first one.
Book your free 5-minute money chat today.
👉 Click here to get started.
You might just look back one day and say,
“I wish we did this sooner.”
