What does AI cost a New Zealand business?
How AI tools charge, what GST and the exchange rate add, and what a small team should budget in NZ dollars.
The three ways AI tools charge
| Model | How it works | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Per person | Each person who uses it pays a monthly fee | The bill grows with every staff member |
| Per workspace | One price for the business, with a set number of people | The limits on people and usage in each plan |
| By usage | You pay for what the AI processes | Bills with no cap in a busy month |
What the exchange rate and GST add
A price in US dollars costs more in NZ dollars when the kiwi falls, and your card may add a foreign currency fee. Overseas digital services sold to New Zealand customers usually charge GST at 15% too, so check whether a quoted price includes it.
NOVA’s prices, in NZ dollars
| Product | Price a month | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| JENA Starter | NZ$29 | Up to 3 AI employees, 1 person |
| JENA Team | NZ$99 | Up to 10 AI employees, 5 people |
| JENA Business | NZ$299 | No set employee limit, 20 people |
| Mini NOVA Basic | NZ$14.99 | 300 screen questions |
| Mini NOVA Plus | NZ$24.99 | 1,000 screen questions |
| Mini NOVA Pro | NZ$39.99 | 3,000 screen questions |
JENA is priced per workspace, not per person, and when a plan’s monthly AI allowance runs out, work pauses until next month or an upgrade, so the bill doesn’t grow on its own. Both apps start with a free trial and no card. See every plan.
A simple budget
- A sole trader: one AI employee app plan for the weekly admin, plus a chat assistant if you already use one.
- A team of five: a workspace plan that covers all five people, rather than five separate subscriptions.
- Before you commit: run one real job a day for a week on the trial and count the hours saved.
Questions
How much does AI cost a small business in New Zealand?
Most tools are a monthly subscription. As NZ examples, JENA is NZ$29, NZ$99 or NZ$299 a month per workspace, and Mini NOVA is from NZ$14.99 a month. Both start with a free trial.
Do overseas AI tools charge GST in New Zealand?
Overseas digital services sold to New Zealand customers usually charge GST at 15%. Check whether the price you are shown includes it.
Is there AI priced in NZ dollars?
Yes. JENA and Mini NOVA, from the New Zealand company NOVA Enterprise Limited, are priced in NZ dollars.
Know the price before you start.
Every NOVA plan is in NZ dollars, with a free trial and no card.