Not every organisation has an in-house DEI lead, and even those that do often need an experienced, external sounding board. Our Advisory and Partnering Services give you access to deep expertise, cultural intelligence, and practical guidance when and where you need it.

Whether you’re reviewing your strategy, sense-checking a policy, or navigating a complex inclusion challenge, we work alongside your team to help build the inclusive culture your people deserve.

Our advisory and partnering services include:

• Retained advisory and support
  For organisations without a dedicated inclusion lead, our Shared Services model offers flexible, on-call support through a predictable monthly retainer. With as little as one day per month, or more as needed, we help you progress inclusion priorities, embed audit recommendations, and build internal capability. You get a consistent partner who knows your context and works at your pace.
• Bespoke strategy and policy reviews
  We review your DEI strategy and policies through a contemporary equity lens, aligning them with evolving workforce expectations, national shifts, and your organisation’s unique context. From parental leave to flexible work, we help turn good intent into measurable impact.
• Focus groups and listening sessions
  We are specialists in group facilitation, creating psychologically safe spaces that remove internal power dynamics and invite honest, nuanced feedback. These sessions surface lived experiences, systemic barriers, and points of tension - generating insights that lead to practical, trust-building actions.
• Executive and board workshops
  Tailored for senior decision-makers, these sessions provide discreet, time-efficient learning anchored in your organisation’s real-world priorities. These sessions support leaders to navigate the inclusion landscape with clarity, confidence, and a shared sense of direction.
  
  
  

Why partner with us

• We understand complexity. No two organisations are the same. We listen closely and work with nuance.
• We bring credibility. As the peak body for workplace inclusion in New Zealand, our insights are informed by national trends and global best practice.
• We stay alongside. We don’t disappear after the workshop or the report - we’re here to help you implement and adapt over time.

Let’s make it work for you

Whether you’re just beginning or recalibrating a mature DEI programme, we can help.
Talk to us about how an advisory partnership could support your goals.