Approachable expertise in vocational education systems and mediation

We're inspired by the hummingbird: a brave and agile pollinator who sees a whole other spectrum of colour.

Vocational education systems

We design strategies, structures, processes and resources that are principled and practical.

We can quickly get to grips with what makes your field and its challenges distinctive. We help you identify and use the right opportunities for creative ways forward.

We work with: tertiary education providers;  industry associations; local and central government; unions; health providers; community groups; and training bodies across a wide range of fields.

Workbased learning and assessment design

Research, evaluation and analysis

Strategies and frameworks

Quality assurance systems

Qualifications development

Capability-building and facilitation

Stakeholder consultation and engagement

Learning programmes and resources

Guides, business cases and submissions 

Testimonials

"Karen brings a fresh perspective to complex issues. She has co-designed restorative schemes and provided strategic advice for a number of projects. Her cross sector experience is invaluable. Karen has a person-centred approach, and brings warmth and humour to even the most difficult of topics."

Associate Professor Jane Bolitho, Chair of Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice,  Victoria University of Wellington

"Karen is a skilled communicator and relationship builder, and she’s a pleasure to work with. Her fresh thinking and leadership on projects, including leading the national Women+ Summit, has been really important for RANZCOG. She's supported us to consider multiple perspectives, form relationships with other organisations and take innovative approaches."

Catherine Cooper, Head of Aotearoa New Zealand and Global Health, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

"Andrew’s wealth of practical and strategic experience is immensely valuable to us. He has challenged us and helped us define our place as both an education provider and industry membership organisation. We can count on Andrew and look forward to working with him again."

James Mead, Group Manager Education Development and Delivery, Site Safe New Zealand Inc

"Karen crafted a framework to build our understanding and strategic use of research. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. Karen's expertise and insights were invaluable and gave us a great platform. Karen really evolved our thinking."

Kirsten Ralph, Manager Strategy and Evaluation, Tertiary Education Commission

"As our conference MC, Karen's expertise was clear. She created an atmosphere of warm connection with everyone for three days. Dispute resolvers are a discerning audience when it comes to these skills. And Karen had us all in the palm of her hand from the outset."
 
Alysoun Boyle, Chair, National Mediation Conferences Ltd
Karen and Andrew were outstanding in managing a complex and evolving topic. They  injected their expertise while understanding the varied needs of stakeholders. Working with them was easy from a process perspective, and very enjoyable from a content perspective. Their work led to key learnings and outcomes for vocational education that would not otherwise have been achieved.  
 
Eve Price, Portfolio Manager, ConCOVE Directorate
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