EXECUTIVE & STRATEGIC ADVISOR
CONSULTANT
Working alongside chief executives, senior leaders, and boards to strengthen leadership, strategy, and decision-making in complex environments.
A trusted advisor bringing lived experience, doctoral-level research, and governance insight across kaupapa Māori and national organisations.
HOW I CAN HELP
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
Supporting chief executives and senior leaders to lead with confidence, clarity, and integrity — particularly through complexity, transition, and change.
GOVERNANCE & STEWARDSHIP
Working alongside boards and senior leaders to strengthen governance capability, role clarity, and strategic oversight — without losing sight of people or purpose
STRATEGY WITH DEPTH
Helping organisations align values, Te Tiriti responsibilities, and long-term direction through thoughtful strategy, research, and system design.
TE TIRITI O WAITANGI
Supporting organisations to engage meaningfully with Te Tiriti o Waitangi as an ongoing, relational journey — not a compliance checklist.
I offer a distinctly Māori perspective based on my experiences as a General Manager, Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement (DMDA), Executive Director, School Principal, Wife, Mum and Nanny!
I’m fun and energetic and can form a relationship quickly with you. I’m able to work with you individually, or work with different groups and teams. I’m positive and solutions focussed, but I do like to push the boundaries and encourage us to think about what else is possible!
Feel free to make contact. We can meet for coffee or meet at your place - to talk about your needs and how I can help.
TESTIMONIALS
Keri is an extraordinarily inspiring leader, facilitator and influencer. Working with our Kaihautū, she helped our organisation develop our tūāpapa, and set our strategic direction. She worked to understand the specific needs we have in our journey to becoming indigenous-led and has provided practical advice in guidance in conducting rangahau with communities, consultation with Iwi, and how to work holistically towards social justice. She is always deeply respectful as well as fiercely dedicated to prioritising the needs of Māori. It has been a privilege to work alongside her over the past six years.
— Michelle Johansson Kaitiaki | CEO, Ako Mātātupu: Teach First NZ
Our mahi with Keri has been an absolute pleasure and a transformative experience. Her insights and expertise have been instrumental in evolving the work we are doing, particularly in ensuring that our program supports all learners in achieving success on their own terms.
Keri's warm and relational style creates a comfortable atmosphere, but she's not afraid to challenge us to ensure we get the best results for our tamariki.
— Andrea Dance Principal, Te Puke Primary
Keri was able to bring some much-needed change from a Te Ao Māori perspective that empowered all those involved. She uses deliberate acts of learning to challenge the status quo. Keri is provocative and disruptive yet always thought-provoking, and unwavering in bringing about improved outcomes for Māori.
— Maania Niha-Dobson
Ngāpuhi, Kai Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha
Pou Arataki Māori - Senior Advisor Māori Engagement / Acting Manager - Māori Development. Southern Institute of Technology