Explore Our Services

Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.

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What We Offer

We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.

  • AKO provides strategic support for organisations seeking to strengthen their systems and leadership.

    Services include:

    • organisational reviews
    • strategic planning facilitation
    • programme design
    • governance capability development
    • funding proposal development

  • Specialist support for education providers including:

    • ECE licensing readiness
    • internal evaluation systems
    • service development and improvement
    • curriculum design
    • professional learning workshops

  • AKO supports leadership teams to strengthen collaboration and capability through workshops and facilitated programmes.

  • Management when you need it. Book our event/ project management for end-to end planning and design through to review or for any part of the project that has just become too much. Our focused management will take the stress out of achieving your objectives,

  • Item descriptionWaka ama provides a powerful platform for understanding leadership, teamwork and collective effort.

    On the water, success depends on rhythm, communication and trust.

    AKO leadership programmes use waka ama experiences to explore how these principles translate into organisational leadership.

    Participants gain insight into:

    • leadership under pressure
    • communication and coordination
    • collective decision making
    • trust and accountability

    These programmes can be delivered as half-day or full-day experiences.

Our Process

Arotake - Review

Understanding the current state of your organisation through evaluation, analysis and strategic insight.

Kōkiri - Activate

Developing practical strategies that move organisations forward.

Ohu - Collaborate

Working alongside leaders and teams to strengthen collective capability.

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    Former Customer

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others."

    Former Customer

Work With AKO

If you would like to explore how AKO can support your organisation, please get in touch.

AKO works with organisations across Aotearoa and can tailor programmes to meet your needs.