We work across a wide range of sectors; from iwi entities and not-for-profits to government departments, commercial businesses, and SMEs. Our advisors have supported start-ups, scale-ups, multi-site operations, and legacy organisations going through change.
Absolutely. Many of our clients are SMEs who need external support but aren’t looking for big-firm consultants. We help business owners with strategy, team structure, leadership support, and practical decision-making when time and resources are tight.
We provide practical help with things like:
Reviewing how your business is structured
It’s advice backed by experience, not just theory.
Here’s what we can help with, in everyday terms:
Confidentiality is a core part of how we work. Many of our clients engage us during sensitive periods; strategy shifts, leadership changes, or organisational reviews. We don’t name-drop or publish client lists because trust matters more than marketing. If you're considering working with us, we're happy to share anonymised examples or arrange a private reference from past clients — with their consent.
Yes. Many of our clients come to us during a tough patch, things feel stuck, growth has stalled, or key people have left. We help make sense of the noise, prioritise what matters, and guide you forward.
Often the best time to bring in support is before problems grow. We work with many businesses that are growing quickly or preparing for change — helping them stay aligned, focused, and sustainable as they scale.
Start with a conversation. We offer a free, no-pressure kōrero to understand your goals, challenges, and context. From there, we’ll come back with a proposal or even just a few practical ideas you can action straight away.
We look at your organisation’s needs, sector, and the style of support you’re after, and we match you with someone who has the relevant experience. Our team includes people with backgrounds in business ownership, governance, operations, government, and community leadership.
Yes. We have strong relationships with iwi and Māori organisations, and a deep respect for Te Ao Māori values. But we also work with many non-Māori businesses who are seeking support from advisors who bring cultural understanding and relational integrity.
Both. We’re happy to work with you face-to-face or online, depending on location, scope, and what suits your team. We’ve delivered engagements across the motu and internationally from boardrooms to marae to factory floors. We will also work with you to make sure it is a value for money approach.
That’s fine, some clients work with us for a one-off session or short project, while others engage us over several months. We also provide interim leadership, fractional executives, or project-based support where needed. We will even tell you if we don’t have the best alignment of expertise and point you to one of our partners.
At Riaki, we believe the right advisor is matched through kōrero, not clicks. Every client is different, and we tailor who we bring to each engagement based on your kaupapa, sector, and goals. Some of our advisors also hold sensitive or senior roles elsewhere, so we don’t publish bios to protect their privacy and the integrity of our work. What we can promise is this: you’ll be matched with someone who has lived experience relevant to your world and the credibility to add real value. If you’d like to know more about our collective, we’re always happy to talk through our backgrounds during the initial kōrero.
Our team brings real-world experience across a wide range of sectors, from frontline operations to executive and board-level leadership. This means we understand the different pressures, languages, and priorities that shape each environment.
We’ve worked in:
We take care to match you with an advisor who not only understands your challenge, but your world.
Our pricing is fair and transparent. Every engagement is scoped individually based on what’s needed and we’ll always agree on the cost upfront. We’re also open to phased work or tailored packages that match your budget and priorities. As a matter of routine, we will offer time, day, or project-based rates. In some instances we have also done work for stock options.
Yes. We’ve supported businesses preparing for capital raising, succession, sale, or merger; helping them get their house in order, present well to investors or buyers, and build long-term value.
Absolutely. You don’t need to be a large organisation to benefit from governance support. We help business owners and leadership teams make better decisions, clarify their direction, and set up fit-for-purpose structures.
