Guiding boards to transformative governance
With over 25 years’ experience advising 650+ boards, we bring insights that only hands-on governance can deliver.
Boardworks blends practical, New Zealand-specific expertise with global best practices, ensuring our approach is relevant, impactful, and perfectly suited to today’s boardrooms.
We help boards create effective environments where complex decisions are made
How we guide your board to governance excellence
Pulse
Focused governance check-in
A practical, efficient option for boards needing a snapshot of their current performance.
Pulse offers a streamlined, high-impact review that highlights essential governance insights. Perfect for boards seeking quick, actionable recommendations to improve their boardroom.
Pathway
Year-long advisory and support
Ongoing guidance to navigate the complexities of governance with confidence.
Pathway is designed for boards committed to continuous improvement. Building on a Pulse review, over 12 months, we work closely with you to implement insights, refine strategies, and foster a culture of accountability and growth. You determine when and how our advisors work with your board and executive on your governance journey.
Exploration
Comprehensive board evaluations
A detailed, bespoke assessment for boards committed to high standards and improvement.
Our Exploration consultancy dives deep into your governance, delivering a thorough, customised review that includes interviews, surveys, and document analysis – these allows to fully understand the nuance of your organisation.
This is a contextualised review, that gets to the heart of how to transform your governance and establish a more effective, impactful board.
Organisations across New Zealand trust us to elevate their governance
Boardworks helps boards move beyond routine evaluations to achieve genuine governance excellence. Our services are designed to drive measurable outcomes that benefit not only the board but the organisation as a whole—whether it’s improved KPIs, better stakeholder trust, or clearer strategic alignment.
What sets Boardworks apart
Expertise rooted in real-world experience
With experience serving on boards and working with over 650 others, we understand the frameworks and processes that help boards excel in their roles. Boardworks combines practical, New Zealand-specific knowledge with global best practices to deliver relevant, impactful solutions for today’s boardrooms.
A trusted partner in governance development
Our advisors are more than consultants; they’re mentors who serve on and have reported to boards. We approach each board as a unique entity, drawing from insights gained through relationships with 2,500+ directors to deliver solutions that are authentic, and outcomes driven.
A New Zealand perspective, global thinking
We understand the nuances of governance in New Zealand – where relationships are key, and integrity is non-negotiable. While we draw from global best practices, our focus is on what works best in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivered with integrity and accountability.
The power of honest, peer-reviewed insight
We’re committed to clarity and accountability in every evaluation. Each recommendation we provide is peer-reviewed, ensuring a level of rigour that translates to higher standards and better outcomes for your board. It is this combination of honesty, courage, and curiosity that sets us apart.
Transforming governance across diverse sectors:
what our clients say
Elena Trout, Co-Chair
Waihanga Ara Rau
“Serving on a Crown entity board requires the highest level of governance. Having the Boardworks team work alongside us over a period of time has not only strengthened our governance performance, but also given us greater confidence when engaging with our key stakeholders.”
Trudi Webb, Chair
Summerfruit New Zealand
“As an incoming chair I found my new role daunting, especially given the headwinds our member-based organisation was facing. The Boardworks review, mentoring and connecting me with other chairs I could learn from has given me so much clarity.”
Anne Blackburn, Chair
Trust Management
“The Boardworks review was bold and comprehensive. To this day it is one of the documents our board keeps referring to.”
Bob Major, Chair
Director of Sealord, Westland Co-operative Dairy Company, Comvita, Miro Berries & KiwiRail
“Boardworks have a deep understanding of governance. They have added great value to several boards I have served on. Their insightful recommendations are always practical and able to be applied.”
John Chapman, Co-Chair
Waihanga Ara Rau
“Boardworks honest, insightful evaluation was exactly what our board needed. As a relatively young organisation it was extremely helpful to have Boardworks advise us on what is essential in our co-governance framework.”
Let’s chat about your governance goals
Every board faces unique challenges and opportunities.
If you’re curious about improving your board’s effectiveness or exploring new strategies, let’s start with a no-obligation conversation. Share your goals, ask questions, and learn more about how Boardworks can support you – no strings attached.