Hi, I’m Rebecca
I help organisations turn strategy into sustained performance, by designing operating models, governance systems, and delivery frameworks that connect C-suite strategy to frontline execution and embedding change capability so it lasts.
With 27 years across government, finance, and infrastructure, I specialise in complex transformations where digital change meets organisational reality. I bring clarity, structure, and delivery discipline to AI enablement, operating-model redesign, and portfolio governance.
I’m most at home in the complexity; where digital transformation meets human systems, and structure turns ambition into reality.
Here’s how I create value:
Strategic Foresight
Translating signals into strategy and aligning investment, operating models, and delivery to future market realities.
Adaptive Delivery
Building responsive systems, governance and data frameworks that maintain rhythm, momentum, and trust.
Sustainable Change
Embedding the capability, disciplines, and habits that make transformation endure.
“Creates immediate impact by rapidly absorbing complex information, synthesising diverse perspectives, and delivering with clarity and momentum - a true partner who lifts projects and people alike through expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative style.”
A sample of recent projects spanning transformation, operating model design, sustainability, and future-readiness.
selected client engagements
auckland council
auckland council | Portfolio Transformation
Realigned a $100B, 10-year investment portfolio into a single governance model. Built portfolio rhythm, executive visibility, and clearer delivery accountability across 7,000+ staff. Earlier engagements included fleet decarbonisation and sustainability roadmap design.
→ Transformation, Operating Model, Governance, Public Sector
Public Trust
Public Trust | Enterprise PMO & Change Function Setup
Established an enterprise-wide PMO and change function to restore delivery control and portfolio transparency. Redesigned governance, prioritisation, and planning systems for an $8M transformation portfolio spanning people, tech, and process.
→ Transformation, Governance, Portfolio Management, Public Sector
tourism Holdings
tourism Holdings | PRODUCT INNOVATION & Future Fleet StraTegy
Delivered the world’s first electric motorhome rental and EV infrastructure rollout across 23 regions. Informed future investment and fleet strategy with data insights, tipping-point analysis, and new performance frameworks.
→ Innovation, Sustainability, EV Infrastructure, Commercialisation
waka kotahi
(NZ Transport Agency)
waka kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) | Climate Strategy & Investment Portfolio Setup
Developed a national climate-change investment portfolio aligned with 2035 emissions goals. Created governance and prioritisation frameworks to guide delivery and secure executive commitment for long-term decarbonisation.
→ Climate Strategy, National Policy, Portfolio Delivery, Government
strategic advisory
Various Clients | Strategic Advisory, AI Enablement & Capability Uplift
Advising senior leaders on future-ready operating models, AI-enabled workflows, and governance uplift. Designed portfolio frameworks, change tools, and knowledge-sharing systems to accelerate delivery and build adaptive capability across teams.
→ Strategy Execution · AI Enablement · Governance · Capability Building
Making sense of things
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About
Over two decades across Australasia, North America, and Europe, I’ve helped organisations translate strategy into action and lead change that lasts.
What I’ve learned along the way:
Curiosity fuels clarity
I draw on systems thinking, design, and emerging tech to sense what’s next.
People power performance
Change only sticks through empathy, trust, and practical engagement.
Momentum matters
Small wins compound into sustained transformation that lasts.
My work blends strategic rigour with a human-centred approach - because the best strategies balance business, art, and heart.
client Testimonials
“Rebecca has played a vital role in bringing the Britz EVolve (NZ’s first Electric Motorhome) to market in New Zealand. Quite simply we could not have done this without her leadership. Passionate, determined, huge capacity to take on many tasks, excellent stakeholder management and an outstanding focus on outcomes and delivery describes Rebecca’s character and skill. We’ve been lucky to have her in our business.”
“Rebecca was the catalyst to the creation of the strategic change function at Public Trust. Starting from ground zero she set up the systems, processes, governance & ways of working for the function & went on to recruit, induct and manage a team of Project Managers, BA’s & change specialists to deliver the strategic & transformation initiatives from the business plan. Her positive and ‘can do’ approach, quick problem-solving and tenacious attitude helped us navigate a complex & political change environment where project management disciplines were not well understand by the wider business. Rebecca is extremely diligent and always wants to do the best job possible, ensuring positive & sustainable business results are achieved. Rebecca is a true leader in her field & I valued her knowledge, skills & experience tremendously. Rebecca earns my highest recommendation.”
“Rebecca was a wonderful mentor and coach when I was planning my transition from working in New Zealand to moving overseas. She shared her direct strategic experience, provided rich context to help my decision-making, and generously opened up her network to those in the field of corporate sustainability. I was impressed by her kind, warm nature, and how she expertly guided me through a series of steps that pushed me and gave me the confidence to pursue new offshore roles. Coaching has been hugely beneficial in my life, and I continue to use it as an important tool to make progress both personally and professionally.”
“It’s a breath of fresh air working with such a passionate and knowledgeable individual. Rebecca lead a key organisational project that we worked closely on for two months. It was a pleasure and an invaluable opportunity to work, learn and observe Rebecca’s vast skillset and experience. Above all, I was impressed with Rebecca’s stakeholder engagement skills, by bringing people onboard through empowering and including them on the shared vision and projects purpose. I would highly recommend Rebecca to any organisation with the extensive value Rebecca can add. It would be an honour to have the opportunity to work with Rebecca again”
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Every CEO can describe their strategy in three slides. Most can sketch their org chart on a whiteboard. But ask them to explain their operating model - the system that actually turns strategy into results - and you’ll get ...