Research in New Zealand

Academic Consulting Ltd

We are an Auckland based company that is on a mission to help researchers complete outstanding research. Our training courses focus on the skills researchers need to manage, analyse, and write-up their research data. We can teach you how to use data analysis software such as NVivo or SPSS, techniques for coding qualitative data or calculating statistical tests, and how to write up/format the results of your hard work. All our facilitators are experienced and passionate researchers who enjoy sharing practical tips that attendees can apply to their own projects. Our full training schedule can be viewed at: If you're about to embark on a project, or are in the midst of it and not sure where you're heading, we offer research consultations either online or in-person. A consultation with us can save you significant time, and will ensure you’re on track to produce a great piece of research. Our data analysis and reporting services are ideal for researchers who have collected data and have limited time to analyse it or write it up - simply hand the work over to us. If you've written the work yourself, and would like your work checked before publishing, then let us look after your formatting, proofreading and reference checking. We understand these tasks are probably the last thing you feel like doing after completing your work, and are not always the best use of your time. Connect with us on LinkedIn for updates from our blog and details of our training schedule, or if you'd like to chat in person, don't hesitate to get in touch.

1 to 10 staff

Maurice Wilkins Centre

The Maurice Wilkins Centre produces world class research and makes exciting scientific discoveries. We harness and link New Zealand’s outstanding expertise in biomedical research to develop cutting-edge drugs and vaccines, tools for early diagnosis and prevention, and new models of disease. Our mission is to bring together scientists from a range of disciplines and research institutions to target serious human disease. Accordingly, the centre serves as a virtual hub, or point of contact, for a broad range of scientific expertise in molecular biodiscovery. Our major research focus is to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, diabetes and infectious disease. By seeding high-risk, high-reward projects, we support research that is not funded by other mechanisms. Through contract research, consultancy and sharing of facilities and expertise, we have contributed to the creation and development of new companies as well as contributing to innovation within established companies. Our fundamental scientific discoveries and novel technologies enable new lines of research that advance the understanding of human disease and enable innovation in other sectors, including New Zealand’s primary industries. We are working to strategically align the research programmes and infrastructure of our investigators up and down the country. This produces synergies, and increases the efficiency and competitiveness of New Zealand biomedical research, by enabling the sharing of expertise and resources, and improving access to advanced research equipment.

201 to 500 staff

Pavetech Laboratory

1 to 10 staff

Epic Westport

Established 2015. The Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus (EPIC) Westport is a privately owned economic development hub. The business is tasked with prototyping and developing a whitelabel solutions for regional economic development and specialises in developing new digital industries. EPIC Westport delivers a wide range of services including startup programs, with more than 90 businesses participating over three years. It has provided services to hundreds of new and existing businesses across the West Coast, doubling the size of the digital technology industry in the region. The Business Hub’s commercial property division is near capacity with more than 20 businesses across two floors, with a wider membership base using the co-working, boardroom and event spaces with thousands of unique visits every year. EPIC Westport champions new digital industry with a mission is to create a sustainable competitive advantage for the West Coast region by becoming a world leader in Blockchain technology. The Blockchain Centre, opened in 2018, focuses on leadership, research and training, where blockchain and other new technology businesses are incubated. The centre brings blockchain talent and investment to New Zealand and runs a business incubator program focusing on commercialisation and innovation, connecting blockchain business with investment in New Zealand and globally. It hosted, at the time, the largest South Island blockchain conference in July 2018 and launched New Zealand’s first blockchain enabled game PurriPets in early 2019. EPIC Westport is part of the Ruby Play Network that powers industry-busting gaming businesses through its Ruby Play Rewards Token. EPIC Westport will be the core location for Ruby Play blockchain research and development. Business development- pipeline development Funding - get start ups off the ground Support existing businesses - scale Education - partner with local education R&D - Base for tech and blockchain development

1 to 10 staff

Ahuora

Our Research Centre’s mission is to help create more sustainable New Zealand industries that sit in harmony with taiao (the environment) and tāngata (the people) through smart energy systems and integration. Founded as a result of the Ahuora AETP project, the centre represents a collaboration researchers from Waikato, Auckland and Massey Universities. We are currently developing an adaptive energy digital twin platform underpinned by the next-generation of energy systems science, that will be accessible to researchers, service providers and large-energy-user plant-owners (e.g. industrial manufacturers).

11 to 50 staff

Game-Changing Innovation

BUILDING PERMANENT AI TRANSFORMATION CAPABILITY IN ORGANIZATIONS We're not consultants who solve problems then leave. We're not vendors who deploy platforms without adoption support. We're Systems Architects who design complete operating systems enabling organizations to transform themselves. THE TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE 88% of AI initiatives fail to scale. Not because technology doesn't work, but because organizations attempt beyond capability, create consultant dependency, or chase technology without building expertise. OUR SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE APPROACH We've architected a comprehensive 5-layer operating system organizations internalize- Assessment Architecture: 56-specification maturity framework preventing capability misalignment - Value Translation: 4 A's framework bridging technical possibilities and business outcomes - Pattern Library: 85+ proven approaches you adapt to your context - Execution Playbook: 7-phase methodology from assessment through sustained independence - Integration Framework: Change management, capability building, continuous improvement TRANSFORMATION OUTCOMES Organizations we guide develop: → Significantly higher adoption through human-centered design → Progressive path to organizational self-sufficiency → Compounding capability delivering sustained value → Internal champions who multiply expertise OUR ENGAGEMENT MODELS - Assessment & Discovery: Understand your capability and opportunities - Accelerator Program: 90-day rapid pilot proving value - Guided Transformation: 18-24 month comprehensive capability building - Framework Licensing: Independent implementation with proven tools - Coaching Certification: Developing internal transformation architects WHO WE SERVE Organizations valuing permanent capability over quick fixes. Teams committed to systematic methodology. Leaders measuring success by independence achieved. Based in Christchurch, serving organizations across APAC and globally

1 to 10 staff

Scicore Industries

SciCORE Industries is a science-led consultancy that helps medical device, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food companies turn ideas into compliant, manufacturable products—faster. We accelerate NPD with sharp project management, problem solving and de-risk decisions across the product lifecycle and drive confident commercialization.

1 to 10 staff

Strata Collaborative

STRATA - a collaborative network of New Zealand surgical trainees, designing and engaged in clinical research.

1 to 10 staff

Te Paetawhiti Ltd & Associates

A collective of independent Māori evaluators and researchers specialising in kaupapa Māori evaluation. We are regionally based and therefore can provide a cost effective and prompt service in most North Island locations. Recent work Te Reo Māori and Mātauranga Māori Evaluation of te reo Māori programmes for the public service (Te Taura Whiri o te Reo Māori) Ngākau māhaki tētehi ki tētehi, Research into community language transmission and Te Ataarangi (Te Mātāwai and Te Ataarangi) The evaluation of Te Mātāwai Funded Initiatives (Te Mātāwai) Evaluation of Tapuwaekura (Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa) Housing Evaluation of Whānau and community development through housing (Te Puni Kōkiri). Evaluation of the Rotorua Emergency Housing Pilot.(Ministry of Housing and Urban Development) Education Research into Regionally Allocated PLD for Māori medium Evaluation of co-designed iwi scholarships. Evaluation of Te Ahu o te Reo Māori Evaluation of Kahu Putoi, Networks of Expertise Evaluation of Toikuranui, Iwi-Māori Partnership Framework Evaluation of He Kura Whānau Reo Evaluation of Ngā Kete Kōrero Development of a progression framework for Ngā Kura ā-iwi Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum analysis Social Sciences Curriculum Refresh survey analysis NZQA | External evaluator of private training establishments and Wānanga Te Pūkenga | Advisor, Te Pae Tawhiti, Te Tiriti Excellence. Rangatahi Evaluation of Passport to Life (Te Puni Kōkiri) Evaluation of the Youth Employability Programme in kkm and wharekura (Te Puni Kōkiri) Fire and Emergency Engaging with Māori. Literature review. Development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for Te Aho Tapu – Fire and Emergency NZ’s Cultural Capability Framework Research into Recovery.

1 to 10 staff

High-Value Nutrition Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga

High-Value Nutrition Ko Ngā Kai Whai Painga was one of the 11 National Science Challenges funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The Challenges were significant mission-led investments that focus on issues of national importance. Our role was to champion the building of the science excellence and knowledge New Zealand needs to deliver high-value foods that people choose to stay healthy and well. Our goal was to see a substantial lift in the export revenue of foods from Aotearoa New Zealand by 2025. We brought together nutrition research and market insight to help New Zealand business to produce innovative foods that lift our exports up the value chain. High-Value Nutrition closed in June 2024.

1 to 10 staff

Kōtātā Insight

Kōtātā Insight Limited is a specialist research group with expertise in economic, behavioural, and social sciences committed to improving the lives and wellbeing of New Zealanders, families, whānau, communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand now and for the future. We have particular expertise in the measurement and analysis of the intangible and hard-to-measure aspects of peoples’ lives such as wellbeing, culture, and social cohesion, and how these interact with the economy, society, and the environment.

1 to 10 staff

Te Pūnaha Matatini Whānau

Te Pūnaha Matatini Whānau is a network for Te Pūnaha Matatini’s emerging scientists. We are an active trans-disciplinary community, with a shared interest in complex systems and networks, comprising postgraduate students, postdocs and early career researchers from all over New Zealand. Te Pūnaha Matatini Whānau is a meeting place for us to share our skills and develop new skills, in particular leadership and entrepreneurship, and acquire the tools needed to become successful scientists and entrepreneurs in NZ. While many of our members have supervisors or colleagues affiliated with Te Pūnaha Matatini, our Whānau is an inclusive group and we welcome anyone who feels their research aligns with one or more of Te Pūnaha Matatini’s research themes and is keen to be involved. Many of our members are undertaking trans-disciplinary research which can make it difficult to fit in to any one department at their institute. By belonging to our Whānau network our members can feel part of a collective and meet other researchers who share their interest in complex systems and networks. Te Pūnaha Matatini Whānau provides a space for collaboration and skill-sharing, and we encourage our members to take an active role in shaping our goals and activities. We organise a range of seminars and workshops with the aim to encourage networking, to develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and for outreach. Activities are held all over NZ and we offer a limited amount of travel funding to support attendance at Whānau events.

11 to 50 staff

Coastal Restoration Trust Of New Zealand Tāhuna Ora

The Coastal Restoration Trust is a nationwide organisation that brings together the knowledge and experience of communities, iwi, management authorities, industry and science agencies to restore coastal ecosystems. Help us and the already thousands of enthusiastic folks out there protecting our coast!

1 to 10 staff

Nzno Nursing Research Section - Te Wāhanga Rangahau Tapuhi

The NZNO Nursing Research Section (NRS) intends to raise the profile of research in all areas of nursing by inspiring and encouraging nurses in research. This will be achieved by: Promoting co-operation and collaboration between nurse research, both nationally and internationally. Liaising with appropriate authorities on social, health, and educational issues relevant to nursing research in New Zealand. Facilitating links between NRS and other NZNO Colleges and Sections. Providing a platform to bring together nurses who are future focused and interested in sharing knowledge and ideas to enhance evidence-based nursing practice. What you get out of being a member of this section: Support for nurses undertaking research. Support with the dissemination, publication and promotion of your research. Recognition for nurses engaging in nursing research

201 to 500 staff

Te Pūnaha Matatini

Complexity is at our heart. We build community across disciplines to solve complex problems.

51 to 200 staff