I help turn complex public investment problems into clear, defensible investment decisions — clarifying the case for change, strengthening investment logic, and shaping proposals that stand up to scrutiny.
I'm a Wellington-based consultant specialising in public investment and business case development. My work focuses on early-stage investments — where problems are defined, investment logic is tested, and decision-makers gain confidence in the case for change.
I am the lead author of the latest Better Business Case templates and guidance, and support organisations applying them in practice — structuring business cases, strengthening investment logic, and preparing decision-ready proposals.
I have worked across central government for more than two decades — leading complex public investment proposals across health, economic capability, climate finance, and public services.
I support senior decision-makers to move from ambiguous or contested problems to defensible investment decisions, backed by clear logic, options analysis, and governance.
Connect on LinkedInI support agencies and sectors developing significant investment proposals — particularly at early stages where problems are clarified, investment logic is tested, and business cases are developed.
As the lead author of the latest Better Business Case templates and guidance, I support agencies applying them in practice — structuring business cases, strengthening investment logic, and preparing decision-ready proposals.
Support at the earliest stage of an investment where the problem is unclear or contested — helping leaders clarify the case for change, build investment logic, and align stakeholders.
End-to-end development of programme and project business cases — covering the strategic case, objectives, options, benefits, and decision-making across the five-case model.
Support as investments move from concept to implementation — including programme structure, sequencing, governance, and benefits management aligned to the investment logic.
Development of portfolio frameworks, long-term investment plans, and governance supporting strategic prioritisation and investment performance.
Independent quality review of business cases — assessing investment logic, evidence, and readiness for decision-maker review or Treasury scrutiny.
My work spans New Zealand and international public sectors — wherever complex investment problems need to be turned into clear, defensible decisions.
The Better Business Case templates are required across all significant central government investment proposals. I support agencies and sectors implementing these templates in practice and developing the investment logic capability to use them well.
The new NZ business case templates and guidance have a strong Commonwealth lineage. Australian state and federal agencies face structurally identical investment logic challenges.
I have a specialist background in international development finance, including business cases to mobilise private investment alongside public funding.
I have led the development of complex public investment proposals across central government. A selection of investments I have worked on is below.
Two-stage business case for a national telehealth service (~$1b whole-of-life), including early market engagement with shortlisted providers prior to the Detailed Business Case.
Business cases supporting transition to HPV-based screening, integrating clinical, laboratory, and public health system changes with health economic analysis.
Indicative and Detailed Business Cases securing approval for a national sexual violence primary prevention programme (~$45m).
Programme and project business cases for New Zealand's international climate finance investments, including mechanisms to mobilise private investment.
Business case strengthening the national price data capability underpinning New Zealand's inflation statistics and economic indicators.
Indicative Business Case shaping early investment decisions in New Zealand's emerging space capability, in collaboration with the NZ Space Agency.
Training in the Better Business Case templates and guidance. Programmes are open to practitioners across government and the broader public sector.
Details of upcoming programmes will be available shortly.
Programmes in the Better Business Case templates and guidance, delivered in partnership with David Stephen as lead author of the templates.
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A brief description of your investment context and what you're looking for is a good starting point. I respond to all enquiries personally within two working days.