Great Work. Great People. Exceptional Results.
Harris Shea is committed to helping leaders and organisations navigate complexity through creative solutions.
We seamlessly combine business expertise and human understanding to ensure lasting change and strategic alignment in leadership, culture, and organisational performance.
What we do.
We specialise in getting to know you and your organisation; working together to understand the core issues and transform insights into actionable business strategies, which strengthen performance and culture.

We are committed to developing long term partnerships and enabling sustainable organisational change.

Our expertise
Our depth of experience across the public and private sectors, combined with
our extensive network of experts, enables Harris Shea to offer a comprehensive
range of industry-focused services tailored to meet your needs.
Purpose and Strategy

We help you define and achieve your core purpose and strategic goals. We craft strategies that connect with both the market
and the community, promoting sustainable growth and impactful change.

Transformation and Change

We combine market insights with organisational agility to help businesses adapt and evolve.
We enable you to make transformative changes that are both strategic and sustainable.

Leadership and Team Development

From designing and facilitating bespoke leadership development programmes, to coaching executives and enhancing team dynamics, we are committed to nurturing 
people growth and fostering a culture of high performance.

Organisational Alignment and Workforce Strategy

We harmonise your workforce and organisational structure and with strategy, foster a culture of innovation and productivity. Our approach ensures your team is prepared, engaged, and aligned for tomorrow’s challenges, driving meaningful results and organisational health.

Executive and 
Specialist Leasing

We help you quickly adapt to external changes and internal talent challenges, working with you to identify the capabilities that you need.
We provide short term C-suite and senior leader solutions, and specialist skills to complement your business.

Fractional HR Support

Our extensive, nationwide network has breadth and depth of skills in all aspects of Human Resources and People Strategy. We complement your existing teams while delivering results and building workforce capability.

Who we are
We are driven by the potential of transformative leadership to enrich businesses and communities alike.
When partnering with us, you can anticipate unparalleled service
marked by dedication, collaboration, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, all aimed at achieving impactful and enduring results.
Sara Harris
Co-Founder and Director
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021 277 8776
Sara Harris is an executive leader and change catalyst with over 25 years of experience in central and local government, finance, construction, and transport, known for spearheading strategic reforms and large-scale transformations. Her leadership at Harris Shea and senior government roles has driven significant cost savings, operational efficiencies, and improved team engagement.

Sara’s expertise in strategic planning and risk management, coupled with her dedication to fostering high-performing cultures, positions her as a catalyst for innovation and sustainable growth.
Sara Shea
Co-Founder and Director
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Sara.Shea@HarrisShea.co.nz
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021 812 472
Sara Shea is a transformative leader with 25 years of experience in driving human-centric change across sectors in the UK and New Zealand. Her expertise in strategic people development and organisational transformation includes education, health, utilities, agriculture, retail, and professional services.

Known for her collaborative leadership and pragmatic approach to strategy and implementation, Sara’s leadership at Harris Shea extends to advising executive teams on how to lead with compassion, the power of connection and empowering teams.
Our Harris Shea
network
We have a highly skilled and talented network of established thought leaders, coaches, facilitators, innovators and people experts.

From all corners of Aotearoa New Zealand, our team is ready and eager to support organisations grow, perform and excel.

Ruth Elliott
MCs Coaching Psych
Leadership Coach for Women.
Matthew Hawtin
BCom, BSc, Master of Business, Informaiton Science
Head of Commercial and Operations
Kate Birch
PostGradDip, ACC (ICF)
Certified Leadership Coach. Expert in Leadership Development. Workshop Facilitator.
Matt Bell
High Performing Teams Expert. Team Synergy and Cohesion. Organisation and Leadership Development. People Strategy. Facilitation.
Teresa Ngau Chun
BPI, BA, ACC (ICF)
Leadership Coach. Workshop Design and Facilitation. Expert in lifting People Performance.
Yogesh Naik
PhD Philosophy
Leadership Coach and Trainer. Expert in Emotional Intelligence. Leadership Development. Conflict Management.
Tammy McCann
ACC (ICF), CPCC
Corporate Training and Education Expert. Personalised Empowerment. Heart-centred and Compassionate Leadership.
Stevie Winikerei
MCs, PGCertBus, BAppMgt
Award-winning Learning and Organisational Development Leader.
Regine Francisco
International Certified Results Coach
Millennial High Performance Coach. Mental Strength Coach.
Rachelle Stokes
Post GradDip
Certified Executive and Organisational Coach. Facilitation. Leadership. Organisational Change Management.
Meghan Pagey
BBS HR Management
Executive Coach. Organisation and Leadership Development. People Strategy. Facilitation.
Mary Mansell
BA (Hons)
Workshop Designer and Facilitator.
Mary Johnson
Cert NeuroLeadership
Organisational Transformation. Leadership Development. Facilitation. Organisational Development. Culture Change.
Lara Haines
BA Psychology
Executive and Leadership Coach. Talent Management and Development. Career Transitions. Change Management.
Kelly Samson
ACC (ICF), NPL Master Practitioner and Trainer
Expert in NLP and Neuroscience. Certified Coach. Leadership and Training Development and Facilitation.
Jo-Ann Grapendaal
ACC (ICF)
High Performance Coach and Facilitator.
Jo Willis
MA in Coaching and Mentoring Practice (Merit)
Expert in Authentic Leadership. Executive and Organisational Coaching, Workshop Facilitation.
Jenny Gibb
PhD Strategic Management and Social Networks
Certified Coach. Behavioural Strategist. Expert Trainer in Transformational Meditation. Workshop Facilitation.
Janette Kehoe-Perkinson
JKP, BSc
Organisational Development Specialist. Leadership Content Development and Facilitation.
Ivana Bozicevic
PCC
High Impact Leadership Coach - elevating the quality of leadership, interactions and impact.
Helene Deschamps
PCC, ACE
Professional Transformation Coach, Executive and Leadership Coach and Workshop Facilitator.
Helen Zink
ACTC (ICF), ITCA Snr (EMCC), EIA Snr (EMCC), MSc(Psyc), MBA, BMS (Hons)
Growth Cultivator, Leadership Coach, Team Coach, Academic and Author.
Ellie Bell
BA (Hons), Certified Life Coach
Expert Coach and Workshop Facilitator. Supporting individuals in high performance environments.
Carolyn Aukafolau
MEdAdmin (HONS), Certified Results Coach, ACC (ICF)
Coach. Experienced Educator and Facilitator.
Callum McKirdy
BA (Hons)
ADHD+ Speaker. Neurodiverse Performance and Experience Specialist.
Brigitta Lotu-Liga
RCC
Transformational Results Coach for Women. Expert in Dynamic Coaching.
Talk to us today
Partner with Harris Shea for strategies that create meaningful 
change, shaping a stronger future for your organisation.
Reach out to us today to discuss how we can help you transform your business.
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