Expressions of interest and registrations open now for these exciting initiatives
Hāpaitia te Manukura 2026 – EOI open now
How do we lead schools that grow tomorrow's leaders?
Aotearoa needs courageous, future-focused leaders. Leaders who can navigate complexity, honour te Tiriti o Waitangi, and lead in ways that reflect who we are as Aotearoa. Hāpaitia te Manukura is a dynamic 10-month leadership development journey for pairs of senior leaders in Aotearoa primary, intermediate, secondary and area schools.
Hāpaitia te Manukura is a leadership development programme aimed at uplifting Manukura (Senior leaders) in Aotearoa kura to nurture the future leaders of Aotearoa.
This initiative focussed on all five of the Leadership Lab Impact Areas
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Transformative learning
- Radical inclusion
- Hauora and wellbeing
- Thriving relationships
Expressions of Interest are open now.
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Leaders for Equity Network – 2026 dates coming soon
How do we activate and supercharge a vibrant network of ‘leaders for equity’ by convening spaces to connect, learn, and be inspired?
Registration & Information about upcoming events here
2026 dates will confirmed soon
Equity doesn’t live in isolation – it lives in practice, in people, and in connection. These gatherings bring together the skills, insights, and commitment of a diverse group of leaders to inspire and influence real change.
Leaders for Equity is a movement, not just a series — a cross-sector network of changemakers committed to creating a more equitable Aotearoa. Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Leadership Lab’s approach to systems change, this kaupapa supports leaders to dismantle inequities, build cultural intelligence, and reshape dominant narratives. Through connection, shared learning, and practical tools, we activate the collective power of leaders to inspire and influence real change.
- Evening Sessions – July & September 2025 / March & June 2026
- Unconference (Day) – November 2025
This initiative focusses on these three Leadership Lab Impact Areas
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hauora and wellbeing
- Radical inclusion
Te Tiriti Incubator – EOI for 2026 open now
As Tangata whenua and Tangata Tiriti, how do we intentionally grow our relationship as intended in Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
The Te Tiriti Incubator aims to facilitate a learning journey in which Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti come together to develop a deeper understanding of building and sustaining mutually respectful Tiriti-based relationships. This is a 12-month journey consisting of a series of four one-day wānanga held at various marae and whare, including Ōnuku, Rāpaki, and Te Iho o te Ora supported by a range of small group wānanga.
This initiative focussed on these three Leadership Lab Impact Areas
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hauora and wellbeing
- Radical inclusion
Applications are open now.
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How we can work with you?
Get involved, engage, register, customise, sign up....we offer a range of programmes, customised experiences and events to address your needs
Leadership development programmes
Embark on a personal leadership journey alongside a cohort of like-minded peers
We partner with organisations and communities to connect and grow agents of social change, harness collective expertise and co-create unique responses to complex challenges.
Each programme is designed in response to an issue in our community and then co-designed in innovative ways that are constantly fine-tuned and improved to create exponential impact.
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Customised experiences
Design a boutique coaching, strategy or leadership development intiative with us
In addition to our signature programmes, we offer bespoke and customisable leadership packages designed to meet your organisation’s unique needs. Whether you’re seeking a one-of-a-kind workshop, tailored training, or a fully personalised leadership journey, we can collaborate to create an experience that aligns with your goals and vision.
- Cultural capability development
- Clifton strengths coaching for individual and teams
- Leadership coaching and 360 profiles
- Facilitation of senior leadership teams
- Leadership capacity building
- Action learning groups
- Strategic thinking processes
Networking events
A diverse range of opportunities to be inspired and connect with others
From immersive workshops to one-off events, these opportunities are open for registration now. Explore what’s coming up and take the first step toward growing your leadership journey.
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Committed to giving effect to
the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Inspired by our vision to see
Equitable and thriving communities and organisations
Through growing leaders who are
Fostering collective approaches to complex issues
Guided by our values
Mana Ōrite, Kotahitanga and Manaakitanga
This is who we are.
The Leadership Lab team is a vibrant and diverse mix of people bringing consulting experience, knowledge and passion to life and leading…
Meet our unique and diverse team of leaders, collaborators and facilitators
Creating real impact
We aspire to grow equitable and flourishing communities and organisations across Aotearoa, through growing leaders who focus on...
enacting Te
Tiriti o Waitangi
We understand our shared histories in Aotearoa NZ and promote inclusive practices for all people
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learning
We are committed to education that meets the needs of all learners and exists in the realities of the modern world
Read moreradical
inclusion
We actively surface voices, experiences, and perspectives that are otherwise marginalised or passed over
Read morehauora & wellbeing
We take a broad and inclusive view of wellbeing, which holds quality of life as a high priority
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relationships
We recognise and harness the power of workplaces as environments to influence the quality of life of all workers
Read moreWe work together with communities and organisations to tackle complex issues
An insight into some of our mahi
Leading collaborative change across our five impact areas
Grow Waitaha
How do we build collaboration between over 150 schools in Greater Christchurch to rebuild and renew their learning programmes post-earthquake?
A multi-year collaboration between schools, Ministry of Education, Ngāi Tahu and consultancies to explore future focussed pedagogy including student agency, collaborative teaching, flexible learning spaces, cultural narratives, authentic curriculum and diverse partnerships.
Our involvement
- Leadership development
- Strategy and vision
- Culture change
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team facilitation
Areas of impact
- Equitable education
- Thriving workplaces
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Radical inclusion
- Hauora and wellbeing
Te Whāriki 2025
How can we intentionally grow leaders who identify with groups who have experienced discrimination because of their identity?
Te Whāriki is a twelve month internship experience based on mentoring, project experience, networking and facilitating activation initiatives. Its purpose is to “Activate the intersections of identity to lead systems change”
In 2023/24 it involved ten existing intersectional young leaders who have experienced discrimination and marginalisation. In the 2024/2025 a new 10 leaders have joined the programme and the 2023/24 Te Whāriki members have created their own ongoing Intersectionality Community of Practice
Read our latest Te Whāriki 2023-2024 Impact Report
Our involvement
- Leadership development
- Culture change
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team facilitation
Areas of impact
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hauora and wellbeing
- Radical inclusion
Te Tiriti Incubator – EOI for 2026 open now
As Tangata whenua and Tangata Tiriti, how do we intentionally grow our relationship as intended in Te Tiriti o Waitangi?
The Te Tiriti Incubator aims to facilitate a learning journey in which Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti come together to develop a deeper understanding of building and sustaining mutually respectful Tiriti-based relationships. This is a 12-month journey consisting of a series of four one-day wānanga held at various marae and whare, including Ōnuku, Rāpaki, and Te Iho o te Ora supported by a range of small group wānanga.
This initiative focussed on these three Leadership Lab Impact Areas
- Enacting Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Hauora and wellbeing
- Radical inclusion
Applications are open now.
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