INDEPENDENT STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP
Sometimes the strength to begin is found in a small moment of clarity, courage or connection. Irakaha supports leaders and organisations to find that starting point and turn ambition into practical action.
Let’s kōreroBased in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Working across Aotearoa.
THE RIGHT SUPPORT,
AT THE RIGHT MOMENT.
Whether you’re shaping a new project, navigating change or making a significant decision, Irakaha brings clear thinking, sound judgement and practical support to help you move forward, with care for the people and places your work touches.
01 / OUR SERVICES
For businesses, trusts, cultural organisations and community enterprises with ambition, and a need for experienced support.
BUILD THE CASE
Turn a promising project into a clear, credible proposition. Bring together the purpose, outcomes, delivery plan and funding story so potential partners can understand its value.
A defined project.
A clear scope.
A practical next step.
FIND THE WAY FORWARD
An experienced thinking partner when decisions are complex and capacity is stretched. Support to clarify priorities, work through change with care for your people, and connect strategy with day-to-day delivery.
Space to think.
Confidence to decide.
Support to deliver.
BUILD YOUR CAPABILITY
Focused sessions that help your team tackle real work. Each workshop is shaped around your organisation, with useful tools and a clear set of actions to take away.
Useful conversations.
Shared direction.
Tools you can use.
02 / ABOUT IRAKAHA
Small interventions.
Lasting impact.
The smallest particle.
A gene.
Strength.
Determination.
Irakaha exists to support leaders and organisations to find clear direction, strengthen capability and turn ambition into meaningful progress.
Grounded in a Māori worldview, our approach recognises that people, place and purpose are connected. Good decisions care for people, honour connection to place and consider what they leave for future generations.
That means taking time to understand the relationships, responsibilities and aspirations behind the work. Advice should respect the mana of those involved, build confidence and capability, and help organisations create lasting value for the people and communities they serve.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NAME
Irakaha brings together ira, referencing the smallest particle or gene, and kaha, strength and determination. It reflects a belief that even the smallest intervention, made with purpose and care, can be the beginning of monumental change, growth and development.
Our byline speaks to the smallest part of our strength: the part we call on when making a change or embarking on something significant. A clear question, a stronger relationship or a moment of courage can be enough to begin.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND IRAKAHA
Launched in 2026 by Director Brylee Flutey (Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne, Ngāti Kahungunu), Irakaha’s services reflect the depth of experience and leadership she has brought to businesses and organisations across a range of industries.
Her experience spans regional economic development, tourism, investment attraction, governance and organisational transformation. From leading a significant regional portfolio at Venture Taranaki to senior advisory work at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Brylee has supported leaders and brought government, iwi, commercial and community partners together to turn shared ambition into practical outcomes.
PEOPLE
Listen well, respect mana and strengthen the relationships and capability that make good work possible.
PLACE
Understand connection to whenua and community, and the responsibilities that come with working in each place.
PURPOSE
Keep the kaupapa in view and consider the outcomes our decisions create for those who come after us.
03 / OUR APPROACH
You’ll know what we’re working towards, what’s included and what happens next.
The first kōrero explores your situation, the people and relationships involved, and what you want to achieve. Together, we identify where support would make the most difference.
We set the scope, deliverables, timing and fee before we begin. The engagement should fit your needs and capacity.
We work through the priorities together, with clear communication, care for the people affected and practical actions that strengthen your ability to carry the work forward.
A defined project Ongoing advice A focused workshop
04 / EXPERIENCE & REFLECTIONS
Leadership, collaboration and progress, seen through the work and the people involved.
Reflections from stakeholders Irakaha has worked alongside will be shared here.
Coming soonSelected examples of leadership, investment attraction and organisational change will be shared here.
Coming soonA FEW USEFUL DETAILS
No. An initial kōrero can help clarify the problem, the opportunity and the kind of support that would be useful.
Fees are agreed after we have discussed the work. Defined projects and workshops have an agreed scope and fee; ongoing advice has an agreed monthly scope. Any changes are discussed before additional work begins.
Yes. Irakaha is based in Ōtautahi Christchurch and works with organisations across Aotearoa. In-person sessions and any travel are agreed as part of the engagement.
Funding decisions sit with the funder. Irakaha’s role is to help you assess readiness and develop a credible, well-supported proposal, with a realistic view of the opportunity.
05 / LET’S KŌRERO
A kōrero is a good place to start. Share a little about your organisation, the opportunity or challenge, and where support would make a difference.
Email Irakaha, call Brylee, or prepare an enquiry below.