EXECUTIVE Leaders
Āriki
Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty
Manaaki Whenua, Manaaki Tangata, Haere Whakamua.
Care for the land, Care for the people, Go forward.
Great leaders accelerate personal growth outside their comfort zone, expose themselves to situations and cultures unknown to them and ask questions to transform the unknown to the known. This is true leadership.
Āriki, a journey of migration. Navigating from the unknown to the known allowing you to see deeper within yourself and your future. Embracing change and navigating ambiguity with accuracy, Āriki are the next generation of leaders for Aotearoa New Zealand.
The world is connecting with Aotearoa New Zealand and we are growing as a nation of diverse cultures rapidly changing the internal weave of organisations, creating dynamic leadership challenges like never before.
The ability to inspire people through story, help people and organisations to navigate change and connect people with common purpose has never been as important as it is today.
Through well-crafted experiences we reveal and challenge your instinctual behaviour to enable more meaningful and purposeful learning of leadership excellence.
The Migration
Our Āriki program generally takes place on the Mataatua Marae in Whakatāne in the Bay of Plenty. This location is steeped in history, with direct links to the original human arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand in the 14th century.
The program is a fully immersive residential experience, weaving cultural aspects of Te Ao Māori with behavioural leadership theory and practice. Participants are challenged to delve deep into understanding their own leadership journey, sharing formative stories with the cohort to inspire, and in turn be inspired. Through the unique lens of Te Ao Māori, our Āriki program will teach you the power of self-directed leadership, how to develop greater influence, and to lead and affect change for the greater benefit of society.
Who is Āriki for?
Our Āriki program is deliberately exclusive, with each cohort size limited to 20 participants. Participants are typically C-Level Executives, EGMs, GMs or Board Members seeking to cement their place amongst the next great leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Navigating a 6-day intensive residential program, executives will discover and experience the benefits of deep self-reflection, refining the art of collaboration and how to connect people with meaningful purpose. Ariki is supported by real time organizational leaders, a series of executive coaching sessions and a post-program reconnection event.
We actively seek cognitive diversity amongst each cohort, believing this provides the most beneficial outcome for the participants and the program as a whole.
Why choose Āriki?
Ariki is more than an executive leadership program—it’s a transformative experience designed to elevate leaders to their fullest potential. Participants walk away with:
Strategic Clarity: A refined understanding of their leadership identity and how to navigate complex organisational challenges with confidence and vision.
Advanced Influence: Tools and frameworks to inspire, empower, and lead diverse teams while driving alignment across organisational priorities.
Cultural Competence: Deeper insights into incorporating Te Ao Māori principles to create a more inclusive and purpose-driven leadership approach.
For organisations, investing in Āriki means investing in executives who will shape the future of their organisations, foster meaningful connections, and create lasting impacts that ripple throughout teams, communities, and industries.
Take the next step
Āriki is your opportunity to prepare your organisation for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Spaces are limited to maintain the program’s exclusive approach. Contact us to reserve time to kōrero.
Want to find out more?
Book a 1 hour online hui with us here.