TuuTika Governance & Employment

Straight-Up
Advice.
Right
Process.

Senior employment and governance advisory for organisations that cannot afford to get it wrong.

30+
Years experience
B&S
Barrister & Solicitor
NZ
High Court admitted
"Understand the issue · Assess the risk · Provide advice that can be acted on"

Built for organisations where the stakes are high

State Schools

Boards, principals, and leadership teams navigating employment and governance obligations

Kura & Early Learning

Kura, koohanga reo, and early childhood services requiring culturally grounded, practical advice

Trusts & Boards

Governance bodies and trustees who need to understand their obligations and act within them

Organisations

Senior leaders and HR teams dealing with complex or high-risk people and process matters

Clear advice across the full spectrum of risk

01
Employment Relations

Disciplinary processes, performance management, grievances, and employment documentation done correctly from the start.

02
Governance & Board Advice

Roles, delegations, legal obligations, and decision-making frameworks. Ensuring boards operate with authority and within it.

03
Conduct & Performance

Managing serious misconduct and performance matters with a process that is defensible, fair, and legally sound.

04
Investigations

Independent, structured investigation of complaints and serious matters. Findings that withstand scrutiny.

05
Restructuring & Change

Genuine consultation, legally correct process, and documentation that protects organisations through transition.

06
Workshops & PLD

Practical professional development for boards, principals, and senior leaders on employment and governance obligations.

Our job is to understand the issue, tell you exactly where you stand, and give you advice you can act on with confidence.
30+ years across employment, governance, and operational leadership
Admitted as Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, 2024
Specialist adviser to schools, kura, boards, and trusts across Aotearoa
Senior and general management background , strategic and operational
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Isabel Dixon

How I work with every client

01
Understand the issue

I take the time to understand the full picture , what's happened, what's at risk, and what outcome you need. No assumptions, no shortcuts.

02
Assess the risk

I give you an honest assessment of where you stand legally, procedurally, and operationally , including the risks you may not have considered.

03
Advice you can act on

Clear, defensible direction , based on sound working knowledge. You will know exactly what to do and why it is the right course of action.

Dealing with something
that can't wait?

Same-day response for clients on a support plan. Direct access , no receptionist, no waiting.

Get in touch
Or call directly: +64 27 535 5992  ·  isabel@tuutika.nz