NW1 Consulting is based on the simple premise that anything can be achieved with the application of common sense and hard work. We untangle the knots, are unafraid to ask the questions (whether easy or difficult), and connect the dots.There’s no magic to what we do. We adapt and utilise industry best-practice methodologies while remaining unequivocally unafraid of cutting through the red tape to get things done. Simply put, whatever the challenge we make it happen.With over 25 years management experience in a cross-section of industries, from video production, post-production, IT management, strategic consulting and sales we know what it takes to make your projects and products run smoothly.Whatever your goal, it’s all about transmedia storytelling, whether a website, television programming, software development, or building your brand – it’s a story. Everything we do is for an end (preceded by a beginning and a middle). That’s a story and that’s what we do.
We make your stories happen. From concept through delivery and beyond. Get in touch!

Welcome to NW1 Consulting

About

Established in 2011, NW1 Consulting services cover a wide spectrum of digital management and consulting, from software development, broadcasting consulting, through connected technology.
Our core principles remain constant – that we deliver to asimple premise – that with the application of common sense and hard work anything can be achieved. We untangle the knots, are unafraid to ask the questions (easy or hard) and connect the dots. There’s no magic to this, we adapt and utilise industry best practice methodologies but am unequivocally unafraid of cutting through the tape in order to get things done. Simply put, whatever the challenge we make it happen. With over 25 years management experience in a cross-section of industries, from video production, post-production, IT management, strategic consulting and sales we know what it takes to make your projects or product hum. It’s all about transmedia storytelling, whether a website, television programming, software development or building your brand – it’s a story. Whatever we do its for an end (preceded by a beginning and a middle). That’s a story and that’s what we do. We make your stories happen. From concept through delivery and beyond.

Nick WoolfPrincipal ConsultantA passionate ideas guy, I am an experienced cross-media consultant with PMP and Prince 2 qualifications and over 20 years IT / Media / Broadcasting management experience. I have crossed the gambit of old and new media from IT, mobile, web, film and television in a variety of guises – project leadership, strategic development, product management, sales, production, post-production, IT development and general consulting.Effective communication is at the forefront of a successful project, I pride myself on my ability to do so at all levels, from the boardroom to the coal face of the development floor. I have managed multi-disciplinary teams of over 40, geo-dispersed teams, juggled multiple projects in various stages of development, with budgets in the millions.With an excellent technical understanding, I thrive under pressure, and bring a positive, common sense approach to every project.

S E R V I C E S

🚀 IT Project Delivery & Leadership
End-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex IT projects for government and enterprise clients. Proven track record managing programs from concept through to implementation, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder buy-in, and measurable outcomes.Capabilities include:
- Program & portfolio management
- Project rescue & turnaround
- Business case development & benefits realisation
- Agile, Waterfall & hybrid delivery models---☁️ Cloud Strategy & Transformation
Support for organisations adopting or optimising Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud platforms. Deep experience in establishing secure, policy-aligned Azure environments and managing data centre exit strategies.Specialist areas:
- Azure tenancy design & governance
- Landing zones & guardrails
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Cloud migration roadmaps & business alignment---### 📊 Dynamics 365 & SaaS Implementation
Leadership across full lifecycle SaaS and Dynamics 365 implementations, including government contract management systems, ERP modules, and operational transformation projects.Expertise includes:
- Requirements and vendor alignment
- SaaS architecture & design governance
- Data migration & integration strategy
- Multi-stakeholder delivery governance---### 🔐 Identity, Security & Modern Infrastructure
Delivery leadership on identity and access management (IAM/IDAM), infrastructure modernisation and cyber-aligned IT uplift projects within complex regulatory environments.Core capabilities:
- Zero Trust & IAM frameworks
- Technical governance and assurance
- Infrastructure modernisation programs
- Cross-agency integration & data protection---### 🏛 Government Digital Enablement
Proven experience leading digital uplift, capability maturity, and policy-aligned delivery for central and local government. Deep understanding of public sector procurement, governance, and reporting.Key offerings:
- Procurement & vendor selection support
- Digital capability assessments
- Strategy-to-execution leadership
- Transparent stakeholder communication

PROJECT DELIVERY

Proven Project Leadership Across Cloud, Digital, and Business TransformationI bring deep expertise in delivering complex technology and business change projects — with a focus on Microsoft cloud platforms, digital service design, and public sector transformation. My strength lies in leading multi-disciplinary teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments to drive high-impact outcomes.From modernising financial systems to enabling secure cloud adoption and supporting digital strategy, I’ve successfully delivered major initiatives for some of New Zealand’s most critical government agencies.Selected Projects
Financial System Transformation – Te Puni Kōkiri
Delivered a modern Microsoft Dynamics 365 SaaS solution to replace legacy finance systems. The platform supports $500M+ in annual contracts and operating expenses, improving transparency, responsiveness, and operational efficiency.Azure Cloud Enablement – Kāinga Ora
Led the establishment of a secure Azure environment, including tenancy setup, landing zone design, governance frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Developed the roadmap and strategy for data centre migration.Digital Transformation Portfolio Support – NZ Customs
Supported key initiatives within a broader digital transformation portfolio. Developed business cases, aligned project delivery with future-state operating models, and worked closely with enterprise architects and business owners.I specialise in aligning technical delivery with business strategy — ensuring that projects deliver tangible, measurable outcomes that support long-term organisational goals.

Case Studies

Te Puni Kōkiri
Core Financial Management System (CFMS) TransformationTe Puni Kōkiri required the replacement of its outdated financial platform with a modern, scalable system to manage over $500M in departmental and non-departmental funding. This business-critical transformation project involved the implementation of a Microsoft Dynamics 365 SaaS-based Core Financial Management System.The engagement focused on the delivery of a cloud-native platform that streamlined financial operations, enhanced reporting, and ensured compliance with government finance standards. Key goals included reducing administrative overhead, improving data transparency, and enabling better responsiveness to shifting Crown priorities.My role encompassed end-to-end project delivery oversight, including vendor engagement, stakeholder coordination, steering group reporting, risk and issue management, and delivery assurance across business and technical workstreams. The project involved the integration of multiple operational areas into a single platform, enhancing cross-agency financial visibility and transparency.Kāinga Ora
Cloud Strategy and Azure EnablementIn support of Kāinga Ora’s Cloud First policy, this project established enterprise-grade Microsoft Azure capabilities through the implementation of a secure, scalable cloud platform and supporting delivery frameworks.The scope included setting up a new Azure tenancy and landing zone architecture with full guardrails, governance processes, and cost controls. This provided the foundation for broader application migration and cloud service delivery. The initiative also established Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to support future automation and repeatability.I led the delivery of cloud operating models, guardrail definition, and stakeholder enablement strategies. The role also involved close coordination with internal technical teams and third-party providers to ensure compliance, risk management, and readiness across security, platform operations, and architecture domains.Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT)
Azure Cloud Platform Deployment and GovernanceMFAT engaged in a foundational transformation to modernise its technology platform via Microsoft Azure. This project established a new Azure environment built to support MFAT’s security, performance, and scalability requirements in line with government cloud standards.The delivery involved tenancy configuration, secure landing zone deployment, policy and guardrail setup, and stakeholder capability uplift. A key focus was on creating a structured, operational environment that allowed MFAT teams to deploy and manage cloud workloads safely and consistently.My role included leading cross-functional delivery teams, defining technical governance frameworks, implementing platform automation with Terraform, and supporting MFAT’s transition planning from legacy infrastructure. I also provided strategic guidance across procurement, delivery risk management, and executive-level reporting.NZ Customs – New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) Programme
Digital Border Innovation & Inter-Agency CoordinationThe New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) initiative aimed to modernise the country’s border entry process by replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system. Designed as a joint initiative between NZ Customs, the Ministry of Health, and MBIE, NZTD was critical to strengthening biosecurity, improving the traveller experience, and streamlining data sharing across border agencies.My role supported Customs in delivering key workstreams within this multi-agency programme, helping shape the delivery strategy and ensuring alignment between digital solution design and operational readiness. I worked closely with internal business leads, architects, and programme delivery partners to define business needs, manage risks, and maintain focus on inter-agency outcomes.The programme posed challenges around governance complexity, privacy, and integration with existing systems. I facilitated stakeholder engagement across government agencies, supported vendor coordination, and contributed to roadmap planning that balanced fast delivery with long-term strategic capability.NZ Customs – Border Systems Modernisation Programme
Transformation of Legacy Border Technology InfrastructureAs part of Customs’ wider transformation agenda, the Border Systems Modernisation Programme was launched to replace aging core systems with a future-fit, scalable digital architecture. The goal was to improve operational efficiency, security, and the capacity to manage increasingly complex international trade and travel demands.I was engaged to provide programme-level support across governance, planning, and digital strategy development. The role involved collaborating with solution architects, technology vendors, and enterprise PMO to develop phased delivery plans, coordinate dependencies, and support the development of a future-state operating model.A key contribution included aligning programme delivery with emerging legislative and policy frameworks while ensuring that stakeholder needs — from frontline border officers to partner agencies — were captured and embedded in the delivery lifecycle. The role also required structured risk management, benefit realisation support, and the development of clear governance artefacts for executive decision-making.This programme laid the foundations for Customs’ next-generation digital capability and positioned the agency to respond to future border security and trade pressures with agility and resilience.New Zealand Police OnDuty iOS App Development
New Zealand Police are world-leaders in mobility. This 18-month Agile project involved the development of next generation iOS OnDuty framework –the SMART and TCR applications for frontline policing. This project was groundbreaking on many levels (approach, timeline, technology), creating applications that will ultimately be deployed to over 6,500 front line police.Agile was a new discipline at New Zealand Police, and our challenge was to create two parallel agile teams, a combination of contract and on-staff resources with varying degrees of experience with the agile approach and mobility into a well performing unit to meet business expectations.The role included setup of the 40+ person agile team (agile lead, development, business analyst, test analyst) across three centres, line management of four simultaneous agile project streams, ongoing process enhancement and the development of the scalable, operational agile model. We managed daily risk, issue mitigation and escalation, as well as financial management (budget control, forecasting and reporting) and steering group reporting/escalation, as well as multiple vendor management (Vodafone, Smudge, Hexagon SI) and management of inter-agency requirements.MetraWeather Weather-as-a-Service Broadcasting Product Development
MetraWeather were looking for to develop a new product line to enhance their suite of media products and engaged NW1 to develop the concept as well as project, and product manage the Weather as a Service unit. We were responsible for the creation of the business case through to board approval, the recruitment of broadcasting professionals, as well as departmental financial management; management of the studio upgrade project from vendor selection through implementation; the development of departmental how-to guides; and direction of broadcast graphics for on air delivery.The project also included the strategic development, project and product management of ClipStore concept, including authoring of the business case and plan from concept to board approval. We were responsible for technical development, vendor selection, commercial negotiation and design, development of broadcast media, management of design resources, development of briefs from concept to technical delivery, marketing, and commercial development.

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