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ASSETERRA

Strategic Infrastructure Consulting

Infrastructure Excellence

From transportation networks to energy systems, we provide comprehensive asset management consulting across all critical infrastructure sectors in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Transportation Networks

Transportation Networks

Strategic management of roads, bridges, and transit systems to ensure safe, efficient movement of people and goods across New Zealand.

Energy & Utilities

Comprehensive asset management for power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure supporting New Zealand's energy future.

Oil and Gas

Specialised consulting for gas pipeline networks, processing facilities, and distribution systems ensuring safe and efficient energy delivery across New Zealand's gas infrastructure.

Water Systems

Expert consulting for water treatment, distribution, and wastewater management systems ensuring sustainable water security for communities.

Public Facilities

Strategic asset management for schools, hospitals, community centres, and government buildings that serve New Zealand communities.

Our Consulting Services

Comprehensive infrastructure asset management solutions tailored to your organisation's unique needs and challenges.

Asset Management Planning & Integration

We develop Asset Management Plans and supporting frameworks that translate organisational objectives into clear investment pathways. Our approach ensures plans are usable by technical teams, asset and activity whilst providing a solid foundation for integration with financial and long-term planning processes.

Key Capabilities:

Asset management and lifecycle strategies that translate policy and objectives into investment programmes.
Levels of service definition tied to statutory and organisational requirements.
Decision criteria and prioritisation logic to guide programme and improvements.
Alignment with recognised practice where appropriate – IIMM and ISO 55001.
Integration with financial planning, budget submissions and LTP.

Deliverables:

Asset Management Plans or targeted AMP chapters for strategic decision-making.
Investment frameworks and prioritisation models that support renewals and improvements.
Asset management and lifecycle strategies that articulate long-term investment needs, timing and implications.
Structured input for budget submissions and Long-Term Plan documentation.

Outcomes:

Strong alignment between organisational objectives, outcomes, risk management and expenditure.
Clear and prioritised investment choices that decision-makers can act on with confidence.
Plans that are practical to implement, monitor and deliver.

Maturity Assessments & Independent Reviews

We benchmark asset management practice against recognised standards and provide independent reviews. This gives organisations a clear pathway for improvement and greater confidence in their governance and decision-making. Our approach supports both long-term capability building and immediate assurance needs.

Key Capabilities:

Independent reviews of AMPs, business cases, options assessments and internal processes.
Maturity assessments benchmarked against IIMM and ISO 55001 criteria.
Gap analysis with staged, capacity-aware improvement roadmaps.
Preparation of evidence and materials to support governance and compliance reviews.

Deliverables:

Maturity assessment report with scores, evidence summaries and prioritised actions.
Improvement roadmap with milestones, responsibilities and indicative effort.
Independent review findings with clear commentary and recommended changes.

Outcomes:

Shared understanding of current capability, strengths and gaps.
Greater assurance and transparency for governance and compliance processes.
More robust decisions with clearer evidence base and reduced delivery risks.

Strategy, Business Cases & LTP Decision Support

We help organisations frame infrastructure challenges and choices so leaders can make informed, long-term decisions. Our work spans strategies, options analyses and business cases, with targeted inputs to the Long-Term Plan and Council papers that ensure decisions are clear, timely and well-supported.

Key Capabilities:

Framing problems and objectives, defining constraints and long-term scenarios.
Developing Infrastructure Strategy content to meet statutory and organisational requirements.
Coordinating cross-portfolio technical inputs to meet LTP deadlines and ensure consistency.
Conducting options analysis across service outcomes, risk, cost and deliverability.
Preparing business cases aligned with governance expectations and assurance needs.
Producing council papers and internal briefings in plain English for executives, elected members and CCO boards.

Deliverables:

Infrastructure Strategy content for the Long-Term Plan
Business cases with clear rationale, evaluation criteria, cost-benefit profiles and risk considerations.
Council papers that set out options, trade-offs and implications in plain English.
Slide packs and briefing materials for executives, elected members and CCO boards.

Outcomes:

Infrastructure strategy that connects long-term investment needs with organisational priorities.
Council papers and business cases that enable confident, timely and well-informed decisions.
Transparent pathways from evidence and analysis to clear recommendations.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

We help organisations lift their operational performance by streamlining processes, improving efficiency and embedding continuous improvement. Our approach combines best practice, targeted analysis and practical technology solutions to create more reliable operations, reduce unnecessary effort and build a foundation for ongoing improvement.

Key Capabilities:

Mapping end-to-end processes to identify hand-offs, pain points and control gaps.
Analysing efficiency issues such as duplication, delays, rework and unnecessary demand.
Developing operating procedures, accountability frameworks, and performance measures.
Establishing continuous improvement routines.
Applying best practice methods and technology tools that make daily operations more effective.

Deliverables:

Process maps and redesigned workflows with clear ownership.
Efficiency reviews highlighting quantified opportunities for improvement.
Standard operating procedures, RACIs, KPIs and performance dashboards.
Continuous improvement guide, backlogs and tracking solution.
Practical tools and templates to sustain operational improvements.

Outcomes:

Reduced delays, duplication and wasted effort in daily operations.
Measurable improvements in productivity, quality and service delivery.
Clearer accountability and performance tracking across teams.
A culture of continuous improvement embedded into business-as-usual.

Change & Project Delivery for Improvement Initiatives

We deliver improvement initiatives with disciplined project management and change support. This includes system upgrades, reporting improvements, asset management initiatives and organisational process changes. Our role is to initiate and structure projects, manage delivery, oversee risks and support adoption so that benefits are realised and sustained.

Key Capabilities:

Leading project initiation for long-term planning, asset management initiatives and organisational change.
Defining scope, schedule, dependencies, risks and governance structures.
Managing delivery through coordination, progress tracking and issue resolution.
Supporting change adoption with impact assessments, clear messaging and stakeholder briefings.
Overseeing transition to business-as-usual with simple controls and measures in place.

Deliverables:

Project initiation documents and structured delivery plans.
Progress reports tailored for sponsors and governance groups.
Change support materials such as briefing packs, guides, and quick-reference notes.
Adoption reviews, benefits tracking and business-as-usual handover documentation.

Outcomes:

Predictable and well-managed delivery of improvement initiatives.
Transparent progress reporting for executives, sponsors and governance groups.
Stronger adoption by teams, leading to benefits that last.
Organisational improvements that continue to deliver value as part of day-to-day operations.

Advisory Services

We provide advisory support for executives, managers and boards who need an independent perspective on complex and sensitive matters. Our role is to test logic, challenge assumptions and provide assurance, giving decision-makers confidence that critical choices are based on clear evidence and sound reasoning.

Key Capabilities:

Independent second opinions on critical documentation and key decisions.
Governance support, including pre-meeting checks and evidence reviews.
Advice on asset management, infrastructure groups and organisational performance.

Deliverables:

Concise memos, review notes and verbal briefings.
Participation in key meetings to test assumptions, clarify options and strengthen recommendations.
Independent advice notes that capture risks, implications and alternative course of actions.

Outcomes:

More confident and better-informed decisions at executive and governance levels.
Clearer understanding of risks, implications and available options.
Independent assurance that strengthens the credibility of decision-making.

Expert Infrastructure Asset Management

At ASSETERRA, we are business consultants and asset management experts who understand that infrastructure is the backbone of thriving communities. Our comprehensive consulting approach helps organisations maximise the value and performance of their infrastructure assets through strategic planning, risk management, and data-driven decision making.

ISO 55000
Asset Management Standards
IIMM
Infrastructure Management

Our Consulting Expertise in Aotearoa

As a newly established consulting firm, we bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to infrastructure asset management across New Zealand. Our team combines deep expertise with modern methodologies to deliver exceptional value.

Through cutting-edge consulting techniques and data-driven insights, we help organisations make informed decisions that maximise asset value whilst ensuring long-term sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Our Consulting Values

Strategic Excellence
Client-Centred Solutions
Data-Driven Insights
Sustainable Outcomes

Let's Build the Future Together

Ready to transform your infrastructure vision into reality? Our team of experts is here to guide you through every step of your asset management journey.

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