Management consulting services to strengthen businesses, organisations, communities and people

JMP Consulting is a management consulting company that specialises in strategic, management and operational advice in the areas of Māori and Pasifika community development, economic development, business development, project management and employment strategies.

Jody Hamilton - Director (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngārauru, Ngāti Raukawa)
Jody is an experienced community engagement practitioner and business development coach. 

Joe Baker - Director (Samoan descent)
With a background in banking, construction, retail and business ownership, Joe provides project management services and business support services. 

Ashlyn Obers - Consultant (Cook Islands descent, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa)
Ashlyn is a superstar who manages and delivers projects. She also leads research and community engagement. 

Sarah Cotter - Projects Lead 
Sarah has extensive experience in ISO 9001 compliance, tender and award development and continuous improvement. She delivers structured, process-led solutions that enhance performance across quality, health and safety, contract coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Pai Rivaia (She/Her) - Administrator (Pukapukan - Cook Islands and Vaitupu/Funafuti - Tuvaluan descent.) Grounded in strong Pasifika values and community, Pai identifies as part of the Rainbow/MVPFAFF+ community, bringing a rich intersection of culture, identity, and lived experience to her work.

Ariana Walker - Facilitator (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Whanganui-ā-Orotu) Ariana seizes every opportunity to grow her knowledge base and welcomes learning into her world. She challenges the status quo and brings an edge to the team to ensure we are always thinking outside the box.

JMP Consulting collaborates with a national network of associates to deliver quality projects, including Te Huia Bill Hamilton (Treaty education and community engagement), Kym Hamilton (Kārearea: Institute for Change, for research and planning) and Michaela Vodanovich (Game Changer, for business growth services).