🚀 On-Demand Leadership for NZ Trailblazers
On-Demand Digital Partner
Your Embedded Digital Leader — On Tap for 6–24 Months
Need a Chief Digital Officer without the $250k salary?
I become your digital engine — driving strategy, slashing costs, and unlocking growth for Kiwi enterprises.
Book a zero-commitment chat to uncover your quick wins.
Why Kiwi Businesses Love On-Demand Digital Leadership
NZ’s economy is evolving fast: Supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, and AI opportunities demand agile tech leaders. But hiring a full-time CDO? $250k+ a year — plus KiwiSaver and leave loading.
My On-Demand Digital Partner service changes the game:
Affordable Expertise
20–50% of a salaried exec for laser-focused delivery.
NZ-Savvy Solutions
Mastery of local ecosystems — Privacy Act compliance, Xero syncs, DIA cloud standards, and Chorus fibre integrations.
Track Record
$50M+ efficiencies unlocked at Chorus NZ.
Flexible Scaling
Ramp up for projects, dial down post-launch.
What You Get: Always-On Partnership, Tangible Wins
I don’t advise from the sidelines — I lead from within. Here’s your full toolkit:
Daily Collaboration
- Weekly Syncs: 1-hour Zoom or coffee meetups (I cover Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch — expenses reimbursed).
- Private Slack Channel: I’m in it daily. Fire off questions on tech stacks, vendors, or urgent fixes.
- Unlimited Access: Async support via Slack/email. Responses within hours, not days.
Strategy & Delivery
- Tailored Digital Roadmap: 90-day sprints — e.g., ERP migration → customer portals → predictive analytics.
- Vendor Mastery: I handle RFPs, negotiations (Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft), and NZ-specific integrations.
- Live OKR Dashboard: Built in ClickUp — monitor adoption rates, ROI, and efficiency metrics in real-time.
Leadership & Innovation
- Quarterly Offsites: “Board-in-a-Box” — I run facilitated sessions with your team, including market scans and innovation workshops.
- Exclusive Chorus Fibre Playbook: Step-by-step guides from my 87% national rollout — procurement, deployment, optimisation.
- Compliance Check: Full audits for Privacy Act, cybersecurity (NZTCS-aligned), and grant eligibility (Callaghan Innovation).
Extra Value
- Team Training: Hands-on sessions in Power BI, no-code tools, or change management.
- Growth Assets: Custom pitch decks, data visualisations, and board reports.
- Smooth Handover: End-of-engagement blueprint for your internal crew.
All in plain English — focused on your revenue, your risks, your NZ reality.
Perfect For: Ambitious NZ Operators
This is built for established players hitting the accelerator:
- Enterprises Scaling Up: Retailers syncing online/offline, manufacturers adding IoT for real-time tracking.
- Public Sector Innovators: Agencies ditching legacy for secure cloud — slashing budgets while boosting services.
- Family Businesses Evolving: Next-gen handovers with digital succession planning — from manual processes to automated insights.
$10M–$100M revenue? Digital bottlenecks holding you back? You’re in the sweet spot.
Transparent Pricing
Designed for businesses that need flexible consulting support — from one-off sessions to structured project delivery. These options suit organisations wanting clarity, certainty, and access to specialist capability without long-term commitments.
Hourly Rate
Targeted consulting for strategy, digital direction, product and platform guidance, or specialist advisory. Ideal for focused engagements requiring flexibility.
$220/hr + GST
Common Uses:
- Strategic advisory
- Platform and product direction
- Rapid reviews
- Short targeted support
- Flexible engagement
Day Rate
A full day of strategic consulting, discovery, analysis, or delivery support. Available in standard or high-intensity formats depending on the depth and pace required.
$1,700 – $1,900/day + GST
$1,700/day – Standard Consulting
- Workshops, discovery sessions, reviews
- Well-defined scope and minimal prep
- Ideal for multi-day engagements
$1,900/day – High-Intensity or Strategic Day
- Executive planning, urgent delivery, crisis support
- Complex alignment or deep preparation
- High-impact strategic outcomes
Fixed-Scope
Pre-defined engagements with clear deliverables, such as capability assessments, technology reviews, service design sessions, or roadmap development.
From $4,500 + GST
Example Packages:
- Digital capability assessments
- Platform and product reviews
- Technology and service evaluations
- CX/EX design sessions
- Roadmap development
- Operating model or value stream mapping
You get:
- Fixed price
- Clearly defined scope
- Timeboxed delivery
- High-quality documentation
Retainer Model
Ongoing access to senior digital expertise with guaranteed hours, priority availability, and consistent support across strategy, delivery, and operational needs.
From $3,500/month + GST
Retainer Benefits:
- Guaranteed hours each month
- Priority access
- Advisory across product, delivery, or technology
- Roadmap or portfolio alignment
- Support across strategy, delivery, or transformation
Tailored for teams working in Agile environments who want sprint-aligned support. These options integrate directly into your team rhythm, offering clarity, consistency, and targeted value without the overhead of hiring full-time roles.
Discovery Sprint
A fast, structured 1–2 sprint engagement that uncovers problems, defines value, and provides a clear path forward.
$7,900 + GST
Includes:
- Rapid discovery analysis
- Problem & opportunity framing
- Stakeholder interviews & workshops
- Value mapping
- Early-stage solution or scope definition
- Delivery of insights + recommended next steps
Sprint Advisory Package
Lightweight strategic support within your existing squad or leadership group.
$2,500 + GST per sprint (2 weeks)
Includes:
- Sprint ceremonies participation
- Backlog prioritisation
- Planning & decision support
- Stakeholder alignment
- Strategic delivery or technical direction
Sprint Boost / On-Demand Specialist
Hands-on support to accelerate delivery, unblock progress, or shape important work.
$4,950 + GST per sprint (2 weeks)
Includes:
- Hands-on refinement or delivery
- Product or service guidance
- UX / service design input (if needed)
- Detailed problem solving
- Support with BA, mapping, shaping, or solution direction
Quarterly Agile Partner (Retainer)
For organisations needing ongoing partnership, consistent advice, and clarity across multiple sprints.
$8,500 – $10,500 + GST per quarter
Includes:
- Guaranteed monthly hours (minimum 10–15)
- Priority access
- Strategic and operational support
- Portfolio, product, and delivery alignment
- Coaching, uplift, and continuous improvement
Working Standards
My engagements are structured around standard consulting days with a focus on outcomes over hours. Rates include consultation, delivery, and supporting documentation. All pricing is exclusive of GST.
Project Options
Engagement options include daily rates, weekly packages, retainers, or fixed-price scoped work. Long-term partnerships (3+ months) may qualify for preferred pricing.
Location Flexibility
Remote-first, with Auckland on-site availability as required. Travel outside Auckland is fully supported at standard day rates plus reasonable expenses.
How Engagement Works
Working with a senior digital consultant should be simple, transparent, and outcome-focused. Here’s how we typically engage, from first conversation to delivery.
1. Initial Conversation
We discuss your needs, context, and priorities to understand where our support will add the most value.
2. Proposal & Scope
Based on the discussion, we outline a clear scope, suggested package (hourly, day rate, fixed-scope, retainer, or agile sprint), and associated pricing.
3. Engagement Kickoff
We start the work, whether that’s a discovery session, workshop, sprint, or ongoing retainer support, with agreed-upon outcomes and timeline.
4. Delivery & Collaboration
Work is delivered iteratively or as agreed, with regular touchpoints, updates, and opportunities for feedback to ensure alignment.
5. Review & Next Steps
At the end of each engagement or sprint, we review outcomes, learnings, and potential next steps for ongoing improvement or further engagements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Working with a senior digital consultant should be simple, transparent, and outcome-focused. Here’s how we typically engage, from first conversation to delivery.
Q: How do I know which package is right for my organisation?
A: Start with a discovery conversation. We’ll assess your needs and recommend the package that best aligns with your goals and delivery approach.
Q: Can I combine different engagement types?
A: Yes. Many clients mix hourly/day rates with fixed-scope projects or agile sprints to suit their priorities. We design engagements for flexibility.
Q: Do you work remotely or on-site?
A: Both. We collaborate effectively via remote tools, but can also work on-site for workshops, sprints, or leadership sessions as needed.
Q: Are your rates negotiable?
A: Rates are structured to reflect seniority and outcomes. Packages are transparent, and we can discuss custom solutions if required.
Q: Can I engage you for part of a sprint or short-term advisory?
A: Absolutely. Our Sprint Boost / On-Demand Specialist package is designed for tactical, short-term input.
Q: How quickly can engagements start?
A: Most engagements can start within 1–2 weeks, depending on your requirements and scheduling.
Q: Are agile packages only for teams running agile programmes?
A: While designed for agile teams, these packages also work for organisations seeking iterative, outcome-focused support in short timeframes.
Ready to Get Started?
Exact pricing tailored after your free audit call.
Tangible Wins You Bank
Kiwi at Heart
Auckland HQ, nationwide travel, global partnerships (Salesforce, AWS , Microsoft).
Enterprise DNA
Transformations for Telecom, Chorus and iconic NZ brands.
Bottom-Line Obsessed
Every move links to profit — 20–40% efficiencies typical in Year 1.
Referral Gold
100% clients recommend. Confidentiality guaranteed.
Chris Dwyer – Your Digital Powerhouse
Chris Dwyer
"20+ years turning complex tech into revenue." NZ-based, global impact.
Trusted Results
Measurable revenue + customer wins.
Bold Vision
Big-picture strategy + day-one execution.
Proven Expertise
Enterprise-grade fixes for Kiwi scale.
Agile Collaboration
Adapt fast, ship with your team.
People-First Design
Intuitive tech your staff loves.
FAQ: Quick Kiwi Answers
90 days? Fixed price? Too good for my chaos?
Yes! 15-min audit customises – 99% fit. AI accelerates, we handle the heavy lift.
What if we need tweaks mid-sprint?
Agile iterations built-in. Weekly pulses keep us aligned.
Payment options?
Payments? 3x monthly (e.g., NZ$5k/mo). Xero invoice, no interest. 30-day terms for Kiwi cashflow.
What tools do you use?
Xero, Google, Shopify, Zapier, ClickUp – your stack or mine.
Guarantee details?
Hit agreed KPIs or full refund. No questions.
Team size needed from me?
4-8 hours/week. We handle heavy lift.
Post-90 days?
6-month playbook + optional retainers.
How do the focus areas work?
They match your top business priorities (e.g., tech setup, sales boost) – we clarify in the audit call.
Ready to Smash Flat Growth in 90 Days?
Only 4 Spots Left This Quarter – Kiwi Businesses, Claim Yours!
- ✅ Fixed-price sprint: NZ$12k–$35k
- ✅ AI-accelerated results: 2.8x average ROI
- ✅ Full ownership + 6-month scaling guide
- ✅ Hit KPIs or full refund – zero risk
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Unlock explosive revenue, wow customers, and streamline ops. Your digital future starts here.
*No fluff. No overruns. Just proven Kiwi wins.*