Sharing our smarts
As Gold Partners we enjoy a close relationship with Microsoft and have had several opportunities to collaborate and share our knowledge on Microsoft.com
About us
Let's make work better
Our vision and mission - transforming how work gets done in New Zealand.
Formed in 2004 by Sarah Heal and Grant Margison, Information Leadership has remained dedicated to making work better for New Zealand organisations for over 20 years.
With offices in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Dunedin, we showcase a proven ability to execute and cover all disciplines needed to create Microsoft365 solutions that thrive and grow - from Dargaville to Invercargill.
We exist to make work better by helping public agencies be more accountable, efficient and easier to interact with; and commercial organisations be more competitive, innovative, secure and resilient.
Our Values
Our vision and mission is to be the recognised leader in helping New Zealand thrive and prosper through smart ways of using information and knowledge.
Team Players
We’ve got each other’s backs
Playing your part, supporting & trusting others to do theirs
Gracefully receiving feedback & providing constructive feedback to others
Interacting respectfully taking into account behavioural preferences
Thriving
Feeling valued & making a difference
Challenging, fulfilling & meaningful work
Playing to your strengths & interests
Opportunities to grow and learn
Challenging Ourselves
Are we making work better?
Raising the bar/redefining what 'good' looks like
Delivering on this
Continually improving delivery & working together
Generous
To each other and customers with our time, thoughts and actions
We go beyond expectations in giving help, advice and support to customers
We help our colleagues, learn, grow and meet their commitments to customers
We are forgiving and gentle to people and assume the best of others’ intent and actions
Great experience & outcome
Customers are delighted with our work
Great experience working with us, confidence that we will understand their needs & act in their best interests
Pragmatic solutions that embrace constraints
Multi-disciplinary teamwork; problem solving & ‘attention to detail’ delivery
Reliable & Prepared
We do what we say we will
We are clear about what is expected and allocate enough time & the right resources
Our planning is proactive to meet deliverables and we communicate early if we cannot
We avoid expedient shortcuts by planning and preparing for what can go wrong
Stronger together: partnering with the best to make sure you get the most from your technology investment.
Microsoft Solutions Partner - Modern Work
As members of the Microsoft Partner Network, we enjoy a close relationship with Microsoft, both locally and globally, and are given the opportunity to influence the product roadmap by providing feedback to the Microsoft Product Team.
Microsoft Partner of the Year
Building a strong reputation and track record, this is the third win at the Partner Awards in the last four years. 2020's award reflects the successful partnership with Tasman District Council to deliver a new digital workplace on Microsoft 365 affectionately named 'DORIS', or Digital Office Records and Information System.
Information Leadership previously won 'Empowering Employees' for our work with Todd Energy in 2019 and was highly commended for Modern Workplace. In 2021, Information Leadership was a finalist in the hotly contested, Modern Work Microsoft Partner of the Year award for the case study with NZ Qualifications Authority.
ALGIM Elite Partner
We are also proud to be Elite Partners with the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM), supporting the professional development and thought leadership of IT and ICT staff of local government bodies.
Content Services Partner
The first and only Kiwi owned company to be a member of this prestigious global program. Selected for our expertise in compliance/records management and implementation, partners in the Content Services program help customers achieve more with their content in Microsoft 365.
Content Services, also referred to as ‘Enterprise Content Management’, include document management, intranet, workflow, records management and knowledge management tools and systems.
Our management team
Grant Margison
Director & Strategy Lead
A co-founder of Information Leadership, Grant combines his experience in corporate management roles with a passion for technology and information. Grant is in charge of strategic direction and innovation at Information Leadership.
Sarah Heal
Director & Chief Executive
A co-founder of Information Leadership, Sarah is an enthusiastic advocate for the power of information. She has a deep recordkeeping, change management and information management background that sets Information Leadership apart.
Katherine Deacon
Commercial Manager
An experienced and people-focused leader with over 20 years of Australasian experience, Katherine loves to ensure relationships with customers are set up for success to deliver a great experience and outcome.
Stephen Gallagher
Technology Manager
Stephen brings over 10 years of experience to lead our newly formed Technology Team. He is passionate about driving innovation and product development and plays a key role in bringing together our development, infrastructure and innovation functions to shape and deliver our iWorkplace roadmap.
Mark Watson
Solution & Engagement Manager
With over 15 years of lead consulting experience Mark is passionate about increasing awareness and the art of the possible, and ensuring organisations are making the most of their digital investments.
David Seel
Major Implementations & Project Director
David is an outstanding technical and project leader who has been with Information Leadership for 19+ years. He has deep technical and systems knowledge as well as experience delivering projects across complex organisations in multiple sectors.
Kristy Archer
365 Practice Lead
Kristy uses her pragmatic and organised approach as a superb project and design lead for ECM projects. This includes a specialty for Council EDRMS and ECM implementations. Kristy has been with Information Leadership for 14+ years.
Ian Morrish
Technical Director - Infrastructure & Cloud Platforms
Ian is one of New Zealand's top SharePoint experts, having worked at Microsoft for 10 years prior to joining Information Leadership. His expertise in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 is invaluable, and he regularly mentors Information Leadership and customer staff.
Jos Auker-Woor
Technical Director - Development
Jos' experience spans more than 20 years and he excels at sharing new technology and ways of working. He puts his second-to-none trouble shooting skills to work as lead architect for Information Leadership's iWorkplace product line.
Our solution & engagement team
Mark Watson
Solution & Engagement Manager
With over 15 years of lead consulting experience Mark is passionate about increasing awareness and the art of the possible, and ensuring organisations are making the most of their digital investments.
Darragh Eccles
Relationship Manager
Darragh is a seasoned SaaS & Enterprise Software relationship manager with a wealth of experience in navigating complex business requirements. His passion and expertise for helping kiwi organisations on their digital transformation journey makes him a trusted advisor. Darragh excels at understanding customer challenges, fostering long-term relationships, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.
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Sophie Harland
Relationship Manager
Sophie is a motivated and passionate professional known for her results-driven approach and team collaboration. She excels at building lasting relationships and is eager to assist IL customers on their digital journey. With experience in local government, for-purpose, education, and private sectors, Sophie understands diverse business drivers and thrives in environments where she can link strategy to digital deliverables.
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Next Steps
Learn from and leverage our expertise by exploring our Information Management whitepapers, webinars and case studies.
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