Better decisions.
Better outcomes.
We help clients make better strategy, policy and investment decisions in the climate, waste and resource efficiency sectors.
Our purpose
We partner with organisations across the private, public, and non-profit sectors to deliver transformational outcomes. By maximising the impact of community and business investments, we contribute to a more sustainable, equitable, and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.
In case you are wondering about the name, Versity comes from the Latin word ‘versus’ meaning ‘to turn’. To us, Versity stands for the shift in thinking we need to solve today’s most challenging social and environmental issues.
Our services & offers
We want our clients to get the most their policies, programmes and investments. Our service offering is framed around four interconnected pillars:
Research & Insights
We undertake research, policy and business analysis, including feasibility studies, investment scrutiny, and resource recovery business case development
Strategy & Development
We facilitate and co-create business and organisational strategies, with emphasis on ESG factors; & develop effective policies, programmes, and partnerships
Implementation & Delivery
We provide government relations advice and advocacy; assistance with funding applications; & project and programme management
Evaluation & Review
We develop outcomes and performance frameworks & conduct assessment aimed at driving improvement, generating insights, and maximising impact through compelling storytelling
Our work
Examples of our projects & client work
Business case development
We supported the review and development of a Better Business Case for processing of organic materials for beneficial use. The work involved particular focus on the commercial, economic and financial case, as well as technical feasibility.
Waste minimisation strategies & plans
We have worked with a range of clients on Waste Management & Minimisation Plans (WMMPs), including feasibility studies, and development of bespoke strategies for optimising resource recovery and waste service options.
Outcomes & evaluation projects
Funding & advocacy
What we believe
Investment decisions are being made every day, on well-intended plans, products, policies and programmes aimed at making the world a better place. This is the good news. Despite the good intentions of purpose-driven businesses and impact investors, many initiatives fall short. Why? Often, outcomes are vague, strategies misaligned, research insufficient, or resources and capability lacking. Sometimes, effective programs lack proper evaluation, leaving their success unproven. Have you faced these challenges? We have—and we’re here to help.
How we work
No matter where you are on the journey to better outcomes, we work collaboratively from your starting point.
Clients at the heart
We work in partnership with our clients. The better we understand you, your organisation and your issues, the more we can help.
Keep it simple
Practical, tailored and fit for purpose solutions, with no academic or consulting jargon. Simple also means phased approaches that reduce your cost and risk.
Capability raising is key
We equip you with the knowledge, attitudes and skills your team needs to sustain positive change into the future.
Actionable insights
We provide you with a set of actionable insights and an execution roadmap to prioritise the next steps.
We are inclusive
We value people’s differences and encourage diversity of thought and action. We respectfully listen, learn and collaborate to empower those who partner with us.
Michelle Kazor: MSES; BA Director & Consultant
Before re-establishing Versity, Michelle was the Director of Waste Investment at the Ministry for the Environment, responsible for over $200M of investment into infrastructure over a four year period. In addition to her consulting practice, Michelle is a national Waste Advisory Board member, and on the board of Cool-Safe, an accredited product stewardship organisation. She supports clients with strategy, policy, service design and investment advisory.
Joanne McGregor: MsEng; BCEng Director & Consultant
Joanne is a cvil engineer with long-standing involvement in the waste sector. Her extensive public and private experience, includes two years as a WMF Senior Investment Manager. Joanne produces actionable research, technical due diligence and feasibility review, project development, and resource recovery business cases.
Who we are
The practice is led by Michelle Kazor and Joanne McGregor.
Together we bring senior leadership, industry and consulting experience across corporate, local and central government and non-profit sectors.
Michelle and Joanne have worked together in a range of capacities for over twenty years. The merger of Michelle’s strategy, policy and investment insights with Joanne’s engineering and operational expertise, creates a winning combination.