About the Facilitator

Dr Rod Lane leads the design and delivery of these AI workshops. He is Director of Innovation and Technology at the New Zealand School Boards Association and a former Associate Professor of Education at Macquarie University, Sydney.

Rod is an active researcher in AI in education, with peer-reviewed papers on generative AI in schools published in leading international journals. He is a keynote speaker on AI governance, risk management and effective integration of technology in the classroom, and led the development of an AI-powered policy designer used by schools across New Zealand.

Rod's career spans classroom teaching, teacher education and senior academic leadership. He combines best-practice research with practical knowledge of how schools actually work.

Rod designs every workshop for the people doing the work — principals, teachers, IT coordinators, and administrative staff — so participants leave with the confidence, skills, and judgement to use AI effectively, safely, and in ways that genuinely improve student learning outcomes.

Upcoming workshops & events

We provide practical support in artificial intelligence (AI), digital literacy, digital strategy, and automation — helping boards, leaders, and teams reduce risk, improve efficiency, and deliver real, measurable improvements.

Our work is grounded in the realities of education, public-sector, and community organisations, with a strong focus on governance, capability building, and fit-for-purpose implementation.

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What we offer

We provide four core service areas through scheduled events or custom delivery for your organisation.

AI Implementation & Consulting: Implementation planning, governance frameworks, staff training, troubleshooting, and risk assessment for organisations adopting AI tools. Includes rollout support, acceptable-use policy development, role-based guidance, and compliance checking.

Digital Literacy & Capability Building: Role-based digital skills training for leadership teams, administrative staff, and front-line workers navigating digital transformation. Includes technology literacy, capability development pathways, and transformation training for change champions.

Digital Strategy Development: Strategic planning, AI integration roadmaps, and governance-ready frameworks for organisations planning digital change. Includes organisational AI strategy, implementation milestones, and decision frameworks with clear ownership and timelines.

Automation & Process Optimisation: Business process automation consulting, workflow design, and implementation support for high-volume administrative tasks. We identify automation opportunities, design sustainable solutions, and provide governance frameworks for safe rollout.

All services include templates, frameworks, practical action plans, and role-based guidance you can implement immediately.

Who we work with

Our services are designed for people responsible for capability, operations, governance, and change, including:

· School boards and education leaders
· Leadership teams and managers driving digital change
· Boards and governance groups strengthening digital and AI oversight
· Operations and administration teams improving systems and processes
· NGOs and community organisations building capability and resilience

If you're not yet sure what support you need, we can help you identify the right next step — whether you're exploring AI tools, building digital capability, or considering automation.

Our practice reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles — supporting inclusive, culturally grounded approaches to governance, capability building, and responsible technology use. We consider equity, access, and context so digital transformation works for every community, not just the best-resourced.

Testimonials

"[The workshop was] very engaging and provided practical insights." — Dr Patrick Nolan, Director, Policy and Research, The Retirement Commission, Wellington

"The workshop was well-structured, engaging, hands-on, and went at our pace, allowing us to actively practice tasks relevant to our work rather than just being theoretical." — The Retirement Commission Research Team, Wellington

"We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Dr Rod Lane learning about AI strategy planning and policy. He provided an incredible amount of valid, essential information that has given us the perfect foundation to begin implementing AI at our school. We highly recommend his expertise to any educational institution looking to navigate the future of AI safely and strategically." — Tina Anderson and Molly Porter, Rototuna Primary School

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between scheduled events and custom delivery?
Scheduled events are open-registration workshops and webinars available through our booking system above. Custom delivery is tailored to your organisation's specific context, team size, and timing needs, and can be delivered online or in-person.

Do you work with organisations outside the education sector?
Yes — we work with government agencies, NGOs, community organisations, and educational institutions across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our expertise in education governance equips us to support any public or community sector organisation with similar accountability, resource, and stakeholder challenges.

How do I know which service or approach is right for us?
Get in touch using the form below. We'll discuss your goals, constraints, and current state, then recommend the best approach — whether that's joining a scheduled event or designing something custom for your organisation.