Garth Magnussen

Strengthening Capability and Improving Efficiency

Over nearly three decades, Garth has held leadership roles within the New Zealand Defence Force and worked with the United Nations, NATO, and coalition partners. His experience spans operational planning, organisational change, safety management, and stakeholder engagement. He has a track record of strengthening capability, improving efficiency, and delivering outcomes under pressure. A pivotal moment came when he chose to channel this experience into consulting, applying lessons from complex organisations to support the growth and resilience of New Zealand businesses, particularly SMEs facing the everyday pressures of people, systems, and growth.

Sustainable Transformation through through Disciplined Strategy

Garth believes sustainable transformation is achieved through trust, disciplined strategy, effective management, and genuine engagement with people. Determined and curious, he works alongside business owners to simplify problems, strengthen capability, and create the time and space for growth. Outside of work, Garth continues to invest in professional development and lifelong learning. He values time with family and enjoys the outdoors and staying active, seeing these pursuits as an important source of balance and resilience.

Points of Difference:

• Proven leadership and management experience in complex environments, now applied to help SMEs strengthen capability and resilience.
• A willingness to take calculated risks and tackle tough challenges alongside business owners to deliver meaningful change.
• A practical, people-centred approach built on accountability and problem-solving that ensures advice turns into real results.