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AI consulting in Auckland,
minus the hype.

Not sure where AI fits in your business, which tools to trust or how to keep customer data safe? We audit how you work today, find the tasks worth handing to AI and give you a clear, practical plan your team can actually follow.

  • AI readiness audit
  • AI roadmap
  • Tool selection
  • Team training
  • AI governance

Start with the problem,
not the tool.

What does an AI consultant do?

An AI consultant works out where AI can genuinely help your business, which tools to use and how to roll them out safely. Verum audits your processes, data and tools, builds a prioritised roadmap, helps you choose software and trains your team to use it well.

There's a new AI tool every week, each promising to change everything. Most businesses don't need more tools. They need to know which few tasks AI could take off their plate, what that's worth and how to do it without putting customer data at risk.

That's what an AI strategy and audit gives you. We look at how your team works, the tools and data you already have and where time disappears, then rank the opportunities by value and effort. Some are quick wins with tools you already pay for. Others might call for a custom chatbot or automated workflows.

We see AI as a feature inside the way you already work, not a separate product to bolt on. We've written about why. And because we build as well as advise, our roadmaps stay grounded in what's realistic to deliver.

Come and talk it through at our Albert Street office in Auckland CBD, or book a chat.

areas we review: people, processes, data and tools
4
years in digital
15+
completed projects
500+

Value first.
Then effort.

This is how an audit ranks ideas. Rank nine common ones, then pick a dot to see where it lands and why.
Opportunity map
Value

Effort

Nine ideas, unranked

Ideas we hear in most audits. Press Rank ideas to score each one for value and effort and see where it lands.

  1. FAQ answers
  2. Leads to CRM
  3. Invoice entry
  4. AI search
  5. Policy bot
  6. Forecasting
  7. Meeting notes
  8. Auto social posts
  9. Phone bot

Example scores. Your audit ranks your own ideas.

Everything AI strategy & audits takes.
Under one roof.

Strategy, build and ongoing tuning from one in-house Auckland team, with a person always in the loop.
  • AI readiness audit

    We review your processes, systems, data and team skills to see where AI could help. What needs sorting first, like messy data or tools that don't talk to each other.

    • Process and workflow review
    • Systems and data review
    • Team interviews
    • Readiness report
  • AI opportunity roadmap

    A prioritised list of where AI and automation fit, ranked by value, effort and risk. Quick wins come first, with bigger projects mapped out over time.

    • Opportunity shortlist
    • Value and effort scoring
    • Phased roadmap
    • Effort and cost estimates
  • Tool selection

    Off-the-shelf tool, add-on to software you already use, or custom build? We compare options against your needs, budget, existing systems and data requirements, then give you a straight recommendation.

    • Requirements checklist
    • Tool comparison
    • Data and security review
    • Recommendation and next steps
  • Team enablement & training

    Hands-on sessions that show your team how to use AI well in their actual jobs. Writing better prompts to checking what comes back. Plus simple guides they can return to.

    • Team workshops
    • Role-based use cases
    • Prompt guides and templates
    • Follow-up support
  • AI governance & privacy

    A short, plain-English AI policy that sets out which tools are approved, what data can go into them and who checks the results, written with your Privacy Act 2020 obligations in mind.

    • AI use policy
    • Approved tools list
    • Data handling rules
    • Risk and review checklist
  • Pilot projects

    Test one opportunity on a small scale before you commit. We build a focused pilot, measure it against agreed goals and help you decide whether to roll it out further.

    • Pilot scope and goals
    • Build and test
    • Results review
    • Go or no-go recommendation

Is an AI audit right for you?
Here’s how to tell.

  • You know AI could help, but you're not sure where to start.
  • Your team already uses AI tools without clear rules on what's allowed.
  • You're being pitched AI products and want a straight second opinion.
  • You want to protect customer data while trying new tools.
  • You'd like a plan before spending on a bigger build.

How we work.
Step by step.

Clear stages, clear goals and no surprises, from the first coffee to the results.
  1. Step 1

    We discover.

    We talk to you and your team and review your processes, tools and data to find where time and money are going.

  2. Step 2

    We plan.

    We rank the opportunities by value, effort and risk, then turn them into a practical roadmap with clear first steps.

  3. Step 3

    We execute.

    We help you choose tools, train your team and run a pilot. If you'd like us to deliver the roadmap, our build team takes it from there.

  4. Step 4

    We evaluate.

    We review results against the goals we set, update the roadmap and help you decide what to tackle next.

AI strategy & audits,
answered.

Straight answers to what people ask us most. Anything else, just ask.

  • How much does AI consulting cost in NZ?

    The cost of AI consulting in NZ depends on the size of your business, how many teams and processes we review and whether you'd like training or a pilot included. We scope it with you up front, so get a quote to get started.

  • How long does an AI audit take?

    The length of an AI audit depends on how many teams and systems are involved, but we keep audits focused so you get a usable roadmap, not a report that sits on a shelf. We'll agree a timeline when we scope the work.

  • Is it safe for my staff to use ChatGPT at work?

    Staff can use ChatGPT safely at work with clear rules in place. The main risks are staff pasting customer or confidential information into tools that may store it or use it for training, and trusting answers without checking them. We help you choose business-grade tools, set an AI use policy and train your team on what's okay.

  • Does my business need an AI policy?

    If your team uses AI tools, yes, even a simple one. A short policy sets out approved tools, what data can and can't go into them and who checks the results, which supports your Privacy Act 2020 obligations and keeps everyone on the same page.

  • Do you offer AI training for staff?

    Yes. We run practical workshops built around your team's actual tasks, so people leave knowing how to use AI tools well, where they fall short and how to check the results.

  • Will you build what's on the roadmap?

    We can. We build chatbots, automations and custom integrations in-house, but the roadmap is yours to take wherever you like.

Let’s grab
a coffee.

Tell us where you want to be. We’ll show you how to get there, with a plan built for your business, not a template.

Abdullah Alacozai

Talk to AbdullahManaging Director, 17 Albert Street

4.8out of 5 on Google

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