Our Story
Rooted in real-world experience, we’ve seen the power of diverse voices leading side by side.
CoLEAD was born from a simple idea: leadership works best when it’s shared.
We move beyond top-down decision-making, creating spaces where trust, partnership, and courage are responsibilities we carry together.
CoLEAD exists to turn that belief into action, igniting collective leadership that drives systems change, strengthens connections, and delivers transformational impact.
Our Horizon
A future where leadership is a shared journey, rooted in collaboration, connection, culture and collective strength.
Building thriving communities and driving meaningful systems change.
Our Commitment
Connection – Build Trust
We build authentic, enduring relationships that strengthen trust.
Collaboration – Work Together
We empower people to work across boundaries and perspectives.
Courage – Lead with Integrity
We drive change with boldness, integrity, and accountability.
Collective Impact – Create Shared Success
We measure success by the wellbeing of people, communities, and systems as a whole.
Community – Nurture Belonging
We nurture belonging and shared responsibility, creating space for everyone to contribute.
How we Work
Individual Strengths, Collective Impact
Me mahi tahi tātau mō te oranga o te katoa-Working together for the wellbeing of everyone
While Anna helps navigate the journey at CoLEAD, leadership is always collective. With our network of trusted experts, CoLEAD brings the right skills to each kaupapa.
Whether it’s facilitating courageous conversations, re-designing health and education pathways, or building systems for thriving communities, CoLEAD brings the team to walk alongside you.
Anna Hayward
Anna brings voices together to design solutions that last. With over two decades of experience across government, iwi, and community sectors, she works alongside a wide range of partners to ensure projects and programmes are value driven and deliver shared outcomes.
Guided by Te Tiriti, Anna helps turn vision into practical action, building pathways, relationships, and strategies that empower people, grow collective leadership, and create long-term wellbeing for both people and place.
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CoLEAD
Whakatāne
Aotearoa New Zealand
+64 233 456677
