Are you confident you're making the right technology decisions?
Technology decisions can be complex, costly and difficult to reverse. Whether you're reviewing a digital strategy, evaluating AI opportunities, managing technology risks or dealing with a programme that's not delivering, an independent perspective can make all the difference.
Paua Interface provides experienced, objective advice to help leaders understand their options, challenge assumptions and make well-informed decisions.
Our Advisory Services
Independent, senior-level advice to help organisations assess challenges, manage risk and make informed technology decisions.
01. Independent Digital Strategy Review
Assess your digital direction, technology investments and organisational readiness. Gain an objective perspective on what's working, what's missing and where to focus next.
02. AI, Security, Data & Cloud Risk Assurance Review
Understand the risks, governance gaps and dependencies associated with AI, security, data and cloud technologies. Strengthen assurance and make decisions with greater confidence.
03. Technology Programme Assessment & Recovery
Gain an independent assessment of programmes, delivery challenges, procurement and vendor performance. Identify practical actions to restore confidence and improve outcomes.
Why Paua Interface?
Experience. Independence. Perspective.
Established in 2002, Paua Interface brings more than two decades of experience advising organisations on digital and technology governance, strategy and complex technology challenges across government, health, business, security, education, environment and other sectors.
Our work has been predominantly at governance and strategic levels, supporting boards, executives and senior leaders to set direction, evaluate options, oversee significant technology investments and manage risk. This is complemented by practical experience at the operational level, providing an informed understanding of the challenges organisations face in translating strategy into delivery.
Our advice is grounded in practical experience and free from technology vendor, product or commercial interests that could influence our recommendations.
Our role is to challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and help leaders make decisions that serve their organisation's interests.
Engagements are flexible, focused and transparent, with clear priorities, agreed budgets and regular progress discussions. You work directly with an experienced senior adviser.
Established 2002. Independent governance, strategy and technology advisory.
Our Track Record
Established experience. Across sectors. At every level of leadership.
Since 2002, Paua Interface has delivered independent digital, data and technology advisory services to a diverse range of organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.
120+ clients | 160+ engagements | 25 government clients | Established 2002
Our experience spans central and local government, health, education, business, non-government organisations, and the not-for-profit sector. Engagements have ranged from strategic governance and executive advisory through to complex transformation programmes, independent reviews and specialist assessments.
This breadth of experience brings a practical, cross-sector perspective to the challenges facing today's organisational leaders.
Selected Advisory Experience
Strategic challenges. Independent expertise. Practical outcomes.
Paua Interface has supported organisations wth complex technology, data and governance challenges, often involving decisions with significant organisational or wider public implications.
Our engagements combine senior strategic advice with specialist expertise where required, drawing on established professional networks to address the particular demands of each assignment.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted advice. Experienced judgement. Strong relationships.
Our clients value the combination of strategic insight, technical understanding and independent judgement that Paua Interface brings to complex organisational challenges.
Craig Jones
Deputy Chief Executive, Stats NZ | Tatauranga Aotearoa
“I highly recommend Robyn and the Pāua Interface team for any data and digital strategy work. Robyn’s technical knowledge, strategic nous and relational skills are a rare mix. You’re looking at a unicorn.”
Stuart Bloomfield
Chief Data and Digital, Health NZ
“With her formidable intellect and grasp of complex system issues she helped identify gaps in our plans, and contributed to the design of one of the largest data and digital operating models in the country, the establishment of the National Data Platform and the National Data Governance Framework. I could trust and rely on her advice.”
Dr Mataroria Lyndon
Health-sector leader, academic and former board member, Te Aka Whai Ora
“Robyn's knowledge and expertise were instrumental in establishing a new data and digital function, specifically by championing the creation of Virtual ICT and data teams, facilitating data sharing, and establishing principles of sovereignty for data, information, privacy, and security.”
“Beyond technical expertise, Robyn is a skilled communicator, effectively sharing her knowledge in written reports, presentations, and hui at senior management and governance levels.”
Peter Fletcher-Dobson
Chief Digital Officer, Work-based Learning, Te Pūkenga
“Robyn brings a powerful combination of deep experience of technology strategy and transformation that is anchored in delivering value to organisations.”
“Her thought leadership and the insights essentially called for a rewrite of the strategy which Robyn took on and turned around in an incredibly tight timeframe. Her work was world-class and transformational and working with her was an absolute pleasure.”
Meet the Principal Adviser
Robyn Kamira
Founder & Principal Adviser | Paua Interface
Robyn Kamira is a senior digital and technology adviser with three decades of experience across government, health, business and the wider technology sector.
As founder of Paua Interface in 2002, Robyn has advised organisations on digital strategy, technology governance, data, cybersecurity, AI and complex technology programmes.
Her experience includes providing strategic advice at the highest levels of central government, including direct participation in advisory discussions with two New Zealand Prime Ministers across different administrations. She has also contributed to ministerial and senior government advisory and governance forums, bringing technology, data and strategic perspectives to complex public-sector challenges.
Beyond her consulting work, Robyn has contributed to technology industry leadership and professional development, including through senior Board roles with the Institute of IT Professionals and as Lead Judge of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards. Her experience spans strategic advisory, industry governance and the evaluation of technology innovation, bringing a broad industry perspective to her work with clients.
Her approach combines strategic thinking with practical experience, helping senior leaders challenge assumptions, navigate uncertainty and make well-informed decisions.