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Strategy & Growth

Strategic Cost Optimisation (Cost Out)

Reduce Costs. Enhance Value. Sustain Operational Excellence.

At Ngākau Group, we help organisations reduce operating costs without compromising performance or capability. Our Strategic Cost Optimisation service is designed to deliver measurable savings while embedding a culture of long-term cost consciousness across the enterprise.

With proven experience — including leading Spark New Zealand’s Cost Management Programme and achieving over $90M+ in Opex savings — we deliver both immediate impact and enduring value.

What we deliver:

  • Enterprise Cost Management Strategy & Governance
 Develop clear frameworks for financial discipline and cost control.

  • Operational Cost Analysis & Opportunity Identification
 Uncover inefficiencies and prioritise high-impact cost-out opportunities.

  • Risk-Adjusted Cost-Out Pipelines
 Execute cost initiatives aligned with your risk appetite and strategic priorities.

  • Cross-Functional Programme Leadership
 Lead integrated cost reduction efforts across teams, functions, and geographies.

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management
 Drive buy-in and behaviour change for sustainable cost optimisation.

  • Cost Control Toolkits & Reporting Frameworks
Embed repeatable processes for long-term cost visibility and control.

  • Business Case Development & ROI Tracking
 Justify investment decisions with robust analysis and performance metrics.

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Our Value

We act as an extension of your team — aligning your business goals with real-world market dynamics. Our approach blends strategic thinking with agile execution to accelerate growth and unlock untapped potential.


Move from idea to impact. Grow with confidence.


Let’s Work Together

Ready to transform with heart?

Whether you're driving strategic change, building resilient teams, or scaling your organisation, Ngākau Group is here to support you.

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