Measure what matters.
Govern what's next.

Ditelany helps boards and senior leaders across Aotearoa New Zealand set clear outcomes, show the value of their work, and govern AI with people firmly in charge.

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Guided by wisdom. Grounded in connection. Focused on solutions.

What we do

Outcomes and performance frameworks

Clear outcomes and measures that speak to your strategy.

The question at the table

"Are we measuring the impact of our organisation, or just counting what we do?"

Deliverables
  • Intervention logic and theory of change
  • Board and commissioning KPI architecture
  • A clear reporting framework

Social Return on Investment

Show the value your work creates to society. This is invaluable for those with accountability to funders or who are trying to actively show how they are changing the world for the better.

The question at the table

"How can we demonstrate to funders, philanthropic trusts and commissioners the impact we are making?"

Deliverables
  • A clear report showing the Social Return on Investment of the organisation
  • Looking at both the financial impact but, equally importantly, the stories of lives that are being impacted
  • Grounded in strong methodology
  • A unique addition to funding business cases and public sector tenders

Ethical AI governance and consulting

Practical oversight, policy and decision rights for boards and executives adopting AI.

The question at the table

"How do we govern AI, factoring in risks and opportunities, and ensure we are using it ethically to drive performance?"

Deliverables
  • Board AI governance charters and policies
  • Data governance frameworks
  • Decision-rights and risk assurance matrices

We are also open to running customised training sessions on how your organisation could start using AI safely.

Open method.
No black box.

You see the working, the evidence and the assumptions behind every number, so the result holds up when someone questions it.

Before a method is chosen, we clarify your context, your decision; we get to know you and your why. Frameworks and models are built with your team, not handed down, so you have the ability to keep measuring after we leave.

How every engagement runs

  • Decision and audience defined before work starts
  • Assumptions and evidence sources documented openly
  • Co-designed with your operational and leadership team
  • Plain-language reporting built for board scrutiny
  • Internal capability transferred before handover
  • No proprietary lock-in or recurring licence fees

Who we work with

Boards, chief executives and leaders of organisations of every size, including small organisations, non-profits and community groups.

Small organisationsPractical measurement, sized to fit
Non-profits and community organisationsOutcomes and funding readiness
Philanthropic fundersGrant impact and evaluation
Government-funded providersAccountability and service commissioning

The person you work with

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Josh Maniam · Founder and Principal

Josh Maniam has spent more than a decade in senior leadership across New Zealand's health and public sectors, in planning, funding and population health. He has held roles including Senior Director, Asia Pacific at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and is completing doctoral research at the University of Otago on ethical AI governance for boards. Based in Taranaki, he works with organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Our kaupapa. Inspired by the sea turtle, an ancient navigator of vast oceans, Ditelany represents grounded wisdom and structured navigation through complex systems.

Let's talk.

josh@ditelany.co.nz

Ditelany takes on a small number of engagements at a time. If you have a question about outcomes, value or AI, get in touch.

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