I’m Natalie Bourke. I’m a Principal Advisor and Delivery Lead who is passionate about doing policy well. I lead projects from early advice and inception to engagement and consultation to delivery and implementation. I create products that are innovative, focused on quality, and timely. I’d love to work with you.

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Areas of Expertise

Policy Advice and Analysis

Policy Project Delivery

Policy Product Management

Ministerial Correspondence Performance Improvement

Workshop Facilitation

Thought Leadership

Creatively Tackling Those Pesky Problems That Are Hanging Around


Recent Products

A prototype resolution policy framework and decision-making model.

A discussion paper outlining the desired future state for resolution decision-making.

A legislative analysis outlining an operating environment and boundaries for design.

An interim operating policy to guide a Proof of Concept.

A business case seeking funding for a digital transformation programme.

An operating model for team functions moving from local to national leadership.


I bring creativity and curiosity to my work. But I also like to get to the point. I draw from agile, lean management, project management, and design thinking practices to develop a unique policy capability approach that is focused on delivering quality and fit-for-purpose policy products on time and on budget. I have a passion for creating and supporting inclusive, diverse and high trust teams. I’m committed to recognising and providing for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Policy Delivery Philosophy