Empowering Leaders, Driving Transformation
Navigating Complex Challenges with Integrity
Malena Consultancy helps leaders and organisations thrive through:
• Strategic Leadership & Change Management
• Community Engagement & Event Management
• Report Writing & Funding Applications
• Virtual Assistance & Secretariat Support
We bring empathy, trust, and results‑driven action to every partnership, delivering clarity, efficiency, and lasting impact
What we offer
Strategic Leadership & Change Management
Leading through Change
Malena Consultancy helps organisations navigate change with clarity and confidence. We align vision with action, combining governance expertise and a people‑centred lens to ensure transformation is embraced at every level. Through cultural intelligence, we create or refresh strategies that embed awareness, adaptability, and inclusivity making change effective and enduring.
Community Engagement & Event Management
Voices that shape solutions
We build trusted relationships that strengthen collaboration and outcomes. Malena Consultancy designs and facilitates inclusive engagement processes from events and workshops to wānanga, where diverse voices are heard, and people can connect, contribute, and co‑design solutions that reflect shared aspirations.
Report Writing & Funding Applications
Storytelling through research informed narratives
Malena Consultancy turns data into compelling stories that inform decisions and inspire action. By combining rigorous research with the art of storytelling, we create reports and funding applications that are clear, engaging, and designed to drive real impact.
Virtual Assistance & Secretariat Support
Streamlining your organisation to focus on what counts
We provide reliable behind‑the‑scenes support to keep organisations running smoothly. From meeting coordination and minute‑taking to travel and project administration, Malena Consultancy manages the details so leaders can focus on their priorities.
Experience & Impact
30+
Years of Experience
100%
Strategic Objective Achievement
95%
Client Satisfaction
Why Choose Malena?
1
Proven Expertise
We bring years of experience guiding leaders and organisations through complex change with clarity and confidence.
2
Cultural Intelligence
Our approach embeds inclusivity, adaptability, and respect, ensuring strategies and solutions work across diverse contexts.
3
Tailored Support
From high‑level strategy to hands‑on virtual assistance, we adapt to your needs and deliver practical, people‑centred solutions.
4
Impactful Outcomes
We transform data into compelling stories, strengthen engagement, and deliver results that are both effective and enduring.
Testimonials
"Thank you to Favavau for supporting me to reach my first coaching and facilitation role and helping me find my love of learning and development."
Caroline
"Ngā mihi nui for bringing the marae to us! I found the workshop to be inspiring and made me want to connect with the marae again".
Earl
"Malena's expertise in stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in driving community impact and building meaningful relationships. Their approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect, creating a lasting impact in our community."
David
About
I’m Favavau Pila, founder of Malena Consultancy. After a career in education, not for profit organisations and the public service, where I honed my skills in governance, leadership, and community engagement, I chose to set up Malena Consultancy and do what I love helping leaders and organisations thrive. Guided by cultural intelligence and a people‑centred approach, I bring clarity, strategy, and storytelling together to create lasting impact. With a trusted network of professionals to call on, Malena Consultancy offers both expertise and flexibility to meet your needs.
Education
2022
Masters of Māori & Indigenous Leadership with Distinction
University of Canterbury
Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership graduate with expertise in governance, leadership, and advancing Māori and Indigenous aspirations. Experienced in exploring Indigenous development strategies and innovative models that inform future‑focused practice.
2017
Change Management Registered Practitioner
Project Laneways
Change Manager with expertise in governance, cultural intelligence, and people‑centred leadership. Skilled at aligning vision with action and embedding inclusive strategies that make change effective and enduring