About
I help people and organisations navigate change, stepping into tech, leadership, or new ways of working with AI, with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
NRX Auaha sits at the intersection of career transformation, ethical AI, and Indigenous knowledge.
Who I am
Ko Nadine — ko au ko NRX Auaha.
I whakapapa to Ngāi Tahu. My journey has been one of rediscovery, finding my way back to that connection, and letting it shape how I work.
My credentials
20+ years leading teams across customer service, operations, and executive roles
MBA in business leadership; trained in executive decision-making and organisational change
Master of Technological Futures — currently researching how ethical AI can safeguard Indigenous languages, stories, and knowledge
Advisory Panel member, The AI Assembly — shaping ethical AI practice in Aotearoa
Participant, Māori AI Wānanga — learning alongside Māori in tech on protecting culture, language, and data
Why I do this
At 40, I chose to start again and transition into the tech industry. That decision taught me that change is possible at any point in your career, and that who we are should be reflected in how we work.
I've learned from leading teams, earning an MBA, and now studying the intersection of technology and culture, that:
Transformation is real — but it requires clarity, confidence, and a plan that fits who you are
Ethical AI is a choice — and organisations that choose it build trust and long-term value
Technology and culture can advance together — innovation never has to come at the cost of identity
Indigenous knowledge matters — in how we think about data, futures, and responsible innovation
What this means for you
If you're in an organisation, I help you build ethical AI strategies that align innovation with integrity, protect data sovereignty, and strengthen team capability in responsible technology.
If you're a professional, I help you step into tech careers or leadership roles with confidence, turning your unique story and skills into a clear, compelling pathway forward.
If you're exploring the intersection of technology and culture, my research and community connections keep these conversations alive and grounded in both Aotearoa values and global best practice.
I stay connected to current practice and community through:
The AI Assembly — Advisory Panel
I contribute to conversations on responsible and ethical AI practice, helping a community of practitioners, leaders, technologists, and researchers apply AI thoughtfully. Learn more at theaiassembly.com
Māori AI Wānanga
I learn alongside other Māori in tech on protecting language, culture, and data as AI evolves. These spaces shape my research and the values guiding NRX Auaha.