ABout Us
The Instillery is an award-winning technology company, headquartered right here in Aotearoa.
We deliver top-shelf, refined technology so potent, it’s future-proofed.
We are here for the next generation of entrepreneurs, visionaries, and idealists. To breed a culture of empowerment over dependency that elevates technology, people, and processes.
Our purpose is to support those with the spirit to dominate with digital by pouring capability in the bloodstream of businesses.
The Way We Work
Ko ia kāhore nei i rapu, tē kitea.
He who does not seek will not find.
We believe in disruption, reinvention, and growth. Our approach is not about "doing it to a business" or selling for selling's sake, but about instilling confidence and belief in our clients. We enable them to create a digital engine that drives their business towards becoming their own agents of change.
Over 30 years, we've merged five of Aotearoa's best technology and support providers to form a powerhouse of disruptive innovation. Our team of passionate 'Instillers' is on a mission to instigate change and put the power of the world's best technology in the hands of those who hunger for innovation.
We always aim to do good, and we hold ourselves to the highest possible standard. We leave every environment we touch better and stronger than when we found it. We're here to do great things with people who have great ambition because, as we believe, those who dare, win.
Security Standards That Match Our Ambition
Your suppliers' security posture directly impacts your own.
The Instillery is ISO 27001 certified for managed security and IT support services.
Our certification gives our clients independently verified assurance across our entire service portfolio, from cloud infrastructure to cybersecurity.
Our Executive Team
With a vision of connecting Kiwi businesses with the technology they need to excel, Michael provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to continue to grow and meet our company goals. He oversees the commercial, people performance and customer requirements and includes strategic leadership, building capability and shaping culture.
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Russell
Jeremy is our resident thought leader with a huge amount of knowledge on all things cloud, having worked across service provider environments, local government and large enterprise organisations. Jeremy is responsible for leading our enterprise cloud and security consulting and cloud managed services, with focus also on the productisation of our wider global service offering.
Chief Operations Officer
Jeremy Nees
Courtney brings extensive financial leadership experience to The Instillery as our General Manager - Finance. As a provisional member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and with a background spanning financial control, operations management and accounting across diverse industries, Courtney provides strategic financial guidance and operational efficiency.
General Manager - Finance
Courtney Andersen
With an exceptional degree of experience in all things people, Gemma is in the perfect position to ensure The Instillery is and remains to be an employer of choice. As our champion for ensuring the human element is at the core of everything we do, Gemma forms a key part of our business, coaching and advising our managers and people in all facets of our capability and culture.
General Manager - People & Culture
Gemma McClurg
Spencer leads a team of highly-skilled technical engineers and customer operations experts who are responsible for bringing our customer's needs to life through world-leading technology solutions and innovation. Over his career, Spencer has worked across a wide range of management positions, building on his impressive leadership and technical expertise along the way.
General Manager - Services
Spencer Turner
Our Board of directors
Ross is a leader in the NZ tech space, advising some of the most innovative companies in Aotearoa. He works closely with our leadership team to help realise the full potential of The Instillery and maximise the opportunity we’ve built as "the first mover" in our space. In his spare time, he’s most likely found on a golf course.
Ross Jenkins
Jason is an experienced business leader with a strong background in the NZ tech space and the New Zealand Dairy industry. He takes pride in helping develop our whanau and teams to achieve both business and personal success.
Jason Trower
Bill has extensive experience from his time in government where he oversaw a series of large-scale multi-billion dollar investments as both Finance Minister and PM. Bill’s background with New Zealand’s public sector and his commitment to lifelong learning accelerates The Instillery’s ambitions and growth.
Bill English - Board Advisor
With a vision of connecting Kiwi businesses with the technology they need to excel, Michael provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to continue to grow and meet our company goals. He oversees the commercial, people performance and customer requirements and includes strategic leadership, building capability and shaping culture.
Michael Russell
Industry Awards
It’s always humbling to see the hard work that The Instillery whānau do being recognised by the technology industry. Since 2015, The Instillery has become a finalist for and won multiple industry awards. Check them out below.
2023
Zscaler Partner Awards - Service Innovation Partner of the Year (Won)
Reseller Innovation Awards - Partner Innovation - Enterprise (Finalist)
Reseller Innovation Awards - Technology Innovation - Cloud (Finalist)
Reseller Innovation Awards - Technology Innovation - Security (Finalist)