SafetyCulture is for anyone who is an influencer or in a leadership role. Role titles will vary but mostly this is for people leaders and leaders of leaders.
If you’re a business committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of your people, then SafetyCulture is for you. We’re here to help your organisation thrive, not just because safety is the right thing to do, but because taking care of your people means you’re taking care of business.
When we had to reset our safety culture, we knew we needed a partner who could help us design a programme that would help shift the mindset of our people, not just once but forever. Now, 4 years on, we are seeing the results: our serious injuries are down 86%, our overall injury rates have dropped in half (that’s nearly 150 people who go home to their families without harm every year), and our mindset (our belief that we could prevent all injuries) has more than doubled to 89%. I can’t imagine we would have been able to accomplish what we have without Heidi and the Real Learning team. Across the business, not just in safety, our learning style has shifted completely so that every learning activity we do is in the same style that we learned from Real Learning – line led, filled with reflection, coaching moments, and action pit stops. I would absolutely encourage anyone who wants to shift their culture to have a chat with Heidi and the team – they are absolutely the best partners on any project.
By the end of the programme, you will be equipped with tools needed to lead by example and drive lasting change.
After this module, learners will be able to:
After this module, learners will be able to:
After this module, learners will be able to:
With over 20 years of experience across the fitness, telco, and learning industries, Tauvaga brings a unique blend of energy, strategic thinking, and heart to helping businesses and individuals thrive.
Of Samoan, Italian, and Kiwi heritage, Tauvaga is grounded in the values of connection, service, and aiga (family). He carries with him the Samoan proverb “O le ala i le pule o le tautua” — leadership is achieved through service — a principle that guides how he shows up for people, teams, and communities.
These values have shaped his leadership journey, from heading high-performing teams as a Group Fitness Manager and National Manager of Group Fitness in New Zealand, to driving innovation and customer-led thinking as a Product and Proposition Lead at One New Zealand.
For over 15 years, Tauvaga has worked as a trainer and facilitator, designing learning experiences that shift thinking, lift capability, and build healthier, more connected workplaces. He has created coaching content, developed high-performing teams, and launched purpose-driven businesses that reflect his commitment to people and progress.
What drives him is creating real-world solutions—for people, for teams, and for the everyday challenges that hold us back. He brings a relational, grounded style to his work and a deep belief that leadership, done well, always begins with service.
As the Lead Learning Designer – Safety and Wellbeing at Real Learning, Zoe is on a mission to create real, lasting culture change in the organisations she partners with.
With a background in Human Resources and Employment Law, she brings a powerful blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and care to her work. Zoe draws on over a decade of experience in learning design to craft experiences that shift behaviour, influence culture, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.
In her role, Zoe leads the full end-to-end design process—collaborating with subject matter experts, managing stakeholders, and applying best practice in instructional design and learning technologies to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions.
Her recent work includes the design and rollout of enterprise-wide Safety Leadership and Frontline Safety programmes, helping organisations foster safer, stronger, and more connected workplaces.
Zoe also brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Diagnosed with type one diabetes at age seven, she knows what it means to show up every day with resilience, preparation, and heart. That lived experience fuels her passion for designing learning that goes beyond compliance—programmes that truly support wellbeing, connection, and change that lasts.
To connect with Zoe, reach out at zoe@reallearning.co.nz. She’d love to hear from you.
Charlee brings a people-first mindset and a passion for growth to everything she does. With a background that spans leadership in retail, corporate mental health services, and five years shaping transformative programmes at Real Learning, she’s all about creating meaningful connections that help others thrive.
Originally from England, Charlee moved to Aotearoa 20 years ago and quickly made it home. Her career started in retail leadership before moving into the corporate space, where she worked her way from an administrative role to supporting GMs, doctors, and specialists in mental health and addiction services. These experiences shaped her deep understanding of people, systems, and what it takes to create positive impact.
At Real Learning, Charlee plays a pivotal role in delivering standout customer experiences and making sure every engagement is grounded in care, purpose, and impact. She believes in working hard and living fully – whether that’s through her role, time in the great outdoors, or adventuring with her whānau.
Her mantra? “You only get one shot at life, so make it count.” And she brings that energy to every part of her work.
Heidi believes learning should feel real – relevant, human, and rooted in what matters. It’s why she founded Real Learning: to create learning experiences that shift cultures, not just tick boxes.
With nearly 20 years of experience in learning and development, Heidi brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and care. She has partnered with organisations across construction, retail, energy, banking, and beyond – designing tools and experiences that lead to real results: safer sites, stronger teams, better conversations, and more inclusive workplaces.
Heidi’s work is grounded in values – especially courage, connection, and impact. She’s not afraid to challenge thinking, ask bold questions, or have a laugh along the way. Whether she’s designing a leadership programme, building a board game, or coaching a facilitator, Heidi brings empathy, clarity, and a deep belief that people learn best when they feel seen, safe, and stretched.
What drives her is simple: helping people do their best work and go home safe, well, and proud of what they’ve built – together.