Adult literacy, numeracy and communication specialists

New Zealand's adult literacy and communication specialists

As New Zealand's most comprehensive language, literacy and numeracy service provider, we understand - and care about - the issues affecting our clients.

Working with hundreds of individuals and organisations over the past two decades has provided us with valuable insights that deliver our clients practical, effective outcomes that address their specific needs and issues.

Business clients rely on us to provide commercially realistic solutions that deliver measurable value now and for the future.

We make a difference

Literacy, numeracy and communication skill gaps have a huge economic and social cost to New Zealand and our ability to compete effectively in the global economy. At Workbase we are committed to addressing this issue and achieving our vision of:

A literate workforce for New Zealand's economic, cultural and social success.

We understand the complex skills that are needed in a modern economy and how those skills can be effectively developed during every day activities. Clients appreciate our practical advice because it takes their specific needs and constraints into account.

Practical, sustainable workforce literacy solutions

We can deliver a comprehensive solution for improving workforce literacy through:

Advice and practical support to industry bodies and organisations wanting to improve their communication.
Customised skill development programmes and literacy workshops for employees and managers.
Professional development for tutors.

Continual learning and development

Through our consulting and training services, and our Knowledge Centre, we enable people with a personal or professional interest in adult literacy and numeracy to access the latest information and developments. We also encourage our team members to keep up to date with new practices and ideas through ongoing learning.

Our values

The following values guide everything we do at Workbase: