Rock solid investigations you can trust

Helping leaders and legal teams across New Zealand and Australia address today’s emerging challenges with investigation expertise.

Welcome

I’m Tim Sterne, Founding Director of Basalt Solutions. I’m an investigations and operations leader with more than a decade of experience spanning the criminal and civil arenas and a background in education. In 2024, I launched Basalt Solutions with the aim of utilising my experience and tradecraft to help my clients navigate emerging risks and challenges through the provision of high-end investigation services, organisational reviews and investigation training.

Basalt Solutions has served clients across New Zealand and Australia. We work across sectors, including both for-profit and non-profit organisations. With my background as a teacher, we’ve always had a focus on the education sector and have quickly become the first choice for schools requiring investigation consulting services.

My team consists of a trusted network of specialists across New Zealand that I can call on whenever your case demands it. This approach ensures you always receive a premium service backed by the right skills for the job.

I would not hesitate to recommend Tim to any organisation seeking expert guidance and independent review in challenging situations.

He made a very real and positive difference and enabled us to successfully navigate a difficult process. I’m grateful for Tim’s support and recommend his services.

Tim knows what is needed and delivers it. If you were looking for a leader to follow, who models what good looks like - then Tim is your guy.

Tim’s experience and insight and his relatable and approachable manner make him an absolute asset to any principal’s network.

I recommend Tim's services to any school looking for a thorough and fair investigation from someone who understands the education environment.

I highly recommend engaging with Tim - his expertise will give you the assurance and capability you need when the next challenge arises.

Tim knows his stuff.

Our services

Independent Investigations

Independent workplace and administrative investigations into complaints and allegations involving staff or people in your care.

Organisational Reviews

Evidence-based reviews of systems, processes, and culture to analyse and provide solutions.

Professional Development

Unique professional development drawing on the tradecraft of investigation and intelligence to help leaders across diverse sectors.

Why Basalt Solutions?

Although we operate far and wide, Basalt Solutions was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Port Hills overlooking the city are rich in basalt rock, formed under volcanic pressure and used to construct many of the city’s enduring landmarks. In the same way, our investigative expertise was forged through years of performing in high-pressure situations where only solid, defensible outcomes are acceptable. When you want assurance that your investigation processes are robust, and can be trusted to withstand scrutiny, partner with Basalt Solutions.