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About Us
Tim Sterne
Founding Director
tim@basaltsolutions.com
+64 22 099 0791
Tim leads the operational side of the business, giving you access to his extensive investigation and education experience. He spent almost 12 years working in the New Zealand Police where he was promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant. Prior to policing he enjoyed a career as a school teacher.
He has investigated every type of serious crime, managing risk at the highest level. His investigation experience encompasses allegations of misconduct and corruption in the public and private sectors. This includes allegations of bullying, harassment, historic sexual abuse, fraud, and corruption. He has investigated all around New Zealand and has deployed internationally. Tim is particularly passionate about the psychology of investigations, and will take any opportunity he gets to talk about the wonders of human behaviour.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys staying active, reading, listening to podcasts and socialising.
Natalie Sterne
Natalie has worked in and around education her entire career. She is an experienced health and physical education teacher, served on a school board, and has also worked as a Professional Practice Lecturer for the University of Canterbury. It’s fair to say, Natalie lives and breathes education.
Natalie provides administrative support to all aspects of the business, using her knowledge of the education environment to inform our approach to investigations and consulting.
When she’s not working, Natalie enjoys spending time with family, watching and playing sport, and is known for creating restaurant-quality food from her kitchen at home.