Expertise for schools. Clarity for business.

Our Combined Expertise

Insite Consulting Partners brings together the established expertise of Miles Group and Virtual Accounting Limited. We are a dedicated team of experts providing straightforward, reliable advice for New Zealand schools and businesses. Whether you need expert guidance on school property and HR, or accurate tax and financial planning for your business, we have your needs covered.

What’s changed for our existing clients?
The people stay the same, the logo changes, and you now have access to more specialists.

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Meet the Team

  • Craig McWilliam

    Craig McWilliam

    Director

    craig@insite.nz

    +64 21 689 580

    Craig leads Insite Consulting, bringing over a decade of specialist expertise to the education and SME sectors. Since 2012, he has partnered with New Zealand schools to navigate complex financial, HR, and property challenges.

    With a BCA in Accounting and Commercial Law and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from Victoria University of Wellington, Craig provides the technical leadership required to integrate the legacy of Miles Group and Virtual Accounting. He focuses on delivering straightforward, practical advice that helps boards and business owners achieve clear, compliant outcomes.

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    Greg Rudings

    Director

    greg@insite.nz



    Greg is a Chartered Accountant focused on delivering pragmatic advice. He has expertise in strategic tax planning and business valuations. Greg will handle the IRD so you don't have to.

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    Hazel Zhu

    Consultant

    hazel@insite.nz

    +64 21 951 495

    Hazel, brings a wide range of experience from working in accounting firms, as well as the corporate and government sectors. This gives her a well-rounded understanding of how different organisations operate and what good financial management really looks like in practice.

    She has strong expertise in financial planning, implementation, and financial data analysis, along with a solid grasp of New Zealand’s regulatory requirements. Hazel focuses on explaining things in a straightforward way, helping you understand your numbers and make better decisions for the future.

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    Katrina Brell

    Consultant

    katrina@insite.nz



    Katrina brings extensive hands-on experience in leading teams and managing complex, high-pressure environments. Before her recent work supporting senior leadership at Onslow, Kuranui, and Kāpiti Colleges, she built a strong background as a project coordinator and Executive Assistant at HP. Katrina is a highly professional leader known for her clear communication, sound decision-making, and commitment to achieving outstanding results for our clients.

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    Maxine Bird

    Consultant

    maxine@insite.nz



    Maxine brings 19 years of practical experience as a Business Manager across three large New Zealand secondary schools. With a background in public accounting and a degree in Applied Business Management, she handles the crucial areas of school finance, HR, and property management. Maxine has also represented her peers at the National School Business Manager’s organisation, giving her a grounded understanding of the specific challenges facing schools right across the country.

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    Lucia Lu

    Consultant

    lucia@insite.nz

    +64 27 868 9423

    Lucia is an experienced accountant dedicated to providing practical, hands-on financial support for New Zealand businesses. Specialising in tax compliance, she frequently works directly on-site with clients to manage and streamline their day-to-day finance functions. Lucia’s steady, detail-oriented approach ensures your tax obligations are met accurately and efficiently, giving you the confidence to focus on your core business.

Experts in Education

We partner with Principals and Boards to manage finance, compliance, HR, and property advocacy. Our reliable guidance ensures your school runs smoothly, allowing you to focus on education.

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  • We are a team of professionals who specialise in providing accounting, finance, HR, and property services to clients in the education sector.

  • We combine our deep knowledge of the sector with our operational expertise to provide tailored solutions. We believe in working alongside your people, offering practical advice and upskilling your team to build lasting capability within the school.

  • We support Principals, Boards of Trustees, and Business Managers across New Zealand to navigate complex financial reporting, staffing restructures, and property management.

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Schools we partner with

  • Wellington East Girls' College crest with a black and yellow shield, featuring a stylized eagle and banner.

    Wellington East Girls' College

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    Onslow College

  • Logo of Kuranu College featuring a shield with a sun, waves, and chevrons, with the college name written beside and a mountain outline above.

    Kuranui College

  • Nelson College for Girls logo on a blue background with the crest and text in white.

    Nelson College for Girls

  • Logo of Amesbury School with a stylized letter 'A' in lime green and the school name in matching color on a dark blue background.

    Amesbury School

  • Logo of Klaroli Nonformal School featuring stylized swan with blue leaves in a circular badge

    Karori Normal School

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    Hutt International Boys' School

Experts in Business

At Insite, we offer tax, financial reporting, and business advisory services, tailored to suit your needs. We take a practical, down-to-earth approach, paying attention to the details while always keeping your bigger goals in mind.

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  • We handle your day-to-day tax obligations, including income tax, GST, and annual returns, ensuring complete accuracy and peace of mind.

  • We love helping businesses work smarter, not harder. Our team of Xero experts will optimise your management accounts and integrate automated systems so you can spend less time on manual admin and more time growing your business.

  • We offer practical, hands-on assistance, working directly alongside your internal team to streamline and manage your daily finance functions.

Let’s talk

Send us a message, and one of our education or business advisors will be in touch soon.