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Height is rapt to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Serco to strengthen our combined work in the defence sector across Australia and New Zealand.
The partnership is built on deep relationships between the Height and Serco teams that come from serving together within the NZ Defence Force and Australian Defence Force.
The MOU was signed yesterday in Sydney with the support of the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, including the New Zealand Consul-General in Sydney, James Munro.
The two organisations have been working together for over a year, with Height supporting Serco to successfully win new work in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. This important partnership signals the strengthening of that relationship.
Serco is a global Defence Prime committed to protecting national and international security interests. Across Australia and New Zealand, Serco delivers critical support services to defence organisations, helping maintain operational readiness and enabling defence personnel to focus on their core missions.
Height Founder and General Manager Australia, Warner Cowin, says it’s a privilege to partner with such an innovative company that’s elevating the use of technology and systems in defence.
“There is something special about relationships with veterans – we have shared experiences, understanding and high trust. As a veteran-owned business with a third of our team being ex-military, we love supporting our clients in the defence arena. We share common ground and values with Serco and look forward to what we can do together next,” he says.
Warner says a special thank you to Serco veterans who are pivotal in the partnership, including Clint Williams, Jamie Steele, Peter Behrendt, Sam Mason, Troy Gordon, Mat Wilson and Rewi Thompson.
Andrew Head, Chief Executive Officer Serco Asia Pacific Middle East, says that Serco is proud to partner with a Māori and veteran-owned business that leads the way in bidding, commercial and contract delivery, and social and economic outcomes.
“Partnerships across the Defence sector play a critical role in shaping the future of capability. This collaboration is strengthening how we work in New Zealand and Australia, ensuring that our solutions are delivering maximum lasting economic and social benefits to the communities we serve.”
Serco is particularly proud that our partnership with Height reflects our organisation’s belief in the power of veterans supporting veterans.
“By working with a Māori and veteran-owned business and playing an instrumental role in unlocking scale for Height in Australia, our Serco New Zealand team – many of whom have backgrounds in uniform – are delighted to act as the bridge helping a strong NZ business succeed in an international market.
“We are grateful to the New Zealand High Commission for hosting the signing and providing a forum that highlights the importance of regional collaboration.”
The New Zealand Consul-General in Sydney, James Munro, says MFAT is pleased to support a New Zealand company that’s rapidly growing its business in Australia.
“Height is a smart, innovative, and agile New Zealand SME. Serco is a hugely capable multinational services leader. This MOU represents a coming together of the best in class of both and paves the way for exciting mutually beneficial collaboration,” he says.
Photo: Partnering for progress – Height and Serco New Zealand. (L-R) New Zealand Consul-General in Sydney, James Munro; Height Founder Warner Cowin; Chief Executive Officer, Serco Asia Pacific Middle East, Andrew Head.