Introduction
With over 35 years of hands-on experience in tunnelling and trenchless construction, Mike Harker founded HarkerWize to deliver smarter, leaner consultancy advice. By combining proven expertise with digital tools, we help clients plan and deliver complex underground projects more efficiently and with greater confidence.
We enhance project visibility, speed up decision making, and focus specialist input where it counts most, reducing waste, improving outcomes, and enabling well informed, early decisions.
Our Promise
Led by two-time CCNZ award-winner Mike Harker, HarkerWize provides trusted, independent advice backed by a deep track record of innovation and delivery. With a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and respect, we aim to be the go-to specialist for reliable, responsive underground infrastructure support.
We simplify the complex, so you can move forward with certainty.
“I am excited to share a
new approach to the underground consultancy industry and look forward
to working closely with my valued partners, building strong relationships for
our shared success”
Our Core Values
Integrity & Ownership
We provide honest, independent advice, and take full responsibility for the outcomes we deliver
We strip away the complexity to offer practical, buildable solutions that give clients real confidence
Clarity & Simplicity
We do what it takes to deliver, working closely with clients and stakeholders to achieve shared goals
Collaboration
We bring fresh thinking grounded in decades of experience, enhanced by smart tools that support faster, better decisions
Innovation & Experience
Why HarkerWize?
Tunnelling and trenchless projects come with big decisions, and even bigger risks. With over 35 years of hands-on experience, HarkerWize gives you the clarity and confidence to move forward, avoid costly setbacks, and get it right from the start.
We’re not here to complicate things, we’re here to simplify them. You’ll get straightforward, practical advice tailored to your goals, budget, and timeline. We work with you, not just for you, to deliver better outcomes with less stress.
We keep things practical, focused, and collaborative, working alongside you through every stage of the project:
We start by understanding your goals, project conditions, and key risks so we can set the project up for success.
We help shape the right approach, balancing method, materials, risk, and cost to suit your programme and objectives.
We stay involved through implementation, offering review, documentation, and guidance, ensuring what’s designed is buildable and delivered with confidence.
“At HarkerWize, we believe in shaping infrastructure that meets tomorrow’s demands, and delivers better, smarter outcomes today.”
