Trusted by NZ public sector organisations to deliver secure, fit for purpose software.

Rhetorica — public sector software specialists

What we help with

Modernising legacy systems

Replacing ageing applications with secure, maintainable platforms.

Discovery, design & delivery

End-to-end support from early exploration through to production systems.

Automation & integration

Reducing manual effort by connecting fragmented tools and workflows.

Case Studies

Intelligence Authoring Platform

Designed and delivered a modern replacement for an ageing internal reporting tool, introducing structured authoring and approval workflows through incremental rollout.

Palantir Foundry Application Development

Supported discovery, design, and iterative delivery of a Foundry application consolidating multiple legacy systems and manual processes.

Alek: AI-Enabled Speech Assistance

Designed and built a cross-platform AI-enabled speech assistance application, demonstrating modern app delivery and practical AI integration.

Let's talk about your problem

If you're exploring a tailored solution or want to sense-check an idea, we're happy to have an initial conversation. These discussions are informal, cost nothing, and we'll get back to you promptly.

Why build bespoke?

Data sovereignty & control

Many modern platforms require sensitive data and workflows to live in third party cloud environments. We build software that runs entirely on your own infrastructure, so you retain full control.

public sector problems aren't generic

Off-the-shelf products often force compromise. We design solutions around real workflows, constraints, and assurance requirements.

Value early, not someday

We deliver usable outcomes early and iterate continuously, so benefits are realised quickly while the system evolves.

How We Work

Work with your users

We collaborate directly with the people doing the work, not just stakeholders.

Design iteratively

We start with direction, then refine as real usage reveals what matters.

Fit your environment

We integrate with your existing authentication, hosting, and operational practices.