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About 
Us

At First Step Solutions, we’re here to help your business thrive—through innovative, smarter approaches to health, safety, and growth-focused strategies. We believe that every business, regardless of size, can leverage health and safety to drive success and performance, not just compliance. 

Meet the Team

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Co-founder

Richmond Johnston

With a passion for empowering individuals and teams, Richmond brings extensive experience in Programme, Project, and Product Delivery, contributing innovative solutions in technology and digital spheres. With proficiency in Design Thinking and a balanced approach between technical and business roles, he excels in relationship building, change management, and achieving strategic organisational goals through traditional, agile, and product management methods.

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Co-founder

Nat Bunlee

Bringing a wealth of experience in health, safety and wellbeing, Nat is dedicated to optimising workplace environments. His innovative approaches to enforceable undertakings and employee engagement have yielded successful results for clients. With over 15 years of experience in the regulatory workplace safety and health sectors, Nat is ready to bring his expertise and strategic insight to support and strengthen your business's commitment to safety and wellbeing.

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Our Services

Taking your business to the next level

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Health, Safety & Innovation

We support businesses by working with them to create tools, systems, and frameworks to simplify compliance and enhance health and safety measures. Using creative, iterative design processes, we build intuitive, user-friendly solutions that help businesses stay ahead of industry changes.

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Enforceable Undertakings

Navigating Enforceable Undertakings can feel daunting, but it’s also a chance for positive transformation. Our collaborative approach ensures that you create strategic plans that reflect your dedication to safety and continuous improvement, helping turn challenges into opportunities for long-term growth. 

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Knowby

First Step Solutions are New Zealand ambassadors for Knowby, a powerful platform for workplace training and knowledge sharing. Our solutions help you integrate Knowby into your operations, boosting employee engagement and productivity.

Get in Touch

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Co-founder

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