Curiosity

Human-first, generative AI Consultancy

AI is nuanced, complex, sometimes terrifying. But I’m an optimist.

Because when used well, AI doesn’t just save time, it gives it back. It frees people up to do what humans do best, connect, build relationships, and make magic.

Aotearoa New Zealand is a nation of innovators... scrappy, creative, and unreasonably good at punching above our weight. I believe we’re bold enough to use AI not just for efficiency but also to reimagine our future.

Curiosity supports organisations and leaders to scale operations, lift service, and build brand using AI... without additional headcount or losing humanity.

If you want to lead with AI... not just ‘keep up’ then request a call.

Nadia Ellis seated and smiling.

Kia ora, I’m Nadia...

I’ve been deeply immersed in AI since early 2023, orchestrating, piloting, and teaching. With thousands of hours hands-on with AI tools, I’ve gone beyond the surface level to learn advanced prompt, context and harness engineering skills (which is just jargon for working effectively with AI).

I don’t build risky ‘Black Box’ custom software. Instead I’ll help your team work with off-the-shelf tools to get results they never thought possible.

  • My philosophy is to give you the fishing rod rather than the fish.
  • My focus is on creating lasting capability within teams.

To make sure this capability sticks, and pilots keep delivering, I’ve learnt AI workflow and operations best practices from global leaders.

I am a certified partner of several leading AI automation platforms and an active member of global practitioner communities including AI Build Lab, The AI Exchange and Smarter X AI Mastery.

I work both independently and in collaboration with an extensive global AI network.

Memberships & Partnerships

  • AI Build Lab Practitioner 2024- present
  • AI Exchange - Member & AI Operator - 2025
  • AI Mastery - Member
  • AI Forum NZ - Member
  • Relay.app - Certified Partner
  • Cassidy.ai - Certified Partner
  • Autohive - Ambassador:

Qualifications / Certifications

  • Certified AI Operator - 2026
  • Scaling AI & Agentic Workflows - 2024/2025
    • Foundations
    • Design+Build+ Deploy
  • AI Operations
  • Piloting AI
  • Master of Science; Digital Marketing (Distinction) 2025 - University of Salford

Background

  • 20+ Years Marketing (Winner, NZ Marketing Awards 2020 - marketing team of the year)
  • Former GM Marketing, RealNZ. Cardrona-Treble Cone
  • Former Board of Directors, Lake Wānaka Tourism