Training
At Xyst, we believe that building internal capability is just as important as delivering high-quality plans and strategies.
That’s why we offer targeted, practical training to help your team grow their skills and confidence in parks management.
Our team has delivered specialist training across New Zealand and Australia in parks planning, asset management, and cemetery management.
Whether it’s a workshop, one-on-one coaching, or a tailored session for your team, we make complex topics accessible and directly applicable to your local context.
if you’d like to build capability in your team.
Our expertise
- Parks Planning
- Asset Management
- Contract Training
- Cemetery Management
- Contract management
- Tailored Local Government Training
- Workshops and Facilitation
- On-the-job Coaching
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Russell Kororareka Cemetery
Extension Detailed Design Xyst delivered the Detailed Design for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery Extension, providing a comprehensive set of landscape architectural drawings, a landscape
Russell Kororareka Cemetery
Extension Concept Plan Xyst worked with Far North District Council to develop a concept plan for the Russell / Kororareka Cemetery extension in the Bay
Masterton Cemeteries
Network Capacity Review and Site Analysis Report Xyst worked with Masterton District Council to assess the future capacity and management of six of the district’s
Te Kuiti Cemetery Extension Plans
Xyst reviewed local interment trends to understand future needs and ensure the cemetery can continue to serve the community well into the future. These insights
Cemeteries Network Masterplan
The Masterplan focused on the potential expansion of interments and the range of interment types across the three cemeteries: Bowen, Proserpine, and Collinsville. Xyst developed
Cemetery Strategy 2025
Xyst developed a strategy to address the following three key elements: Legacy – assessing the Legacy of existing cemeteries, including their historical and cultural significance,
Cemeteries Masterplan
Xyst conducted a review of interment trends, to predict the percentage of interments within the region’s cemeteries. This will support the development of options to
Cemetery Capacity and Land Feasibility Review
The Kapiti Coast District Council engaged Xyst to conduct a two-part review of its Cemetery provision. The first stage of this project looked at the
Regional or Joint Cemetery Shared Service Investigation
Xyst prepared a report exploring existing examples of shared cemetery facilities within New Zealand and Australia and discussed the benefits and challenges relevant to the
Manakau Cemetery Plot Identification
Xyst supplied Horowhenua District Council with an accurate detailed plot schedule of whom is buried in each plot and identified where adjustments need to be
Cemetery Capacity Investigation – Future Planning
We worked with Porirua City Council to understand their existing cemetery capacity and the future space required, to ensure Council can provide interment options for
Cemetery Concept Plans and Capacity Analysis
Xyst undertook site analysis with key staff, an assessment of the statutory framework, a two-stage public engagement process, mana whenua engagement, and community board and
Memorial Headstone Safety Audit
The intent of the audit by Xyst was to inspect memorial headstones for stability/soundness and identify any headstones that may present a risk to cemetery
Executive Placement Parks and Facilities Manager
Xyst provided the expertise of a mature and experienced manager to cover the role for a period of 9 months. The role was both operational
Asset & Facility Risk Assessments
New councillors were worried about the risks posed to their community, so the Mackenzie District Council engaged Xyst to perform a risk assessment on a
Invercargill Cemetery Operations Review
Xyst was engaged in 2017 to undertake a review of cemetery operations at ICC and identified the existing processes used between staff and funeral directors
Cemetery Management Review
We reviewed the Council’s current bylaw, policy, standard operating procedures, forms, website and processes and practices. We have examined the Council’s current cemetery management module
Standard Operating Procedure for Cemetery Interments
Xyst worked with the sextant to document current procedures and identify any areas of improvement. Industry best practice was reviewed to consider how current procedures
Taupo District Cemetery Plan
The plan documented the management and capacity of each cemetery in the district, set levels of service for each cemetery and forecasted demand and capacity.
Cemetery Strategy
Xyst was engaged to help Port Pirie Council to have a region where all cemeteries are developed and maintained to create a pleasant, safe, peaceful