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Issac (`Aisake) Liava’a

Issac (`Aisake) Liava’a

Auckland

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Based in: Auckland. 

Broader area of facilitation: Online nationwide, and face to face in Auckland and other locations where viable. 

Sorted at Work sessions I’m available to facilitate: I facilitate a variety of sessions, including Pathways to Your First Home, Money Bites series sessions Money Mind, Spending, Debt, Protection, Retirement and KiwiSaver, and Intro to Investing. 

Cultural background: I was born in New Zealand to parents who migrated from the Kingdom of Tonga. My wife’s whakapapa includes Croatia, Ireland and Ngāti Maru in Hauraki. 

Professional qualifications: I hold a Master’s degree in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education, a Bachelor of Sport, and certifications in financial services. I’m also pursuing advanced micro-credentials in digital skills for the workplace and entrepreneurship. I have more than 20 years of professional experience, the past five dedicated to the affordable housing sector. As a certified financial services professional and Sorted facilitator since 2015, I have a track record of delivering impactful workshops and training sessions to a host of major New Zealand organisations. I’m also the founder of FC&E Consulting, a firm focused on empowering individuals and organisations with financial literacy, strategic coaching and tailored financial services.

What inspired me to become a Sorted at Work facilitator: My motivation comes from a deep-seated passion for helping people unlock financial success. It’s incredibly rewarding to see people gain knowledge and confidence that allows them to set and reach higher financial goals.

What people can expect from my sessions: My sessions are designed to be informative, practical and relatable. Drawing from my own experience as a homeowner and investor, I aim to provide participants with clear, actionable insights into personal finance.

What I enjoy most about being a Sorted at Work facilitator: I love seeing participants transform as they engage with the Sorted at Work programme, often reaching goals they once thought unattainable, such as eliminating debt or achieving homeownership.

  • More from Issac

    Have you heard Sorted at Work participants say that they wish their workplace would provide financial education or had done so sooner? I hear this all the time. In fact, in more than 90% of the programmes I’ve delivered, people say things like: 
    “This should have been taught in school.” 
    “If I’d known this earlier, I could have avoided so much debt.” 
    “I’ve been working for over 20 years and this is the first time anyone has explained investing in a way I actually understand.”   
    It’s a strong reminder that it’s never too late to learn — and workplaces are powerful places in which to make that happen. 

    Why is there no time like the present? Staff experiencing financial stress are more likely to bring that stress into the workplace, which can affect their overall wellbeing and performance. A good financial education programme can give them the tools and knowledge they need to tackle challenges, build resilience and feel more confident about their money. 

    What kinds of transformations have stood out for you among the participants you’ve met? It’s inspiring to see what’s possible when people are given the tools and encouragement to take action. Over the years, I’ve seen some incredible changes, including people: 

    • Paying down significant debt 
    • Setting up money systems for themselves and their families 
    • Buying homes and starting emergency funds 
    • Reducing spending habits that were harming their health 
    • Starting side hustles or businesses and building wealth through saving, investing and buying assets – while still enjoying life’s pleasures, like travel.

    What advice would you give someone who’s trying to decide which Sorted at Work sessions to book? I always recommend beginning with goal setting. When people get clear on their values, motivations and priorities – and set SMART goals – they create their own financial compass. That clarity makes it easier to take action, whether that’s learning to invest, saving for a big milestone, or simply feeling more in control of everyday money decisions.