Who We Are
Hawkeye Dynamics is a specialist training provider based in New Zealand, delivering hostile environment preparation to clients around the world.
We offer both in-person scenario-based training and online learning to ensure flexibility, relevance, and real-world application.
Our experienced team includes military veterans, humanitarians, security professionals, educators, and seasoned travellers, all united by one mission:
To prepare people to face the world’s harshest environments—and return home safely.
Mission
To provide tailored training solutions that realistically prepare individuals and teams for secure and effective operations anywhere in the world.
Vision
To be the most trusted provider of global travel readiness and hostile environment training, empowering people to operate with confidence wherever they go.
Our Core Values
The Problem
Preparedness isn’t one-size-fits-all—and yet, that’s how most training is delivered.
Lack of Context-Specific Training
Generic, military-style programs fail to prepare staff for the cultural, political, and operational realities they’ll actually face.
Too Technical, Not Operational
Many courses focus heavily on tactics but miss the mark on practical decision-making and adaptability in fluid, high-pressure situations.
Missed Duty of Care
Organizations struggle to meet their legal and moral obligations when their people lack the skills to identify, prevent, and respond to threats effectively.
Failure to Build Confidence and Judgment
Staff aren’t taught how to think, only what to do. When plans break down, they’re unprepared to make sound decisions under stress.
The Solution
At Hawkeye Dynamics, we deliver training that directly addresses the real-world gaps organisations face when deploying staff into high-risk environments.
Contextual, Mission-Aligned Training
We design scenario-based training built around your operating environment. Whether it’s a refugee camp in Sudan, an urban slum in Haiti, or a remote outpost in Syria, our modules reflect the realities your teams will face—culturally, politically, and practically.
From Technical to Tactical Judgement
We move beyond checklists. Our programs develop adaptive thinking, critical decision-making, and real-time threat response. We train staff to evaluate situations, not just follow drills.
Supporting Your Duty of Care
We help organisations fulfill their legal and ethical obligations by delivering pre-deployment solutions that demonstrably reduce risk. Our training strengthens your internal policies and reporting practices while building frontline capability.
Confidence Under Pressure
We teach staff how to think under stress. Through immersive, pressure-tested simulations, we build the kind of confidence that only comes from experience—so when plans fall apart, your people won’t.