Andrea has 20 years’ experience in civil engineering, specialising in Land Development.
Her approach of thinking outside the box to maximise outcomes for developments comes from working during the “one person do it all” days of fast pace East Auckland developments of the 2000’s. Her strengths include scheme design, civil design, stormwater management, and site observation.
Andrea spends her spare time with her 4 young children camping, and having as much fun as the Nelson lifestyle has to offer as well as hitting the trails in the mountains either walking, running or on her bike.
Angela is a talented civil engineer who is driven to apply her civil engineering knowledge to achieve a high standard of technical output and client satisfaction.
Her background covers residential to large-scale infrastructure and land development projects across New Zealand.
Angela enjoys tennis and loves to play piano when she is away from the office.
Beatrice has achieved a lot in her 2 years as a graduate engineer, gaining experience in building processes in the construction industry. This includes project management, contract management, cost estimating and technical drawings preparation.
Combined with practical on-site experience and a passion for civil engineering, Beatrice has strong interest in all aspects of the civil engineering field.
Beatrice loves to spend time with family, friends, and her two cats. Away from the office, Beatrice enjoys travelling, discovering beautiful scenery and sampling tasty food.
Bill is a Civil Engineer with 6 years of experience in both New Zealand and Australia with a particular interest in land development. In addition to land development, Bill has gained valuable experience in various sectors, including mining and structural engineering, broadening his perspective and deepening his understanding of the civil infrastructure industry. He has extensive knowledge in the design and delivery of both greenfield and brownfield projects of all sizes from concept to completion. His diverse experience enables him to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions on every project.
Outside of work, Bill is an avid mountain biker who will most likely be out exploring Queenstown’s plethora of riding options, all while maintaining a healthy social calendar and embracing all of the town’s seasonal offerings.
Brett is a seasoned Senior Civil Engineer with over three decades of experience in land development and civil infrastructure, working extensively on public and private projects across Southern Africa. He brings a practical, problem-solving approach to every project, addressing both design and construction aspects.
Outside of work, Brett enjoys cycling, hiking, and walking. He’s also an avid computer gamer, with a particular interest in F1 and racing simulations, and he cherishes spending quality time with his family
A civil engineer with 13 years’ experience in the industry, Chris started his cadetship in Australia in November 2007 as a draftsperson. He completed his studies in 2015 after working full time and studying part time to achieve his degree.
Chris moved to New Zealand in October of 2015 with his two dogs and now happily calls Auckland home.
Chris is a passionate football player in his spare time, earning himself McKenzie & Co.’s first red card in the social twilight football league. He also snowboards when the season is right and enjoys cooking. Any time left spare is spent with his two four legged friends.
Daisy is a promising young graduate engineer who recently completed her studies at the University of Auckland. Daisy is one of McKenzie & Co.’s graduate programme success stories, having started as an intern two years prior to obtaining her Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering with Honours. She brings enthusiasm and innovative thinking as a young engineer to the field and we are lucky to have her.
In her down time Daisy enjoys a variety of activities such as gaming, basketball, photography and plenty of traveling, but most importantly spending time with her poodle called Yoghurt.
Darrell Smith is a senior engineer with over 20 years of experience in the land development and civil infrastructure sector. He thrives on seeing projects completed successfully on time and on budget, bringing his expertise to ensure every endeavour is a success.
Outside of work, Darrell enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and enjoys cheering on his children at their sporting events, finding joy in their accomplishments. When not cheering from the sidelines, he embraces the peacefulness of the country lifestyle.
Recently graduated from the University of Auckland with a BE(Hons) in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Denny has transitioned to a full-time role after interning with McKenzie and Co since 2022. During his internship he worked on various engineering tasks such as design, compliance, and drafting, and is now looking to foster his engineering knowledge in various aspects of the industry.
During his spare times, Denny likes to read books, play video games and spend time with his family.
With over 10 years of dedicated experience in civil design and the construction of diverse engineering infrastructure projects, Derek specialises in urban earthwork and drainage design, water-sensitive and low-impact design, stormwater 2D modeling, and flood assessment. As a forward-thinking engineer, Derek is passionate about integrating cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices to create resilient and future-proof infrastructure. Derek’s portfolio includes the successful completion of numerous high-profile projects, ranging from urban residential developments to large-scale industrial projects, all characterized by sustainable practices and innovative solutions. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, ensures the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality. Whether revamping cityscapes or enhancing connectivity, Derek’s expertise continues to shape the built environment for a better tomorrow.
He is an avid tennis player when away from work. He also finds joy in cultivating vibrant vege and fruits, creating serene outdoor spaces.
Don is a civil engineer who specializes in both greenfield and brownfield subdivision projects. His portfolio encompasses a wide range of projects, from small-scale two-lot subdivisions to multi-staged developments, all contributing to the creation of new homes and residential suburbs. He has demonstrated proficiency in managing diverse commercial warehousing projects of varying scales, showcasing his adaptability and expertise across the construction sector.
Dedicated to fostering collaborative relationships, Don effectively manages projects to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients and communities alike.
Outside of work, he finds joy in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors.
A keen young individual with a BE(Hons) in construction engineering from AUT and six months as a civil engineering intern in land development. Himachal has been at McKenzie & Co since 2023 with 1 year of experience as a survey assistant and currently working as a graduate engineer.
When not at work, Himachal enjoys going to the gym, playing football, and playing PlayStation.
James is our Regional Lead in the Bay of Plenty office. He brings with him over 15 years civil engineering experience in the land development/infrastructure space and has worked in multi-disciplinary environments around the world. He has also spent time as a solar power salesman, a building apprentice, and a stint on the superyachts, which all contribute to his communicative and affable nature.
James is a firm believer that work life and home life aren’t mutually exclusive, they support each other. He embraces a holistic view on life and has recently started down the crossfit track as the next physical challenge, while also raising 2 daughters with his partner Lucy.
Luke is an ambitious individual with eight years of experience as a civil engineer, initially starting his career in hydrographic surveying for offshore oil and gas companies worldwide. In the land development industry, he has gained extensive knowledge of civil engineering and Council practices. He is also a Registered Professional Surveyor (RPSurv) specialising in subdivision engineering.
Outside of work, Luke enjoys fishing, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring nature whenever possible.
Luke obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Zagreb, Croatia in the mid-eighties, before going on to work in several European countries as a Site Engineer, Project Engineer and Project Manager, including a job at the United Nations.
Having honed his skills on building sites early on in his career, Luke turned his attention to engineering design roles where the practical knowledge he developed in his early years helped him understand the challenges and complexities contractors face on sites. This has in turn developed him into an excellent design engineer with great problem-solving skills.
After immigrating to New Zealand with his wife Vesna, also a Civil Engineer, they raised their son Frano who, you guessed it, became an engineer too (albeit bucking the trend and going down the mechanical engineering route).
After 30 plus years in the industry Luke’s stand out successes of his career are the building (infrastructure and construction) of 220 dwellings for refugees and displaced persons from Bosnia and Croatia in the late-nineties. And closer to home Luke has enjoyed playing a key role in shaping developments south of Auckland in Franklin in the last 22 years throughout Pukekohe, Tuakau, Waiuku, Papakura and Te Kauwhata.
Outside of work life, Luke in an active football player for Fencibles United, he enjoyed climbing mountains around the world and has a passion for collecting rare and endangered plants.
Mark has spent 10 years in the roading asset management industry based in the South Auckland area before joining McKenzie & Co. His specialised skills involve project management, pavement design, geometric design, and construction management.
As a key member of the Auranga project team, amongst others, Marks most valuable role is to keep the office beer fridge restocked for Friday afternoon drinks.
Mark enjoys socialising with friends and family, living an active lifestyle, keeping fit, and most sports (both participating and viewing).
Martin is a proactive and personable engineer with a strong technical background in New Zealand’s infrastructure industry. He has designed and managed projects ranging from small remediation works to 100+ lot subdivisions, demonstrating skills in both design consultancy and site-works supervision. Martin’s ability to think critically, simplify complex issues, and apply technical knowledge effectively sets him apart in his field.
Outside of work, Martin enjoys cooking Argentinean asados and spending time in the outdoors with friends.
Michael Chandra is a talented civil engineer driven to apply his technical knowledge to achieve the highest standards of output and client satisfaction. Before becoming a civil engineer, he started as a draftsperson, utilising 2D and 3D modeling to produce high-quality plans. His interests include earthwork modeling, geometric design, three waters design, and construction/project management.
Outside of work, he enjoys jogging and spending quality time with family and friends.
Michael has worked as a civil engineering consultant for over five years and has been involved in a wide range of projects, from two-lot subdivisions to larger projects providing over 200 units. He has expertise in providing designs and reports to assist in the residential consenting process.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
With his sights set on gaining experience on a range of different projects, Nate McIntosh joined the McKenzie & Co. team just before the COVID lockdown was enforced. He had enough time to meet the team and get up to speed on his portfolio of projects, before setting up his home office and getting stuck in.
His bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, alongside his desire to work across a breadth of projects, made Nate the perfect candidate for a Senior Design Engineer with McKenzie & Co.
Having managed the design and contract administration of serval large developments south of Auckland, it comes as no surprise his experience was one of his biggest assets.
Before settling into a desk job, Nate worked on a drill rig doing geo-tech investigations all over the country, including the motorway extensions in Hamilton and the Bay of Plenty.
“That was one of my favourite jobs, but I don’t miss the physically demanding work,” says Nate. “We often did 15-hour days.”
Nate recalls his most satisfying career highlight to date was when he got to see his first development project completed.
“I worked on that job from the very beginning,” says Nate. “It took four years and five project stages to complete. I got to see the development come to life from the design through to 224c.”
Another budding young engineer, Nathaniel is a McKenzie & Co. graduate programme success story. After interning for a year at the Manukau office, Nathaniel has joined the team permanently having graduated from AUT in construction engineering with first-class honours.
When not working Nathaniel likes to spend his time reading, playing monopoly with friends and going on long walks with his girlfriend and dog Toby.
During her time in the construction industry, Noella has garnered significant expertise and gained valuable insights. Noella has embraced a multitude of roles. From assisting clients to managing projects, contributing to civil engineering designs, and executing on-site engineering tasks, she has been fortunate to gather a range of experiences. Each challenge has been a chance for Noella to learn and grow, and she approaches each new opportunity with gratitude for the lessons it brings.
Whether she’s gathering with friends, volunteering at church events, or simply enjoying a quiet meal at home, Noella embraces each moment with warmth, gratitude, and a genuine appreciation for life’s simple pleasures.
Pedro is a senior Civil Engineer with over 21 years of experience in New Zealand, working in both the public and private sectors. He specialises in infrastructure and land development projects, with strong skills in engineering analysis and design using 12d application. Pedro is also a proactive team player with an open and attentive approach to identifying solutions.
Outside of work, Pedro enjoys the outdoors, a game of football, and spending quality time with his family.
Regan is a civil engineer with 3 years of experience in civil and structural engineering. After graduating from the University of Sheffield, he spent 2 years as a graduate structural engineer specialising in low-rise residential builds. He then moved to Leeds, where he worked as a graduate civil engineer focusing on flood alleviation schemes and drainage design. Regan made the move to New Zealand, spending 2 years on a working holiday visa in Wanaka before joining the Queenstown office.
Outside of work, Regan enjoys trail running, boxing, football, and loves a good pub quiz.
Reza started as a survey assistant in 2022 and after a year of being a survey assistant, he was promoted to be a Civil Engineer within the same company. He has been working as a Civil Engineer for around 10 months now. He also finished his studies, earning a BE(Hons) as a Construction Engineer from AUT in 2023.
Reza likes to go to the gym and ride around on his motorbike when the weather is good for it.
A Chartered Engineer of over 30 years’ experience (NZ, UK and Australia) in residential, commercial, and industrial developments, NZS 3910 construction administration and project management in the public and private sector.
Richard has undertaken leading roles in the implementation of infrastructure projects, coordinating multidiscipline inputs for large scale developments, alongside management of civil engineering teams.
Richard is an experienced Safety in Design Workshop facilitator and a named contributor to Auckland Council Erosion and Sediment Control Guidelines GD05.
Time away from office, Richard enjoys his passion for golf.
Rob is the regional manager of the beautiful Queenstown office which serves the South Island. He has a varied background within the construction industry over the past 20 years including being a certified builder as well as experience in Coastal and Civil Engineering.
Rob has a significant number of developments under his belt in Auckland and the Southern-Lakes district from small subdivisions to large superlot developments.
Robs specialist skills include feasibility studies, detailed design, Environmental design/reporting, construction admin & contracts.
He is a good man to advise you on all your land development projects in the South Island.
Rob has lived with his young family in Queenstown for more 8 years, and outside of the office enjoys all the outdoors activities the Queenstown-Lakes district has to offer like biking, boating and hiking. Feel free to call Rob with your Land Development queries.
A civil engineer with over 30 years’ industry experience, Romeo has worked extensively in the Philippines and New Zealand. His vast experience includes contract management and construction supervision on brownfield and greenfield development, civil engineering design and technical report writing. Romeo is well versed in hydrology and hydraulic assessment and modelling.
Romeo was McKenzie & Co.’s first employee in the Auckland CBD office and his success there has paved the way for a rapidly expanding office in the heart of the city.
Romeo officially became a Kiwi in 2007 and has embraced the New Zealand lifestyle. A big fan of sports, basketball, triathlon and ocean swim.
Sam is an Intermediate Civil Engineer with over five years of experience as a consultant in the industry. He is knowledgeable in stormwater assessments including design, treatment, strategy, and asset management. Having worked on a wide range of projects across the country, he has a passion for maintaining healthy waterways in Aotearoa.
Outside of work, Sam plays hockey and loves being outdoors either golfing, fishing, hunting, or camping.
Sanu has been a graduate civil engineer with McKenzie and Co since 2023. He earned his Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology (Civil) in 2022. During his university years, he gained experience as a geotechnical intern and a civil draftsperson. Additionally, he volunteered as a student ambassador for Engineering New Zealand, organizing student event nights and functions.
Outside of work, you can often find him on the badminton court and enjoying quality time with my family and friends.
With over 30 years of experience in land and infrastructure development across a wide range of projects, Scott brings a practical problem-solving approach to all projects from both a design and construction aspect.
When not solving problems, he plays too much golf (badly) and enjoys being outside and active.
Shahbaz Sandhu is a Civil and Design Engineer with over 8 years of experience in this field.
He has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Auckland.
He has worked in both greenfield and brownfield developments and specialised in roading, three waters and environmental engineering projects.
Shahbaz is well versed in water supply network modeling and stormwater management design.
Outside of work, Shahbaz enjoys socialising with friends and family. He is a big fan of going to the gym, swimming and playing tennis.
A man of many talents, Simon has worked as a design engineer for almost 20 years across many different disciplines including Civil, Geotechnical and even Product Design Engineering. Add to this marketing, project management, draughting experience as well as running his own business at stages in his career.
In his spare time Simon enjoys surfing, sailing, spear fishing and song writing. He also acts on TV from time to time and is a happily married father to two daughters and a son.
Simon graduated from the University of Auckland in 2025 with a BE(Hons) in Civil Engineering. Before coming to McKenzie and Co, he worked on the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne where he worked on rail infrastructure design, engineering assurance and project management.
During his spare time, Simon likes to spend time playing basketball, badminton and spending time with his friends and family
Theresa is a highly driven Junior Civil Engineer with over two years of experience in civil engineering predominantly in the land development space.
She has worked on a range of brownfield and greenfield projects combining a mix of residential and industrial subdivision experience. She strives to provide excellent solutions for clients.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new cuisines and spending time outdoors.
A superstar Engineer with a passion and drive for delivering the best outcomes for McKenzie and Co’s amazing clients, Tim has striven for excellence with each project he has delivered.
With a wide range of experience from small to large projects across Brownfield and Greenfield land development, Tim has developed a keen interest and innate understanding of the development landscape across New Zealand.
He has worked on both residential and commercial/industrial projects and is passionate about delivering innovative and out of the box solutions to challenging engineering problems. With a focus on future proofing, climate adaptation and diverse thinking in engineering, Tim wants to use his career to advance our future.
Tim and his partner Karl enjoy renovating and interior designing their home, gardening, their 3 classic MG sports cars and spending time with their dog Cooper, cat Oliver, family & friends.
Tony is a Junior Civil Engineer with around two years of experience in designing three water infrastructure for residential and commercial projects. He has a comprehensive understanding of NZ Building codes and regional standards.
Outside of work, Tony enjoys powerlifting and skiing.
A civil engineer with more than 30 years’ industry experience, Victor has worked extensively in the Philippines and New Zealand. His vast experience includes project and construction management, subdivision and road geometric design, and technical drawing.
A big fan of work-life balance, Victor officially became a Kiwi in 2012 and has embraced the New Zealand lifestyle – travelling, trail biking, tramping, and fishing – which he captures thanks to his great photography skills.
Wei is a Civil Engineer with more than 12 years’ experience. For almost a decade Wei worked in China and Africa where she was involved in a number of construction projects and land development projects.
Wei has extensive experience in civil design, contract management, cost estimating and project management.
Originally from China, Wei and her family immigrated to New Zealand a few years ago. Wei enjoys traveling around New Zealand and overseas with her husband and two young boys. She likes yoga and baking as well.
As a qualified Civil Engineer with 6 years of experience working with large clients on complex land development projects, Zhongxin has developed expertise in directing the construction of site earthworks and infrastructure design in both greenfield and brownfield developments. Zhongxin works with a methodical and analytical mindset to dissect challenges and devise optimal solutions, even under stringent time constraints.
Outside of work, Zhongxin enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with his family.
Chey is an experienced Project Manager, Surveyor and Civil Engineer with particular skills in cadastral/seismic surveying and project design/construction. During his successful 20+ year career that’s spanned the continents, he’s worked for several world-renowned companies.
Chey likes to spend his time outside of work with family and friends, on the mountains and in the ocean.
Jackson boasts extensive experience in the construction industry, beginning his career straight out of school. As a builder by trade, he has tackled a variety of projects, including numerous high-rise and large scale commercial construction projects prior to moving into the civil construction sector. Within the civil construction sector Jackson has delivered multiple civil construction projects varying from large street scape, roading and public infrastructure to large private land development projects across Auckland. His practical knowledge and collaborative approach have made him adept at working with all stakeholders.
Outside of work, Jackson enjoys mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Hunting and spending time with his family.
Jordan is a Construction Engineer with over 10 years’ experience working in both contractor and consultant-based roles. He possesses an extensive knowledge across project delivery in the civil construction space.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending quality time with his young family.
Mark has over 15 years’ experience working in both Australia and New Zealand where he has gained knowledge and understanding from working on a broad range of projects including civil and commercial construction, infrastructure and land development.
In his free time Mark enjoys spending time with his family and getting out fishing.
Nora is a Construction Engineer with almost 9 years of work experience in the Construction Industry. She brings previous experience working for both second and Top tier contracting companies on various Civil Infrastructure Projects.
Outside of work, Nora enjoys spending time with her family.
Shiv has just over 16 years of work experience within the civil engineering industry and aggregate quarries in New Zealand with a comprehensive knowledge in aggregates standards and specifications. He is currently fine tuning his contract and construction management skills with the McKenzie & Co Auranga team.
In his free time, Shiv likes to spend quality time with family and friends and enjoys a bit of fishing.
project management, planning &
land development advisory teams
Chey is an experienced Project Manager, Surveyor and Civil Engineer with particular skills in cadastral/seismic surveying and project design/construction. During his successful 20+ year career that’s spanned the continents, he’s worked for several world-renowned companies.
Chey likes to spend his time outside of work with family and friends, on the mountains and in the ocean.
Managing Director & Founder (Senior Management Team)
Clayton founded McKenzie & Co. in March 2014, having worked in Auckland’s land development sector since 1996.
As a registered professional surveyor, Clayton has worked on a huge number of land development projects across Auckland, gaining great experience. Thanks to this, he’s got strong relationships within the industry and an excellent reputation for a job well done.
Outside work, you’ll find him with his family and getting involved in too many outdoor activities – like cycling, skiing, tramping, and water sports.
Darren is a planner with over 14 years of experience in planning and resource management. Most of his time has been spent in the consenting space in local government, in Auckland, Taupo and Rotorua. He understands the inefficiencies, the efficiencies, and how best to navigate the processes at play.
Outside of the office Darren, is out mountain biking, taking his family out on forest/lake adventures, and growing his ever-expanding vinyl record collection.
Ed is the Auckland and Waikato Senior Development Manager with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors. His extensive network of contacts and knowledge across commercial and greenfield developments enable a ‘positive, solution based’ approach to projects. Ed has an eye for detail, be it contractual, legal or financial. His strategic, ‘true north’ thinking; combined with a personable approach, enables Ed to work directly with Clients and represent their interests.
Outside of work, Ed enjoys keeping fit via karate, gym and running; seeks the perfect round of golf and being a cash dispenser to his kids.
James is a talented civil engineer with more than 18 years’ experience and has worked in New Zealand and abroad. He spent more than six years in the Middle East where he was involved in a number of international landmark projects. He has extensive experience in project design and construction/project management and enjoys the challenge that land development provides.
James is an asset to the McKenzie & Co. team, motivating and managing teams and driving projects over the line under the toughest of circumstances.
James’ free time is dedicated to enjoying life with his wife and three young kids. And when possible he enjoys fishing, sailing and the occasional round of golf.
James joined McKenzie & Co. as a director in the early days of the business in 2014 and brings 20 years of design and project management experience to the company.
His experience includes working on numerous large-scale land development and mining related projects in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. James is a natural leader and has built a strong network in the private and public sectors.
When he’s not in the office, he enjoys surfing, snowboarding and fishing with his family.
With a successful land and construction surveying career already under his belt, James soon discovered a passion and talent for business management.
That hands on, in-the-field surveying experience was invaluable as James transitioned into the growth, management, and strategy side of business. Having experienced the successes of rapidly growing a business in a previous role, and overcoming the “growing pains” associated with this, it was the opportunity to apply this experience to a relatively young business that attracted James to McKenzie & Co.
“It was the people and reputation of McKenzie & Co. that first got my interest, but it was the culture and flexibility afforded to the role of business development manager that sealed the deal.” says James.
“I find building a strong foundation in a business through the creation and execution of business strategies, followed by business development gives me great satisfaction in what I do. I look forward to making a measurable different to McKenzie & Co. as they growth over the foreseeable future.”
Outside of work hours you’ll find James spending quality time with his family, having adventures and making memories with his two young children, socialising with friends and playing sports.
Central North Island Principal & Licensed Cadastral Surveyor
With over 20 years’ experience overseas and in New Zealand, Jerome has worked as a surveyor on a broad range of development projects across various territories. All of this experience Jerome puts to good use as Manager of McKenzie & Co Taupo & Rotorua regions.
Having become a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor in 2015, he also does engineering, hydrographic and monitoring surveying as well as engineering design.
From France originally, Jerome and his family became proud Kiwi citizens in 2014. Jerome enjoys travelling around New Zealand and overseas with his wife and two daughters. He is also a keen skier, kite-surfer and kayaker.
Kirsteen is a planner with over 20 years experience in both the public and private sectors. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in the planning field and environmental management.
Outside of work, Kirsteen enjoys sewing and spending time with family and friends.
Peter is a highly valued surveyor who has worked extensively in the construction industry for more than 15 years, both in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. He’s held various roles including surveyor, site engineer, site manager and survey office manager.
Peter spends his spare time with his family including three young children. When he gets the chance he enjoys mountain biking, surfing, golf, and jazz piano.
Rob is the regional manager of the beautiful Queenstown office which serves the South Island. He has a varied background within the construction industry over the past 20 years including being a certified builder as well as experience in Coastal and Civil Engineering.
Rob has a significant number of developments under his belt in Auckland and the Southern-Lakes district from small subdivisions to large superlot developments.
Robs specialist skills include feasibility studies, detailed design, Environmental design/reporting, construction admin & contracts.
He is a good man to advise you on all your land development projects in the South Island.
Rob has lived with his young family in Queenstown for more 8 years, and outside of the office enjoys all the outdoors activities the Queenstown-Lakes district has to offer like biking, boating and hiking. Feel free to call Rob with your Land Development queries.
The lady with the best view in the office, Sue is clearly an expert negotiator and planner.
With a comprehensive knowledge of all facets of resource management, Sue works her magic to gain resource consent and permits for various projects nation-wide in a wide range of development and policy areas (land, water, subdivision and concessions).
As a former Chief Volunteer Fire Officer, Sue’s skills in emergency management mean she has a calm and efficient demeanour under pressure. Given the scale of the projects Sue works on, this is definitely a good thing.
Tim is a seasoned Development Manager with over a decade of dedicated experience in the property sector. His career spans roles in private, public, and NGO organisations, where he has led diverse teams and managed complex projects from inception to completion. Timothy excels in navigating regulatory frameworks, conducting meticulous financial analyses, and fostering strategic partnerships.
Outside of work, Tim spends time with his young family and enjoys kids’ sports, camping, and fishing.
Advance is a surveyor with more than 9 years of practical experience in many aspects of the surveying and engineering industries. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe where he undertook many topographical and engineering surveys and took part in many large-scale cadastral surveys over a 6-year time frame. Advance moved to the United Arab Emirates in January 2020 where he gained more experience in construction engineering surveys on some of the world’s largest and most challenging engineering projects.
Away from work, Advance spends time outdoors with his wife taking photographs. He enjoys playing darts with friends when he is in a more relaxed indoor environment.
This committed sporting Dad can be found pacing the sporting fields as either a player, coach, referee or number one supporter of his sports-mad son and daughter. Allan chalks up all that on-field mileage as good practice for walking the often-vast project sites he surveys for McKenzie & Co.
With over 20 years’ experience as a Surveyor in Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo, Allan has a vast amount of experience in all aspects of surveying over commercial, residential and rural land development.
Allan’s success in bringing in new business in his local area has lead to McKenzie & Co. opening a new Rotorua office in order to manage the demand for Allan’s skills.
He spends his spare time with his wife and two children in the outdoors or on the sports field (playing, coaching, refereeing or supporting).
Known for his gift-of-the-gab, not to mention his encyclopedic knowledge of music, Allan is regularly heard saying “Hey I got that job” every time he secures yet another Rotorua subdivision.
National Diploma in Surveying; National Certificate in OH&S
Andrew is a Surveyor based in the Taupo office. He has four years’ experience having contributed towards projects across a breadth of industries, including land development, water, roading, rail, airports, and local and central government projects. Andrew has a proven track record with a versatility of survey methodologies including within topographic, geodetic, cadastral, land development and image capture contexts.
Outside of work hours, Andrew enjoys hiking, camping, and playing and listening to music.
Cameron is a Surveyor with a background in Civil Construction and Earthworks. Adept at utilising surveying techniques and delivering high quality results in a fast-paced environment.
In his spare time Cameron enjoys following most disciplines of sport, in particular Football and Volleyball.
Conrad is a Survey Technician with over 12 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He possesses a problem-solving attitude and delivers an efficient, warm and friendly customer experience for Clients requiring survey services.
Outside of work, Conrad enjoys automotive detailing, HIIT workouts and camping with his family.
Diane is an experienced surveyor who has demonstrated the ability to adapt within a diverse range of employment environments including surveying, engineering, resource management planning and project management.
With over 20 years of experience in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Diane has a comprehensive understanding of the land development process.
Diane has a particular interest in subdivision scheme design and enjoys the challenge of creating subdivision designs to meet the needs to our clients and the future residents.
Outside of work Diane enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with her young family.
George, a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor based in Queenstown, brings a decade of diverse experience to his role. His expertise spans land transfer surveys, engineering design, geodetic surveys, construction setouts, and topographic surveys, reflecting his adaptability and versatility. At McKenzie & Co, he appreciates the variety of work available and values the constant learning opportunities and access to company-wide expertise.
Off-duty, George indulges his passion for mountain biking and skiing, making the most of the abundant opportunities in the Southern Lakes region. Additionally, he has a strong appetite for travel, eagerly immersing himself in new cuisines, cultures, and environments. Above all, he treasures spending time with friends and family, both in Queenstown and his hometown of Christchurch.
Hamish is a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor with over 10 years of experience in the land development industry. With experience in both Civil Engineering and Civil Construction Project Management, he brings a well-rounded approach to every project. Known for his problem-solving skills, Hamish excels at building strong, lasting relationships with clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
Hamish is a passionate rugby player who recently returned from two seasons in Europe. He enjoys staying active through regular exercise and values spending quality time with friends and family on the weekends.
Born and raised in Durban South Africa, Joash was drawn to the surveying profession from his love of the outdoors and being in nature from a young age.
Working on a variety of key projects in South Africa Joash made the move to New Zealand in January 2019 and now happily calls New Zealand his home.
Outside work Joash loves anything sport and outdoor related. You will regularly find him in the outdoors with his partner mountain biking, cycling, tramping or anything fitness related.
Kate graduated from the University of Otago in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Surveying. Since then, she has gained over four years of industry experience, working on a variety of projects across multiple surveying disciplines. She is currently working towards obtaining her cadastral license with McKenzie and Co.
In her spare time, Kate enjoys staying active and exploring the South Island’s great outdoors through hiking and hunting.
Growing up on the wild West Coast of the South Island, a love of maps and geography has led Mark to a career in surveying that has so far spanned 30 years.
Mark has experience in most areas of surveying including cadastral, mining, hydrographic and laser scanning.
Outside of work Mark enjoys having fun with his family and enjoying a raft of pursuits including road cycling, triathlon and strategy gaming.
Maxwell has almost 16 years’ experience in Civil and Structural Engineering, Surveying and oil and gas. Well versed in CAD works, he joins McKenzie & Co to offer his expert skills in this area.
Outside of work, Maxwell enjoys biking, he is proud to use his bike as his main mode of transport on his commute from home to work since 2022. When he’s not on his bike you can find him taking care of the planted fruit trees on his backyard (for his family to enjoy).
Neil is a Senior Surveyor with over 40 years practice as a surveyor, gaining experience and knowledge over a wide range of fields and in sectors from central government to academia to contracting and private practice. Over the last 15 years he has specialised in construction both in New Zealand and overseas and remains actively engaged in on-site work.
Beyond professional life, Neil is an enthusiast of DIY projects at home, as well as relaxing in kayaking and exploring new walking tracks.
Patrick has worked at McKenzie & Co part-time since 2016 while attending university and full-time since graduating in 2021. He is currently working towards obtaining his license, having passed the Laws & Regulations exam last year. He primarily has experience in topographical, monitoring, and cadastral surveys. He enjoys finding optimal solutions on-site and working to deliver positive outcomes for clients.
In his free time, Patrick enjoys learning to play instruments, rock ‘n’ roll dancing with friends, mountaineering, hunting, and just about any other outdoor activity with great company.
Peter is a highly valued surveyor who has worked extensively in the construction industry for more than 15 years, both in New Zealand, the UK and Australia. He’s held various roles including surveyor, site engineer, site manager and survey office manager.
Peter spends his spare time with his family including three young children. When he gets the chance he enjoys mountain biking, surfing, golf, and jazz piano.
Ricky has been working in the survey industry both commercial and residential for more than 3 years. He has rich experience in land development surveying practices.
Outside of work, Ricky enjoys swimming and outdoor activities.
Surveying runs through Russell’s blood with both his father and grandfather both in the profession.
Russell is a man of huge experience and mana in his own right. After 35+ years in the industry, what Russell doesn’t know about cadastral surveying, well, it just isn’t worth knowing. Seriously.
With experience in land transfer, survey office and Maori land surveys, his real forte lies in his specialist knowledge in the area of Crown land. So sought after is Russell’s experience, clients often ask for him by name. In fact, Russell himself was one of the instrumental drivers behind the acquisition of Central Surveys, with his reputation preceding him.
As a lover of dining out and watching sports, Russell is in heaven when the Rugby World Cup is on.
Christine is responsible for the day to day running of the Taupo office & also keeps an eye on our Rotorua office.
This includes making sure they operate smoothly, both internally and externally.
Out of work Christine enjoys spending time with family, particularly her granddaughters, walking, reading & socialising with friends.
Ed is the Auckland and Waikato Senior Development Manager with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors. His extensive network of contacts and knowledge across commercial and greenfield developments enable a ‘positive, solution based’ approach to projects. Ed has an eye for detail, be it contractual, legal or financial. His strategic, ‘true north’ thinking; combined with a personable approach, enables Ed to work directly with Clients and represent their interests.
Outside of work, Ed enjoys keeping fit via karate, gym and running; seeks the perfect round of golf and being a cash dispenser to his kids.
With a successful land and construction surveying career already under his belt, James soon discovered a passion and talent for business management.
That hands on, in-the-field surveying experience was invaluable as James transitioned into the growth, management, and strategy side of business. Having experienced the successes of rapidly growing a business in a previous role, and overcoming the “growing pains” associated with this, it was the opportunity to apply this experience to a relatively young business that attracted James to McKenzie & Co.
“It was the people and reputation of McKenzie & Co. that first got my interest, but it was the culture and flexibility afforded to the role of business development manager that sealed the deal.” says James.
“I find building a strong foundation in a business through the creation and execution of business strategies, followed by business development gives me great satisfaction in what I do. I look forward to making a measurable different to McKenzie & Co. as they growth over the foreseeable future.”
Outside of work hours you’ll find James spending quality time with his family, having adventures and making memories with his two young children, socialising with friends and playing sports.
Johan is the Head of Finance with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He possesses extensive knowledge across a wide range of financial practices and holds an in-depth understanding of the commercial operations within the financial services and civil engineering industries.
Outside of work, Johan enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with his family.
With over 15+ years of experience in executive support, office management and business administration. Krystal is dedicated to achieving excellence in all aspects of her work.
Outside of work, Krystal enjoys indulging in a pink gin and cherishing quality time with the family.
Max is the Finance Manager at McKenzie & Co with over 10 years of experience having worked for projects that have collectively turned over more than a billion dollars worth of revenue. Having now sat both on the client and contractor side helps bring unique experience to McKenzie & Co.
Outside of work Max enjoys running, spending time with friends & family along with house renovations.
Reynaldo is a Civil Engineer with passion for computers and coding which started as a hobby creating simple digital games in his University days. Integrating relevant skills gained from years of experience in project management in the Philippines and Civil design/software innovation and development in New Zealand. Rey pursued the natural role of Civil Engineering Software and Innovation Manager.
Rey values balancing hard work with wellbeing and play. He loves to be with family and all topics under the sun are interesting to him.
Sarah is responsible for the Marketing for McKenzie and Co. With a successful background working across multinational companies and a deep understanding of marketing communications, Sarah is passionate about merging storytelling with purposeful strategy.
In her downtime you can catch Sarah spending time with her family on her lifestyle property enjoying outdoor pursuits.
Yentil is an experienced professional, excels in executive support, team leadership, business administration and project and facilities management. She is solution-focused and strives to seek creative approaches to enhance operational efficiency.
Outside of work, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends.
