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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Key Strengths
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Mike Pinnell

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record with property developers, builders and government agencies. Adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded transformative property development projects, achieving significant milestones and fostering robust stakeholder relationships. Skilled in financial analysis and effective communication, my approach consistently delivers exceptional outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Director

Dialog Property (NZ)
07.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Dialog Property (NZ) is a start-up property developer that uses volumetric construction to develop apartments and townhouses
  • Dialog Property is owned by Dialog Group, a multi-national oil and gas conglomerate
  • Directed personnel and external consultants for seamless operations.
  • Current work involves leading the projects, securing resource and building consents, financial management, preparing monthly reports and presentations direct to Board
  • Developed the in-house Graduate Training Program.

Senior Development Manager

Kāinga Ora
Wellington and Auckland
05.2019 - 07.2021
  • Participated in joint venture to transform Eastern Porirua community by leveraging 2,000 public homes into 4,000 new residences.
  • Streamlined staging strategy by synchronizing infrastructure solutions with housing needs, and targeted site selection.
  • Successfully gained trust by aligning with both internal and external stakeholder goals.
  • Prepared and oversaw master planning and concept design phases to achieve project goals.
  • Community engagement involved public presentations and information sessions.
  • Total construction value: NZ$2.0 billion.
  • Participated in the Housing Delivery System's initial six-month discovery and planning phase.

Development Manager, Build Wellington

Build Wellington – Business Unit within Wellington City Council
Wellington
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Executed comprehensive assessments on redevelopment needs of multiple municipal structures in council ownership.
  • Prepared presentations and reports for major new and existing buildings and facilities.
  • Led a successful team of project and development managers across multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Implemented effective project management and governance frameworks to streamline workflows.
  • Project Director for Town Hall re-strengthening (NZ$150 million) and new Johnsonville Library (NZ$25 million).

Development Manager

Fletcher Living
Christchurch
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Led several new Christchurch housing projects, including 350 Colombo Street and the East Frame, as part of a joint venture with the government agency, Ōtākaro.
  • Managed three extensive projects during distinct phases of development.
  • Enhanced two projects to achieve better commercial outcomes.

Project Director

Arrow International
Christchurch
01.2013 - 07.2016
  • Directed strategy as part of Leadership Team, duirng a period of strong growth and change.
  • Led a diverse range of project teams including the NZ$60m Nazareth House aged care and retirement living facility.
  • Resolved conflict on projects and established stronger client relationships.
  • Managed tenders for local and national projects.
  • Compiled detailed reports on project status for board presentation.

Development Manager

Definity Group
Sydney, Australia
02.2011 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Definity is a Sydney- consulting practice at the leading edge of strategic project management in Australia, providing strategic, development and project management for major projects
  • Oversaw development efforts on various projects, notably the University of NSW School of Engineering's redevelopment designed for 10,000 students.

Residential Business Manager, NSW

St Hilliers Construction
Sydney, Australia
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Management of the residential construction business with turnover of A$80m p.a
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations including strategy, financial management, business development, managing tenders, contract negotiation, resourcing, people leadership and performance management

Project Director

Stockland Group
Sydney, Australia
01.2002 - 10.2008
  • Prince Henry Little Bay, Sydney. Urban regeneration project transforming a former heritage-listed hospital site into 450 dwellings over 17 superlots.
  • Developed housing, apartments and mixed-use retail/ residential.
  • Managed project with a value of A$450 million.
  • Managed the design and feasibility of one of the first large-scale mixed use Led redevelopment projects comprising 13,000 sqm retail and 250 residential units.
  • Prepared resource consent applications and detailed design. Project value: A$300 million.

Senior Project Manager

Arrow International
Wellington and Sydney
07.1996 - 12.2001
  • Part of a small team that led the start-up of the Sydney and Melbourne offices
  • Design, project and construction management

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Central Queensland
Australia

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

University of Canterbury
New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate of Engineering - Civil

Wellington, New Zealand

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder management
  • Commercial Acumen
  • People Development
  • Effective Communication
  • Skilled Negotiator
  • Financial Analysis
  • Project Management

Affiliations

Member of OffsiteNZ

Key Strengths

Successfully managed multi-disciplinary teams of 5 – 20 professionals on 10 plus projects. Positive, outcomes driven approach with an inclusive leadership style, providing guidance and support to develop and maximise performance., Strong analytical and communication expertise, recognising that early decisions impact outcomes. Experienced managing multi-disciplinary project teams through all phases of development. Adopting a systems approach to improve processes and better understand how success can be achieved., Uses experience to identify alternative solutions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of key parties. Builds strong relationships with staff and stakeholders, identifies common ground and facilitates agreements. Strong track record in building effective internal and external relationships., Experienced with a thorough understanding of commercial business drivers and constraints and uses this information to support strategic direction and decision making. Experienced in managing projects financial performance – cost forecasting, cashflow, and reporting. Attention to detail used to understand and manage risk.

Timeline

Development Director

Dialog Property (NZ)
07.2021 - Current

Senior Development Manager

Kāinga Ora
05.2019 - 07.2021

Development Manager, Build Wellington

Build Wellington – Business Unit within Wellington City Council
01.2018 - 05.2019

Development Manager

Fletcher Living
07.2016 - 12.2017

Project Director

Arrow International
01.2013 - 07.2016

Development Manager

Definity Group
02.2011 - 12.2012

Residential Business Manager, NSW

St Hilliers Construction
10.2008 - 01.2011

Project Director

Stockland Group
01.2002 - 10.2008

Senior Project Manager

Arrow International
07.1996 - 12.2001

Master of Business Administration -

University of Central Queensland

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

University of Canterbury

New Zealand Certificate of Engineering - Civil

Mike Pinnell