Open To Work
Shane Paget
Sunshine Coast Region,Australia
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven real estate leader with a strong background in sales and business development. Successfully led operations across multiple offices, managing teams of up to 100 salespeople while achieving significant project sales. Dedicated to enhancing client engagement and driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and effective negotiation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director / Business Owner - Interiors Contracting Company
Goldtex Interiors
, New Zealand
01.2017 - 01.2026
- Led operational and financial performance of interiors contracting business, enhancing commercial discipline, client relationships, tendering, contracts, systems, and team leadership.
- Tendered over 400 commercial projects annually while managing more than a dozen live projects simultaneously.
- Worked predominantly with main contractors, developers, and multi-dwelling residential builders, with individual subcontract values exceeding $1 million.
- Led teams of 20 to 20+ workers during peak operational periods.
- Built practical capability in contract negotiation, stakeholder management, supplier relationships, client communication, margin control, and business transition.
Real Estate Business Owner / Sales Leader
Ray White
Canterbury, New Zealand
01.1997 - 01.2017
- Owned and led real estate businesses, partnerships, offices, and sales teams, driving project sales activity and developer relationships across Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Led up to five real estate offices and approximately 100 salespeople at one stage.
- Led sales strategy, listing growth, team performance, market positioning, client relationships, listing campaigns, negotiations, settlements, and professional standards.
- Built and supported high-performing sales teams, strong workplace culture, office leadership structures, and business partnerships.
- Gained 16 years of experience in Ray White network, enhancing knowledge of trans-Tasman real estate systems, training, brand standards, leadership frameworks, sales culture, and performance expectations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies, enhancing local brand presence, community relationships, and long-term referral networks.
- Maintained performance through changing property cycles and competitive market conditions.
Education
Diploma in Business Studies -
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZSkills
- Interior project management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Sales team development
- Business development
- Vendor relationship management
- Negotiation
- Marketing strategy
- Local brand development
- Partnership management
- Stakeholder communication
- Client service
- Referral network development
- Quality assurance processes
- Documentation
- Compliance
- Professional standards
- Operational discipline
- Commercial judgment
- Changing market conditions
- Client outreach initiatives
- Client Engagement
- Multi-office business leadership
Early Business Background
Early career included a mix of self-employed business ownership and employed roles, building practical work ethic, commercial discipline, customer service, and hands-on operational experience before moving into real estate leadership. Was and Apiarist and supported the owners through to production of honey, which they wholesaled. Purchased first business at 19 yrs old which was a contract cleaning business. Also held roles across a freezing works and venison plant, Foodstuffs store and warehousing operations, transport / warehousing opportunities, and wholesale motorcycle parts sales.
Education And Licensing
- Australian real estate education pathway, Successfully completed full Australian real estate papers from start to finish
- Diploma in Business Studies, Massey University
- AREINZ
Leadership Style
Calm, accountable, practical, commercially focused, and people-aware. Known for communicating clearly, working respectfully with teams and stakeholders, managing complexity without drama, and maintaining steady delivery standards under pressure.
References
Brett Graham - Former multiple Ray white business owner Sunshine Coast, number available on request
Aaron Prosser - Owner APC or Aaron Prosser contracting, number available on request
Christian Anderson - Head of project management team Sunshine Coast Council , number available on request
Australian Market Context
Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Successfully completed full Australian real estate education requirements from start to finish, despite being eligible to transfer New Zealand credentials. Chose the full Australian study pathway to sharpen current legislative knowledge and strengthen professional readiness in the local market. Brings 16 years of Ray White real estate experience with an Australian-founded franchise network. Available for real estate sales, sales leadership, business development, branch / office leadership, project sales, client relationship, or property-related opportunities across the Sunshine Coast region.
Career Focus
- Real Estate / Sales Leadership
- Business Development
- Client Relationships
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Director / Business Owner - Interiors Contracting Company
Goldtex Interiors
01.2017 - 01.2026
Real Estate Business Owner / Sales Leader
Ray White
01.1997 - 01.2017
Diploma in Business Studies -
Massey University