Our Team
Meet the team making it happen
Our property development team are dedicated professionals, passionate about delivering quality developments in a sustainable way.
From high level strategy to the finer details, our team are extremely experienced and knowledgeable when it comes land and property development. We work closely together to ensure individual expertise is drawn upon and project delivery is seamless.
Terry May
CEO TW Property
Qualifications
BBus (Property Management and Valuation), PGDip Business Finance
Terry is renowned as a successful developer, having worked in commercial development in Wellington and Auckland before basing himself in Hawke’s Bay for the past 20 years. With an extensive background in the industry, including running his own development company, he brings his expert skillset and unmatched knowledge to TW Property. In his role as CEO, Terry is responsible for developing successful business strategies and overseeing the project management, property acquisition and documentation process.
Read Bio +Terry is renowned as a successful developer, having worked in commercial development in Wellington and Auckland before basing himself in Hawke’s Bay for the past 20 years. With an extensive background in the industry, including running his own development company, he brings his expert skillset and unmatched knowledge to TW Property. In his role as CEO, Terry is responsible for developing successful business strategies and overseeing the project management, property acquisition and documentation process.
Stevie-Lee Goodgame
General Manager
Qualifications
BProp
Stevie-Lee has been with TW Property since its inception and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the business. With over ten years of experience in property development and a Bachelor of Property from the University of Auckland, she has an in-depth understanding of the industry and is a valuable source of knowledge for the team and clients. As General Manager, Stevie-Lee is responsible for the management of staff and co-ordination of all business streams. A large focus of her role is engagement and relationship management with key external stakeholders, liaising with entities such as local and central government agencies, and commercial and industrial clients. Alongside her management function, Stevie-Lee continues to use her well-honed expertise in property development and has been involved in many of the larger scale developments delivered by TW Property across the North Island.
Read Bio +Stevie-Lee has been with TW Property since its inception and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the business. With over ten years of experience in property development and a Bachelor of Property from the University of Auckland, she has an in-depth understanding of the industry and is a valuable source of knowledge for the team and clients. As General Manager, Stevie-Lee is responsible for the management of staff and co-ordination of all business streams. A large focus of her role is engagement and relationship management with key external stakeholders, liaising with entities such as local and central government agencies, and commercial and industrial clients. Alongside her management function, Stevie-Lee continues to use her well-honed expertise in property development and has been involved in many of the larger scale developments delivered by TW Property across the North Island.
Portia McKenzie
General Manager – Community & Social Housing
Qualifications
BSc, PGDip Arts
Portia brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning and development to her role at TW Property. Her career began in London, where she honed her skills in consenting for local government. Following this, Portia spent several years in the Middle East, involved in urban planning projects for large-scale city development from Abu Dhabi to Lebanon, Oman and Egypt. For the past 15 years, Portia has focused on revitalising communities within New Zealand. She has held leadership positions within local and central government, overseeing teams across Te Tai Tokerau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, and Hawkes Bay. During this time, Portia successfully supported the delivery of over 1,170 projects valued at $2.2 billion. These projects encompassed infrastructure development, sustainable job creation, community empowerment, social inclusion initiatives, and community resilience building.
Read Bio +Portia brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning and development to her role at TW Property. Her career began in London, where she honed her skills in consenting for local government. Following this, Portia spent several years in the Middle East, involved in urban planning projects for large-scale city development from Abu Dhabi to Lebanon, Oman and Egypt. For the past 15 years, Portia has focused on revitalising communities within New Zealand. She has held leadership positions within local and central government, overseeing teams across Te Tai Tokerau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, and Hawkes Bay. During this time, Portia successfully supported the delivery of over 1,170 projects valued at $2.2 billion. These projects encompassed infrastructure development, sustainable job creation, community empowerment, social inclusion initiatives, and community resilience building.
Isaac Aitken
Senior Development Manager
Qualifications
BEng
Isaac has a background in engineering and over 14 years of experience managing land development projects in the private and public sectors, both in the UK and NZ. He has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and brings a well-rounded skillset to his role. As Senior Development Manager, Issac oversees a variety of development projects and has an in-depth knowledge of key areas such as the due diligence process, financial feasibility, plan change processes, resource consents, engineering approvals, construction, compliance, and title process. Issac manages large to medium scale residential and land developments for TW Property across the North Island.
Read Bio +Isaac has a background in engineering and over 14 years of experience managing land development projects in the private and public sectors, both in the UK and NZ. He has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and brings a well-rounded skillset to his role. As Senior Development Manager, Issac oversees a variety of development projects and has an in-depth knowledge of key areas such as the due diligence process, financial feasibility, plan change processes, resource consents, engineering approvals, construction, compliance, and title process. Issac manages large to medium scale residential and land developments for TW Property across the North Island.
Carley Hewitt
Operations Manager
Carley joined the TW Property Team in January 2023 and manages the day-to-day operations of the property development projects, ensuring each project runs smoothly and on time. Carley has an extensive background in operation and management roles in the property, legal, and real estate fields.
Read Bio +Carley joined the TW Property Team in January 2023 and manages the day-to-day operations of the property development projects, ensuring each project runs smoothly and on time. Carley has an extensive background in operation and management roles in the property, legal, and real estate fields.
Matt Sproull
Development Manager
Qualifications
NZDE (Civil)
Matt has ten years of Civil Engineering experience specialising in geometric road design for numerous local government and private sector clients. His abilities extend into project management and construction supervision roles, providing a sound approach to TW Property’s land and property development projects.
Read Bio +Matt has ten years of Civil Engineering experience specialising in geometric road design for numerous local government and private sector clients. His abilities extend into project management and construction supervision roles, providing a sound approach to TW Property’s land and property development projects.
Mitch Jackson
Development Manager
Qualifications
BCom (Economics and International Business) Studying towards an NZDE (Civil)
Mitch has been with the TW Property team for three years and in this time has successfully delivered a number of residential housing developments in locations across the North Island including Masterton, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. In his role as a Development Manager, Mitch is responsible for initiating development opportunities, conducting feasibility analysis, undertaking due diligence, managing property developments from end-to-end and ensuring each project is completed to the highest standards. Mitch graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and International Business and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Read Bio +Mitch has been with the TW Property team for three years and in this time has successfully delivered a number of residential housing developments in locations across the North Island including Masterton, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne. In his role as a Development Manager, Mitch is responsible for initiating development opportunities, conducting feasibility analysis, undertaking due diligence, managing property developments from end-to-end and ensuring each project is completed to the highest standards. Mitch graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and International Business and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Josh Gimblett
Development Assistant
Qualifications
Bcom (Commercial Law and Management)
Josh joined TW Property as a graduate from Victoria University. In his role as Development Assistant, Josh works alongside commercial and development managers to deliver land and property developments, undertaking key tasks such as the acquisition of property and feasibility analysis. Josh has also successfully project managed and delivered several residential housing developments within Hawke’s Bay. Josh has a Bachelor of Commerce in Commercial Law and Management, specialising in Systems, Operations and Supply Chains and alongside working at TW Property, plays semi-professional rugby for the Hawke’s Bay Magpies.
Read Bio +Josh joined TW Property as a graduate from Victoria University. In his role as Development Assistant, Josh works alongside commercial and development managers to deliver land and property developments, undertaking key tasks such as the acquisition of property and feasibility analysis. Josh has also successfully project managed and delivered several residential housing developments within Hawke’s Bay. Josh has a Bachelor of Commerce in Commercial Law and Management, specialising in Systems, Operations and Supply Chains and alongside working at TW Property, plays semi-professional rugby for the Hawke’s Bay Magpies.
Mike Benson
Senior Construction Delivery Manager
Qualifications
National Certificate in Carpentry. National Diploma in Construction Management
Mike has over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, in both hands on and management positions as well as running his own successful construction business for a number of years. He is well respected in the industry and has extensive knowledge around each construction phase. In his role as Senior Construction Delivery Manager, Mike oversees the entire construction process from start to finish, coordinating between the client, consultants and the construction team.
Read Bio +Mike has over 18 years of experience in the construction industry, in both hands on and management positions as well as running his own successful construction business for a number of years. He is well respected in the industry and has extensive knowledge around each construction phase. In his role as Senior Construction Delivery Manager, Mike oversees the entire construction process from start to finish, coordinating between the client, consultants and the construction team.
Olly Martin
Construction Delivery Manager
Olly Martin brings a wealth of experience to the TW Property team, with over ten years of working in construction and development roles. Olly began his career as a labourer before changing tact to move off the tools and into construction management. He successfully ran super lot developments in Auckland and managed residential design and build projects as a Construction Manager. This breadth of experience has given Olly an intricate understanding of every aspect of construction, from on the tools, through to the construction management functions that are essential for high quality project delivery. Olly has worked across the North Island and now enjoys living and working in the sunny Hawke’s Bay.
Read Bio +Olly Martin brings a wealth of experience to the TW Property team, with over ten years of working in construction and development roles. Olly began his career as a labourer before changing tact to move off the tools and into construction management. He successfully ran super lot developments in Auckland and managed residential design and build projects as a Construction Manager. This breadth of experience has given Olly an intricate understanding of every aspect of construction, from on the tools, through to the construction management functions that are essential for high quality project delivery. Olly has worked across the North Island and now enjoys living and working in the sunny Hawke’s Bay.
Tony McHannigan
Construction Delivery Manager
Qualifications
NZ Certificate in Architectural Draughting, Trade Certificate in Carpentry, Advanced Trade Certificate in Carpentry, NZ Certificate in Project Management
Tony has extensive experience in construction, having worked in the industry for 35 years. He is a qualified architectural draughtsman and builder and holds a NZ Certificate in Project Management. Tony previously ran his own residential building company for eight years before getting off the tools and taking the natural step into construction management. With a strong background in construction and an architectural eye for design, Tony ensures no detail is overlooked and delivers high quality residential projects throughout Hawke’s Bay.
Read Bio +Tony has extensive experience in construction, having worked in the industry for 35 years. He is a qualified architectural draughtsman and builder and holds a NZ Certificate in Project Management. Tony previously ran his own residential building company for eight years before getting off the tools and taking the natural step into construction management. With a strong background in construction and an architectural eye for design, Tony ensures no detail is overlooked and delivers high quality residential projects throughout Hawke’s Bay.
Rileigh Knapp
Operations Co-ordinator
Qualifications
BCom (Human Resources)
CEO TW Property
General Manager
General Manager – Community & Social Housing
Senior Development Manager
Operations Manager
Development Manager
Development Manager
Development Assistant
Senior Construction Delivery Manager
Construction Delivery Manager
Construction Delivery Manager
Construction Delivery Manager
Finance Manager
Accountant/Office Manager
Finance Administrator
Junior Financial Accountant
Operations Co-ordinator
