With a Bachelor of Commerce and over 30 years of financial experience working at Universal Homes, Debbie’s exceptional eye for detail, ability to accurately forecast present and future commitments, and stay on budget serves her well as Chief Financial Officer. Debbie is a Chartered Accountant and has also been involved with the development and implementation of new IT systems. 

With a background in design and drafting, Sunil is a licensed building practitioner with over 25 years’ of experience in planning and design. Experienced in large commercial and residential developments, he is passionate about creating beautiful, functional, affordable homes. Sunil is the Project Director for the master-planned West Hills, and has led the planning and design for many Universal developments including Hobsonville Point, Long Bay, Millwater, and Northcote.

With over 13 years of experience in the property industry, Kennedy is well versed in all facets of the industry including property development, sales and marketing, construction, and finance. Kennedy works closely with the CEO and CFO at Universal Homes on company budgets, forecasts, business plans, and corporate strategies. Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Property degree, as well as an MBA majoring in operations and management.  Any enquires for Land Development sales, please contact Kennedy.

With an accounting degree and project and programme management background, Dorothy has extensive experience as a Finance Manager in property development for the past six years. She has a strong background in internal financial control and risk management. Dorothy has worked across a variety of sectors, including luxury property, hotels, and commercial offices.

Srecko brings a wealth of sales expertise to Universal Homes, with over 25 years of experience in the new home construction and property development industry. His career path spans across all levels in the industry, from first home buyers through to the discretionary market.

Relaxed and friendly, Ling brings with her the advantage of an extensive successful background in the real estate industry and knows the importance of communication with clients at all stages. She is adept at helping home buyers through our simple purchase process step-by-step. 

Shelley has worked for Universal Homes for over seven years and brings an extensive background of sales and marketing experience over a range of industries. With her highly talented approach and professional personality, home buyers at West Hills can expect to be well looked after across every detail of their purchase.  

Adrienne has over 25 years’ experience in the residential building industry and has a wealth of sales knowledge. Having a builder for a husband, Adrienne understands the building process and knows how to transform a house into a home. 

As Head of Sales and Marketing at Universal Homes, Marcel joined Universal with over 15 years’ experience in brand and marketing strategy for property developments. With a background in innovative campaign execution with globally recognised brands, Marcel loves to focus on creating cohesive and consistent brand experiences to support home buyers and investors of all stages.

Chris has over 30 years of knowledge and experience in the land development sector in Auckland both as a client and consultant. He brings a unique perspective to the housing market that enables him to provide advice and project management expertise, to produce quality developments at a range of locations for Universal Homes. 

Tony joined Universal Homes after working as a Health & Safety Specialist in a range of diverse industries for more than a decade. During this time Tony managed the health and safety of major construction projects and reviewed and implemented a number of health and safety systems. He has a strong background in advance investigation, adult education, public safety, and occupational health and safety. 

Coming from an operations management background in forestry and land surveying, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge on contractor and financial management which is instrumental to the success of his work at the master-planned West Hills location. Jason has over five years of experience working as the Land Development Project Manager for the West Hills project before this new role. 

Avi has 10 years of experience in the construction and property industry, working on large mixed-use developments in London and residential developments in Auckland. Avi started his career as a civil engineer with Harrison Grierson, before transitioning into project management with Gardiner and Theobald in London, and Universal Homes. He enjoys the mix of technical details and big-picture thinking required in property development. 

Elmer has 30 years’ experience working in the architectural sector, both in New Zealand and overseas. His expertise spans design and architectural work across a range of locations and varying urban contexts. He has worked at Universal Homes since 2011 at several residential locations including Millwater, Hobsonville Point, Karaka, Pokeno, and West Hills.

With over 15 years’ experience in the residential architecture sector in New Zealand and prior experience in India, Hiren holds a Masters degree in architecture. He has worked at Universal Homes for eight years, across a wide range of residential locations including Hobsonville Point, Millwater, Milldale,  Pokeno, Chatham Hill, and West Hills. 

Gail has over 15 years’ experience in the residential building consent process, including consent lodgments, and issuing of consents. She brings a passionate, enthusiastic, and effervescent approach to Universal Homes. Her infectious energy coupled with her specialist knowledge is an asset to the team. Gail has worked at Universal Homes for over seven years across a wide range of residential locations, including Pokeno, Long Bay, Milldale, West Hills, and Northcote.

Akmal has over 10 years of consulting experience in information systems and business intelligence. As the IS Manager at Universal Homes, he has been instrumental in the implementation and management of Universal’s integrated finance and operation systems. Akmal has also introduced the business management systems used to coordinate land development, house construction, customer service, and financial processes.

Rob brings more than 30 years of expertise in the residential construction sector to his role at Universal Homes. His extensive industry knowledge spans drafting, building, and building control, making him a valuable asset to Universal’s construction team. With his wealth of experience, Rob is well equipped to guide clients through warranty or any product quality enquiries, ensuring they receive expert support each step of the way.

As the warm and friendly first point of call when you contact the Universal Homes head office, Linda has been with Universal for almost two decades in the Receptionist/Secretary role. While her scope of work has changed significantly over the years, she is the knowledgeable coordinator of enquiries and is also involved with sales contracts. Additionally, Linda assists the accounts department and undertakes numerous other responsibilities running the head office.

A Quantity Surveyor with over a decade of experience in the construction industry and a background in New Zealand residential firms before joining Universal Homes, Vallen brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. He holds a post-graduate diploma in Quantity Surveying and a master’s degree in Intelligent Buildings. Vallen is also a registered Quantity Surveyor with NZIQS. He enjoys the process of ensuring that clients receive exceptional value for their new home.

With over nine years’ experience in the construction industry, Kara applies a breadth of experience to her role as Sales Administrator for Universal Homes. Kara has a background in office administration and project administration. She brings her organisational acumen to her work throughout the contract process for clients. Kara holds a Certificate in Accounts Payable and Receivable, and is studying towards a Diploma in Business Administration.

With over 13 years of experience in the building industry, Jason joined Universal Homes in 2017 as site foreman and quickly worked his way up the ladder to become a senior project manager. He currently manages the large-scale West Hills master planned development. Jason has worked in site management since 2012, and is a Registered Licensed Building Practitioner.

With a background in quantity surveying, Hester joined the Universal Homes QS team in 2020. She currently manages the large-scale master planned development project at West Hills. Hester’s work primarily focusses on assessing the feasibility of house construction costs, as well as monitoring and reporting for ongoing projects.

As the Maintenance Administrator at Universal Homes for the past six years, Jo brings over 30 years of customer service and quality control expertise to this role. She loves assisting new Universal homeowners with their queries or any rare maintenance-related matters they may want to discuss regarding their homes. She also collaborates with our experienced and meticulous contractors, providing a unique wraparound aftercare service.

With over 15 years of experience in the construction and property development industry, Leon brings this knowledge to his role as Cost and Compliance Manager for Universal Homes. He has expertise in the cost and compliance sector in New Zealand for hotels, hospitals, education facilities, residential, apartments, retail spaces, offices, and warehouses.

Mandy is the Customer Administration Officer at Universal Homes, with a focus on looking after our valued clients throughout the home buying process. Mandy provides regular construction updates for clients and is always ready to answer questions and provide guidance particularly for first home buyers. She has worked for Universal Homes for over seven years, with clients in Hobsonville, West Hills, Northcote, Pokeno, Karaka, Long Bay, Milldale, Millwater, and Chatham Hill.

Michelle has worked as an accountant at Universal Homes for the past ten years, working alongside the rest of the finance team. She has a strong background in finance across a range of industries, and a National Certificate of Business in Accounting. She has almost completed a Bachelor of Accountancy.

With over 11 years of construction knowledge, Jordan brings his expertise as a qualified builder and a fully Licensed Building Practitioner to his role as a Project Manager at Universal Homes. He has worked for Universal Homes since 2021. Jordan is passionate about property investment and development. He brings this breadth of experience to the management of medium-density and apartment projects in Hobsonville Point, West Hills, and Northcote.

Nicole has worked for Universal Homes for the past seven years. She brings close attention to detail to her work, which encompasses accounts administration, payroll, and Human Resources. With her numbers-focused expertise, she is adept at keeping track of the volume of transactions she processes for Universal Homes. Nicole is currently studying towards a Diploma in Accounting.

With over 25 years of experience in the building industry, Geoff brings his knowledge as a residential projects builder, from renovations to high-end new builds, to his work at Universal Homes. As Project Manager he works on terrace homes and apartments across a range of locations. Geoff has a NZ Diploma in Building Surveying, certification in NZ workplace health and safety, and over five years of experience as a council building inspector. 

Chris has over six years of knowledge and experience in the commercial and residential construction industry in Auckland, as a main contractor quantity surveyor. He brings this expertise to the QS team at Universal Homes. As a quantity surveyor, Chris primarily manages financial procurement for the large-scale master-planned West Hills construction project, along with pricing for new Universal projects, feasibility studies, and the related administrative aspects.

Tania is an integral member of the Universal Homes team, managing a myriad of roles within the organisation. She has worked in the Sales and Marketing team since 2017. With a wealth of knowledge spanning roles in the residential construction industry as well as personnel and B2B publishing, her previous background also encompasses events management. She managed the Deloitte/Management magazine Awards, as well as the annual AdMedia magazine Agency of the Year Awards for eight years.

As the Construction Administrator, Maree is responsible for obtaining all Code Compliance Certificates across each of our development locations. Maree is highly organised and works in conjunction with the Health and Safety Advisor to ensure Universal continues to meet high standards when it comes to health and safety. She joined the Universal team in 2021. Maree holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a background in construction and consulting engineering.

Leo has over seven years of development, operations, and compliance experience at Universal Homes, and holds a Bachelor in Property and Commerce Conjoint Degree. He brings a meticulous and thorough approach to his role, whether for setting KPIs, performance reviews, internal control, or project feasibility reviews. He has an in-depth background working in the real estate industry in China.

Nick joined the Universal Homes team in 2021, bringing to the role years of knowledge and a breadth of experience in the construction industry. His role as Project Manager encompasses overseeing the construction of new homes across all stages of the construction process, from early planning stages through to build completion. He currently project manages the Milldale development in North Auckland for Universal Homes.