PROJECT STRATEGY

BETTER PLANNING

OPTIMAL RESULTS

Identify possible issues on paper first before committing to a project.

Our project strategy function exists to ensure our clients can better plan the outcomes and ROI of any potential construction project.

We use detailed feasibility studies, whole of life planning and cost modelling to help predict and mitigate potential issues, without compromising the offer, idea or project itself.

Our goal is to ensure you can make informed decisions about the next steps for your project, without the risks associated.

We believe the more you know upfront, the more likely your project will be a success.

SERVICES

PROJECT STRATEGY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
QUANTITY SURVEYING

Kirien Withers
Wellness & Health, Spa and Sustainability Associate

From consulting on spas, springs, pools and integrated hospitality and tourism builds, refurbishments and developments, to B2B and B2C media development and marketing, Kirien understands the wellness opportunity for businesses.

Kirien’s long-standing perspective on spa and wellness tourism – backed by sound business and operational understanding, deep communication and engagement skills and detailed knowledge of the global industry’s progression – is highly valuable for projects that require macro and micro spa and wellness experience.

Reference Projects:

As a key business publisher with a strong wellness and tourism background, Kirien forged a leadership role and championed the NZ&A spa and wellness industry’s development across tourism, hospitality, brands and small local business, driving development through consulting to private developers, councils and Government on the emerging wellness industry.

She led the launch and content of B2B publications that informed industry development, launched the first consumer facing NZ&A spa search website and the first award-winning spa and wellness tourism newsagent publication and led the establishment of the Australasian Spa Association and its associated industry Conference and Exhibition.

Kirien has presented nationally and internationally on spa and wellness matters including forums for government on spa and wellness market interpretations for tourism and hospitality operators. Her expertise has directly contributed across many regional projects including Australia’s famous Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Gaia Retreat & Spa, Saffire-Freycinet and Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools.

As the consumer demand for healthier choices, sustainable wellness informed living, hospitality, tourism and eco-product availability escalates, Kirien continues to inform industry on development, operations, branding and communications for maximum ROI from this continuously evolving valuable market sector.

Robert Mulligan
Project Manager & Design Associate

Architect-qualified with a wealth of design, project management, urban planning and leadership experience, Robert works with Joseph & Associates to bring complex projects to reality.

Now based in Dunedin, Robert is our key contact on the ground for the area. Robert brings over 40 years of experience from across the globe having held professional roles in New Zealand, UK, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

Robert specialises in architecture, project management, urban planning and design and has a depth of experience in managing complex portfolios for education and cultural heritage properties. He also has experience in advocacy and community engagement and has worked for many years in the tourism sector.

Experience:

Victoria (University of Wellington) School of Architecture, Honorary Research Associate, Lecturer + Tutor (2016 – present)
Consultant to Asian Development Bank 2015
Platinum Holdings Limited, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Resident Director (2005-15)
Iririki Holdings Limited Ltd, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Architect + Project Manager (2002-2005)
Principal + Consultant, Robert Mulligan Architects, (1996 – present)

Ian Warren
Cost Consultant Associate

With a career spanning over 40 years and across three continents, Ian Warren brings substantial practical as well as best practice project management and quantity surveying experience to the team.

Ian is our key associate, and the first port of call for infrastructure-led cost accounting, estimating, contract management and quantity surveying. With industry experience in the building, civil engineering and mining industries, Ian is recognised for his technical and practical skills as well as for being a leading trainer of project management in South Africa and New Zealand.

Reference Projects:

Project Controls Manager on Auckland Western Ring Route (also known as Waterview Connection)
Cost engineer as part of the SCIRT team helping to rebuild publicly owned horizontal infrastructure – roads, retaining walls, bridges, wastewater and stormwater networks – post-Canterbury Earthquakes.
Commercial/ Project Manager Auckland Harbour Bridge Strengthening project for NZTA

Anton Wilke
Tourism Development Associate

Tourism industry guru Anton brings exceptional insight of the industry, strategic input and unparalleled knowledge of the accommodation, visitor attraction and regional tourism sectors within New Zealand.

With operational and marketing experience in large visitor attractions, hot pool complexes, ski fields, motel chains and ancillary tourism services, Anton brings a depth of tourism knowledge to the Joseph & Associates team.

Anton’s contribution in the fields of market research, strategy and business case development ensures our tourism based clients and partners have a realistic, practical and effective approach to feasibility.

Reference projects:

Lake Tekapo & Tekapo Stargazing General Manager (2017 – 2018)
Tourism & Accommodation Marketing Services Ltd, Managing Director (2003-2015)
(New Zealand Apartments & Luxury Motels & Bella Vista Motels)
Sales & Marketing Manager at Porter Heights Ski Field (2016-2017)
General Manager Mitchell Corp Hotels ( 2001- 2003)
Commercial Manager Rainbow Springs & Rainbow Farmshow – Rotorua ( 1996-1998)
Sales & Marketing Manager – Canterbury Tourism Council (1991-1996)

Richard Bullett
Senior Project Manager

Richard’s depth of experience and passion for Project Management is almost as strong as his knowledge of 3D Design and his love of fly fishing.

Richard holds an HND in 3D Design and Construction Management and has more than 30 years of experience under his belt. During this time he has worked across all sectors of the construction industry, including commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail and heritage.

Flexible and resourceful, Richard’s expertise has seen him deployed on projects in Australia, Fiji, Antarctica and throughout New Zealand, specialising in project implementation, contract law and multiple location management.

In his spare time, Richard might be found fishing the central lakes, or trying his hand at sustainability on his lifestyle block, breeding rare Hampshire sheep and getting taken for walks by his family’s two
Huntaway’s.