Thomas Consultants Leadership Team

At the helm of Thomas Consultants stands a diverse and seasoned leadership team with considerable expertise in their chosen fields.

Our team can collectively steer the course towards successful land development projects. Clients include property owners, developers, local and central government, agencies, as well as community organisations around New Zealand.

Customer service is the backbone of everything we do at Thomas Consultants. Our dedicated teams address concerns promptly and professionally, while working on your project to deliver a premium result.

Consolidate your land development journey under one roof. Our comprehensive expertise and seamless support help you at every stage of your project.

Meet your team

Managing Director, Civil Engineer, Independent Commissioner, Making good decisions Certificate Holder (Ministry for the Environment). Specialises in land development, civil and environmental engineering, programme and business management.

Richard Thomas

Managing Director

Bachelor of Science in Resources and Environmental Planning (University of Waikato (2004), Associate Member NZPI. 20 years of experience in planning in New Zealand and abroad. Technical guidance and quality assurance for resource consents.

Ashwita Murphy

Planning Manager

Eng. First Class Honours (MICE). Senior management roles in commercial manufacturing, research and development for production and distribution. Managed piling and drilling teams for commercial and domestic applications.

Simon Ness

Team Manager - Environment Contamination

Bachelor of Surveying, Bachelor of Arts Sociology and Social Policy, Associate Member of Survey & Spatial. Licensed Cadastral Surveyor with over 17 years of experience. Specialises in cadastral surveys, construction surveying, and compliance design for subdivisions.

MATHEW HARTING

Team Leader - Surveying

Bachelor of Science – Double Major in Geology/Environmental Science. Extensive experience in the environmental field, with experience in the investigation, management, and remediation of contaminated sites across New Zealand.

Joseph McLay

Team Leader - Soil Contamination

Chartered Accountant – Full Member, Bachelor of Accountancy. Finance and account management, budgeting and forecasting for multiple industries. Analysing sales and operational performances.

Daniel Pang

Manager - finance

Masters in Science (MSc) (Botany), Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) (Zoology), Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Environmental and Biological Science). Extensive project knowledge in agriculture, civil, roading, renewable energy, waste-water treatment, and industrial development.

Karien Killian

Lead - Ecology

Bachelor in Engineering (Civil), Diploma in Civil Engineering, Member of Engineering New Zealand. Solid background of Local Council District Plans, the Unitary Plan and documents/bylaws relating to land development.

Sharon Wang

TEAM LEADER - LAND DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil), Diploma in Engineering Technology (Civil). Full-time secondment position to Watercare and Auckland Council Regulatory Engineering Teams. Involved in projects in both New Zealand and Samoa.

Sosene Meredith

Team Leader - Development Engineering

Prince2 – Practitioner, Architectural Designer, Certificate in Small Business Management. 27 years experience in project management, design, planning, strategy, leadership and training.

Nick Hindson

TEAM LEADER - PROJECT MANAGEMENT & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

NZILA Registered Landscape Architect, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (with Honours). 10+ years with experience across a wide range of complex design projects, working in multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating with external consultants.

Erin Phillips

Practice Lead - Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of Commerce (University of Auckland), Operations Management & Information Systems. 8+ years in operations management, systems optimisation and improving processes to enhance customer service,

Kirsten Thomas

Manager - Operations and Systems