Scaling Up Coaches NZ is a partnership with fellow certified Scaling Up Coaches (Adrian Pickstock and Rob Morris), a team committed to helping founders and owners of mid-market businesses build great and enduring New Zealand companies, and contribute towards a positive economic future for New Zealand.

Just Grow is a professional advisory and coaching service helping New Zealand’s leading businesses to successfully scale using the Scaling Up framework. We help you make sure you’ve got the right people, in the right places, doing the right things. We give you the tools, strategies and roadmap to confidently scale your business, without the drama. We’ve taken the key findings of respected thought leaders such as Simon Sinek, Jim Collins and Patrick Lencioni and apply their learnings in… Show more Just Grow is a professional advisory and coaching service helping New Zealand’s leading businesses to successfully scale using the Scaling Up framework. We help you make sure you’ve got the right people, in the right places, doing the right things. We give you the tools, strategies and roadmap to confidently scale your business, without the drama. We’ve taken the key findings of respected thought leaders such as Simon Sinek, Jim Collins and Patrick Lencioni and apply their learnings in practical steps to grow your business. Our framework has been adopted by over 2700 successful businesses across 6 continents to significantly outgrow their competition. All our coaches are Scaling Up certified. Show less

The McConnell Group is a privately-owned, project focused business with operations across the building and infrastructure construction, property development and building product sectors.As an Executive Director I have been closely involved in establishing the strategic direction of the Group, with particular responsibility for the Group's capital structure, investment and major financial transactions. A critical skill is identifying the key areas of risk exposure across our businesses;… Show more The McConnell Group is a privately-owned, project focused business with operations across the building and infrastructure construction, property development and building product sectors.As an Executive Director I have been closely involved in establishing the strategic direction of the Group, with particular responsibility for the Group's capital structure, investment and major financial transactions. A critical skill is identifying the key areas of risk exposure across our businesses; assessing the likely impacts and putting in place mitigation strategies.Maintaining a healthy governance culture is vital to the success of the organisation. This is reflected in the quality of the Board, disciplined and transparent reporting systems, and the clear separation of shareholder and management issues. Show less

McConnell Property was established as part of the McConnell Group in the late 1990s. Today, the company is one of the country's leading developers. The diverse portfolio includes Addison, a 1200 lot neighbourhood in Auckland, Trinity, one of Auckland’s preeminent apartment developments, and Titanium Park, a 75ha commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation hub at Hamilton Airport.

Over 100 years expertise manufacturing high quality, spiral welded steel pipe.Steelpipe has been at the forefront of pipe technology and innovation since it commenced trading as Spiral & Lock-Bar Steel Pipe Company of New Zealand Limited in 1903. The business was acquired by the McConnell Group in the late 1990s. Today Steelpipe operates automatic double submerged arc welding, with world class non-destructive testing equipment, to produce pipes to the highest international standards… Show more Over 100 years expertise manufacturing high quality, spiral welded steel pipe.Steelpipe has been at the forefront of pipe technology and innovation since it commenced trading as Spiral & Lock-Bar Steel Pipe Company of New Zealand Limited in 1903. The business was acquired by the McConnell Group in the late 1990s. Today Steelpipe operates automatic double submerged arc welding, with world class non-destructive testing equipment, to produce pipes to the highest international standards for domestic and overseas markets. Show less

The Cornwall Park Trust Board is responsible for ensuring the continued legacy and enjoyment of Cornwall Park for the benefit of all New Zealanders under the trust deed established by Sir John Logan Campbell.The Park, comprising some 170 hectares, includes one of the world’s largest urban farms, is frequented by some 4 million visitors per annum and is regarded as the ‘Central Park’ of Auckland.

Unitec is the largest Institute of Technology/Polytech provider in the country. The Council has the ultimate responsibility for the governance of Unitec. This saw Unitec embark on a significant transformation programme involving the complete reorganisiation of its teaching programs, support and delivery, combined with a major divestment of its surplus property.

The Wairaka Land Company is wholly owned by Unitec Institute of Technology.Responsible for the masterplanning and redevelopment of property surplus to Unitec’s long-term needs. Culminated in the sale of 29 ha of land to the Crown for residential, commercial and mixed-use development in central Auckland.

Hawkins Construction is one of New Zealand's leading construction companies with an established record for going beyond delivery expectations on time, cost and quality. Since 1946 Hawkins Construction has provided New Zealand with some of its most recognised buildings and structures.