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Kiwi Maintenance Group team

Meet the People Behind Kiwi Maintenance Group

Our collective expertise forms the structural foundation of our excellence. From the boardroom to the job site, we are dedicated to professional building care.

The Directors

Chris Tietjens

Chris Tietjens

Managing Director

Chris is a Managing Director with 37 years of experience in the commercial cleaning industry, having progressed from cleaner to General Manager of a national provider before joining KMG in 2012 as Shareholder and Director, then assuming his current role in 2016.

Nick Bakalich

Nick Bakalich

Non-executive Director

Nick is the founder of Kiwi Maintenance Group, established in 2010, with over 30 years of industry expertise across abseil, water blasting, high-rise glass cleaning, and building maintenance. He also holds an REA Licence in real estate property management.

Gareth De Silva

Gareth De Silva

Operations Director

Gareth has over 30 years of experience in the cleaning industry, including ownership of a family business, with expertise in window and general cleaning operations. He joined KMG in 2016 as a Divisional Manager and was promoted to Operations Director within a year.

Wayne Tollemache

Wayne Tollemache

Non-executive Chair

Wayne is Chair of the Board at Kiwi Maintenance Group, bringing a diverse career spanning the Royal New Zealand Navy, Telecom New Zealand, and senior roles in Malaysia and the US. Since 2012 he has served as a Professional Company Director and Business Advisor across multiple boards.

Russell Kirk

Russell Kirk

Sales Director

Russell joined KMG in 2015 with a wide range of qualifications and experience. His extensive background in Facilities and Project Management has added great value to his role as Division Manager. Russell's commitment to his clients, team and the Company was validated with the offer and addition of Directorship in 2021.

Auckland Office Staff

Angie De Silva

Angie De Silva

Business Manager

Scott Lewis

Scott Lewis

Height Services Divisional Manager

Milton De Silva

Milton De Silva

Account Manager

Dean Patena

Dean Patena

Account Manager

Shaun Clasby

Shaun Clasby

Pressure Wash Manager

Alecia Robertson

Alecia Robertson

Admin Assistant

Katherine Ridgway

Katherine Ridgway

Business Support

Christchurch Office Staff

Dion Hetherington

Dion Hetherington

Southern Regional Manager

Donna Hetherington

Donna Hetherington

Admin Support

Longstanding Employees

Joji

Joji

Glass Team Supervisor & H&S Representative

Joji joined KMG in 2012 and quickly established himself as a valued and reliable member of the team. He leads by example, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to quality workmanship and delivering a high standard of finish across all projects. As a Team Supervisor, he plays a key role in supporting his crew and maintaining high performance on site. Highly regarded by his peers, Joji has a strong focus on safety and takes an active role in promoting best practices. In recognition of his leadership and commitment, he was elected by his colleagues as their Health & Safety Representative and currently serves as Chair of the Health & Safety Committee.

Tom Tofiga

Tom Tofiga

Senior Glass Technician

Tom joined Kiwi in 2014 and consistently demonstrates his commitment to quality workmanship, reliability and going above and beyond. This dedication and positive attitude have seen him regularly recognised as KMG's Employee of the Month. As well as his incredible work ethic, Tom is known for his caring nature and support for his colleagues and those around him, which endears him to his peers and management and makes him a natural leader among the team.

Kini Liu

Kini Liu

Senior Glass Technician

Kini joined KMG in 2012 and is a strong and dependable member of the team. A hardworking professional, he brings consistency, skill, and a high standard of workmanship to every task he undertakes. He is highly respected by both his colleagues and management for his commitment to quality work. Kini's consistent performance and dedication are reflected in the regular recognition he receives as Employee of the Month.

Recognising Our People

Our crews are directly employed, and a good number of them have been with us for years. Recognising the people who consistently do the job well, and do it safely, is part of how we keep it that way.

The KMG Safety HERO People's Choice award and certificate
Safety HERO — annually
A People's Choice award. One person each year is nominated by the team for the way they look after themselves and everyone working around them.
Employee of the Month — monthly
Recognises good work and safe practice on site, every month.
Incentive Award — every six months
A more substantial award, twice a year, for the staff who meet the Employee of the Month criteria consistently rather than once.

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