Minor Works Manager
Hagen leads by example and consistently delivers for clients, the team, and the Selwyn community. Has elevated the water treatment division, built strong trust, and driven major growth. Designed, priced, and managed $14.6m of complex work with calm, skill, and with humility. Supports others, shares knowledge, and lives CORDE’s values every day.
Supervisor
Quality, Learning & Development Manager
Commercial Finance Manager
Operations Manager - RRP
Adrienne has changed roles from Office Manager in Finance to manager of the RRP. In the short time in the role she has overseen massive change to the RRP, including the stand-up of the reuse shop and learning centre, all while learning the new role. In addition, the team’s overall performance has been regularly recognised by the Council and the wider community for the quality of their work. This has been an outstanding achievement.
Wastewater Supervisor
Leads the Pines Wastewater team with confidence, high performance, and strong HSEQ standards. Creates a safe, efficient workplace and builds strong relationships. Gives back through industry training and mentors his team with patience and encouragement.Shows all the qualities of a future leader.
Driver/Operator/Labourer
A tireless community leader who supports Cheviot in countless ways. Long-serving Deputy Chief of the Fire Brigade and active in many local committees. Responds to emergencies, maintains community spaces, and helps anyone who needs it. Represents CORDE and his community with dedication, humility, and heart.
Digital Lead - Innovation & Change
Transforms how CORDE uses technology through practical, people-focused innovation. Led AI adoption, saving over 5,000 hours and lifting quality across the business. Built a new competency system in a week, delivered major IT improvements, and supported key tenders. Turns complex problems into simple, scalable solutions that improve how we work.
Process Engineer - Wastewater
Embodies Mahi Tahi through teamwork, collaboration, and technical excellence. Provides clear guidance, smart solutions, and reliable support across the business. Builds trust with teams and clients, mentors others, and strengthens every project he’s a part of. A steady, positive influence who helps the wider team succeed.
Civil Supervisor
Chris consistently puts his team first, maintaining support for others under pressure. His dedication and integrity sets a high standard for all.
Human Resources Manager
A constant source of support and guidance, played a key role in building the TM team. Her insight and advice has been invaluable.
Project Engineer
Sam champions safety across design, build, and installation work. Creates clear SWIs and JSAs and ensures they’re followed. Led safe delivery of the South East Rolleston Pump Station project, including confined space work. Delivers excellent audits and consistently manages risk to keep people safe.
Facilities Cleaner
Shiho keeps her truck spotless, organised, and always ready to go, setting the standard for the team. Takes pride in her gear, maintains equipment properly, and goes the extra mile to keep everything tidy. Reliable, helpful, and consistently demonstrates excellence in plant care.
Foreman
Ben delivers high-quality results on major, complex projects through strong planning and leadership. Kept the State Highway crossing ahead of programme and to an exceptional standard.Led standout performance on the $10m RWTM project with minimal defects and no rework. Built a capable, organised crew and maintained zero injuries during major project changes.
Gardener
Belle delivers consistently high-quality gardening work, takes pride in every site, and leads by example.
Driver / Labourer - Roadside Litter
Pierre’s proactive approach has dramatically reduced dumped-rubbish issues. He’s reliable, hardworking and consistent.
Project Engineer
James demonstrated commendable initiative by establishing UniCORDE (a group for young engineers) through Collective Impact. He showcases a strong willingness to learn and share knowledge, drawing from his own project-based experiences.
Commercial Finance Manager
Kimberley successfully supported, trained and advised her team who have developed further given her commitment and support. Given her many interruptions, and growing task list, she has significantly enhanced month-end tasks, reports and targets.
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