Millpond originated in 2011 to present a new face to Project Management in New Zealand. A company dedicated to integrity and excellence was formed and they and their team continue to live and breathe the values of excellence that sets Millpond apart.
Realising the need for education in Project Management, they purchased Falcon Training, a local Project Management education provider in 2015. Millpond and Falcon Training merged in 2020 to provide the complete suite of professional Project Management services.

“The nature of complex, enterprise scale projects is that they can become chaotic – so big they are difficult to conceptualise and then execute. Millpond comes with a unique mix of experience, skills and project management tools, as well as the ability to be flexible and respond to our organisation’s challenges.”
(Based on 2020 Customer Research Project)
Our ‘four Ps’
Some of New Zealand’s largest and most successful organisations use Millpond because we offer a unique mix of capabilities, we summarise as our ‘four Ps’:
- A strong team of proven and capable project management professionals
- A process-based approach that means we apply the right methodologies to fit your specific needs
- People with the ability to integrate into your business quickly and painlessly
- A personalised approach to everything we do, from training programmes to the management of projects
Why ‘Millpond’
A ‘millpond’ is a pond that powers a mill. A calm body of water that provides the energy to drive the mill’s wheel and therefore its’ operations.
At Millpond we want to create the same dynamic in your business. By creating calm across your projects, no matter the breadth and complexity, we help create the momentum you need to move your organisation forward.
By providing a full range of project management services and training, we can enhance your project management skills and capabilities to help you achieve your envisaged business outcomes.
In the stressful and sometimes chaotic mix of projects any complex organisation is running, Millpond’s promise is creating calm. The calmness of the millpond, creating the power and energy required to get your organisation moving.
Millpond. Creating Calm.
Our network
Project Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is the world’s leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession.
Find out moreInstitute of Directors (IoD)
The IoD connects leaders throughout New Zealand through its extensive network and provide professional governance courses, events and resources to promote the highest calibre of leadership.
Find out moreCanterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (CECC)
Our partnership with CECC help us grow and improve our business while connecting and supporting with other local organisations.
Find out moreAustralian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
The AIPM is the premier, longest-serving body for project management in Australia. Our partnership with AIPM help us expand our business into Australia.
Find out moreLeadership team
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James Dobson
James is a Project Management Professional who was the Founder of Millpond. His experience enables...
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Mike Roberts
Mike is very well known for the quality of his leadership and his drive to return value with all...
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Craig Nowlan
Craig has been consulting and managing projects in the Business Intelligence, CRM and IT space for...
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Bronwyn Wyatt
Bronwyn has extensive experience as a Business Manager and Leader of strategic initiatives gained...
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Cathryn Lancaster
Cathryn joined Millpond in 2019 to provide the organisation with the benefit of broader Governance...
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Consulting team
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Kristie Fogarty
Kristie’s ability to build strong relationships and hands on technology skills allow her to quickly...
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Greg McNeill
Greg is a Projects Professional with a wealth of experience across a number of industries and in...
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Chris Stevenson
Chris has over 20 years programme and project management experience in both the United Kingdom and...
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Sarah Gill
Sarah’s experience delivering projects and business improvement programmes in large national and...
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Stefan Buerki
Stefan is a project management professional offering a wide range of business skills and functional...
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Ken Loughridge
Ken is a competent, versatile and flexible senior professional with over 30 years’ experience...
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Sarah Maw
Sarah has over 15 years’ experience working in a variety of roles including project and programme...
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Bill Peacocke
Bill has lead a College Board of Trustees for several years, is an active member of PMINZ and a...
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Bianca Watson
Bianca is a senior consultant with a focus to help companies plan and execute projects with the...
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Vai Andolu
With over 11 years’ experience in the ICT industry working for some of the largest companies in...
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Angela Tawaka
Angela’s has nearly 15 years experience managing Information Technology Infrastructure and Telecommunication...
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Mike Fraher
Mike has over 20 years’ experience working in the IT and Finance industries in roles ranging from...
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Andrew McNamara
A project manager and consultant with space industry and high-tech manufacturing experience spanning...
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Henry Alvis
Henry is a second-year student at Canterbury University studying toward a Bachelor of Science,...
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Training Partners
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Galen Townson
As a facilitator and coach, Galen integrates positive psychology to make professional learning approachable and practical, whether foundational project management,...
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