2011 Millpond originated 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.
2015 Realising the need for education in Project Management, Millpond purchased Falcon Training, a local Project Management education provider.
2020 Millpond and Falcon Training merged to provide the complete suite of professional Project Management services.
2021 Millpond partnered with Qual IT – New Zealand’s leading independent IT quality assurance services company. With our combined expertise, clients get the most out of their technology investment and it also enabled growth for both companies through expanded offerings to the market. Read about the announcement here.
“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
Millpond partnership with Qual IT
Our partnership with Qual IT means we can offer our clients a safe pair of hands to oversee project delivery, spanning project management and governance, to business analysis, testing and information security services. This end-to-end offering will provide clients with clarity and certainty in the delivery of digital transformation projects., program or portfolio management their profession.
Find out moreProject Management Institute (PMI)
PMI is the world’s leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession.
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 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 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 morePae Hokohoko | Marketplace
Millpond are an approved supplier on Marketplace. Marketplace links business with government, making the procurement process easier, as we are able to offer our services directly to New Zealand government agencies.
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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Rusta Van Wyk
Rusta is an experienced professional with a proven ability to lead and focus on delivering outcomes...
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Bronwyn Wyatt
Bronwyn has extensive experience as a Business Manager and Leader of strategic initiatives gained...
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Jan Harrison
Jan has wide experience in operations, project, and event management through business and sports...
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Consulting team
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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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Kristie Fogarty
Kristie’s ability to build strong relationships and hands on technology skills allow her to quickly...
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Kim Crawford
Kim Crawford key strengths are leadership, communication, stakeholder management. Having led and...
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Trinadh Uppalapati
Trinadh is a Projects Professional with a wealth of experience in the IT sector.
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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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Adam Griffiths
Adam Griffiths is an experienced IT leader, throughout his career he has led several successful...
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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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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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Greg McNeill
Greg is a Projects Professional with a wealth of experience across a number of industries and in...
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Stuart Reilly
Stuart has experience at delivering a wide range of projects in both IT and construction.
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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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Training Team
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Carol Speirs
A highly skilled Learning Design and Delivery specialist, Carol is a sought-after Training professional...
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Mohammed Khaiata
A digital transformation expert, TEDx speaker, university lecturer and a training consultant. Serving...
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Michael Fong
For over a decade, Michael has been a multi-disciplinary workshop facilitator and trainer for professional...
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Galen Townson
As a facilitator and coach, Galen integrates positive psychology to make professional learning approachable...
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Fiona Ensor
Fiona has been working as a Project Management professional within the Health, Design and Construction...
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Andrew McNamara
A technical project manager, business manager and consultant with international aerospace and high-tech...
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Paul A Rogers
Paul delivers training programmes to a range of corporate entities and universities across Australasia,...
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