The Bonisch Team

Managing Director

Leading the Bonisch team is Boyd. Starting his career in surveying in the late 1980s, Boyd has worked on projects across the globe and throughout New Zealand. As a changemaker, he has a keen sense of what direction the industry needs to be pushing towards.

His vision for Bonisch is to challenge and propel the company toward sustainable growth. He is passionate about making a tangible difference for communities; he serves as the development manager for the Southland Charity Hospital project.

Director | BSurv, LCS, RPSurv, S+SNZ

Craig has been with Bonisch for 13 years. For the past few years, Craig has been heavily involved with the post-earthquake Canterbury rebuild and other projects further afield. From subdivision, land development infrastructure and multi-unit developments, Craig’s experience is second to none.

General Manager | BEng Tech, CMEngNZ, PMP, NZCert Infrastructure Procurement Procedures, NZDip Business Management

With over 15 years of experience in the civil industry, Adam brings with him a wealth of experience in leadership, people management, and business development. His passion for helping people and using proactive approaches to find suitable solutions has made him an essential part of the Bonisch team.

Throughout his time with the company, Adam has completed numerous qualifications, including a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree, a Diploma in Business Management, and Project Management Professionals (PMP), among others.

Division Manager Surveying | MBA, BSurv, S+SNZ, PMQ

Matt, who is the Survey Manager at Bonisch, was born and raised in Invercargill. He is responsible for supervising a group of experienced and junior surveyors who provide surveying services to both our internal and external customers.

Matt’s role includes selecting the appropriate surveyor and equipment for the task, and he has the necessary tools and resources to complete the work on schedule and within budget.

Matt, who obtained his MBA in 2017, has previous experience as a surveyor in Australia and the UK, which adds to the depth and breadth of his knowledge and experience, making him a valuable member of the Bonisch team.

Planning Manager | MPlan, BA, MNZPI

As planning manager, Christine specialises in land development planning. She project manages the planning process for Bonisch’s clients, collaborating with our team of CAD designers, surveyors and engineers, as well as bringing in project consultants as necessary.

Christine undertakes projects for clients throughout the country, providing a wide range of experience working with a variety of district and regional plans.

Engineering Divisional Manager | CMEngNZ (Technician), NZDE (Civil, Applied), NZDE (Civil), Dip Project Management, NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Procurement Procedures

With over 16 years of experience in civil engineering, Simon, a Southland native, began his career at the Invercargill City Council, eventually leading the Capital Projects team. Since joining Bonisch in 2017, he has brought his extensive expertise in civil engineering and project management to the table, excelling in design, procurement, contract administration, and project execution for diverse civil infrastructure projects.

As Bonisch's Engineering Divisional Manager, Simon assumes various specialised roles. He leads and manages the company's engineering resources, provides strategic direction for major projects, and undertakes a hands-on design approach for the more challenging projects.

Business Services Manager

Sophie, a native of Invercargill with experience in office management and administration, has garnered nearly a decade of professional expertise, beginning her career as part of a dynamic, rural real estate team.

Seeking a fresh challenge, Sophie transitioned from her successful tenure in real estate to seize the opportunity of joining the Bonisch team. As the Business Services Manager, Sophie actively contributes to various aspects of the company, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of Bonisch.

Te Anau Branch Manager | BSurv (Hons), LCS, S+SNZ

A born and bred Southlander, Johnathan first joined Bonisch as a student in 2002 and has continued to further his surveying career with us and is now the Te Anau branch manager. He specialises in cadastral surveying, civil engineering design, topographical surveying, construction set-out, as-builts and project management.

A love for the outdoors and a desire to understand how property is created and managed drives his professional passion, attributes critical to effective client liaison and completing projects.

Christchurch Branch Manager | BSurv, S+SNZ

Mark began his career at Bonisch in Southland before heading to Christchurch and later becoming branch manager. As well as coordinating the branch’s projects and work allocation, he is involved in land development projects that cover both surveying and civil engineering disciplines.

Problem-solving is at the heart of every project for Mark, where he looks at how delivering a project will produce a tangible outcome and meet our clients’ needs.