Meet the
Team
We aim to build and supplement capability, in our global ecosystem,
to help us all tackle the big problems.
We are busy evolving as a company, with our staff being the core engine of innovation. Its our policy to take up the technical challenge to build a leading edge ultra-efficient consulting team, that spans the globe and uses tech to super charge our outcomes and life experiences.
Damian Young
Managing Director
Director Science and Innovation
BE (Env), Dip Sus, GRI cert
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Damian is an environmental engineer who is woven a multi layered approach into his professional and business ventures.
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His clients are represented across multiple industries and sectors including Power Generation, Three Waters providers (Councils across Australasia) and the Marine Sector.
As an Environmental Engineer he has led in Environmental Science and Infrastructure Management, across New Zealand.
He has specialized in developing and implementing bespoke geospatial solutions to meet environmental, social and economic outcomes, for clients and communities.
Barry Carter
Principal Engineer
Civil Engineer BE (Civil), CPEng NZ
Lead consultant in the planning, delivery and implementation of stormwater catchment initiatives, practices and projects across New Zealand.
Broad experience in leading and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, integrated practical outcomes at catchment and local scale.
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Barry brings a high level of strategic input and direction to our clients and Zealandia Projects. He has hands on experience and this provides an edge we all benefit from.
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He is a chartered professional engineer and adds quality assurance and technical experience to our team.
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Angelina Coelho
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Environmental Engineer
Water Sensitive Design and Nature Based Solutions
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Angelina is a passionate Environmental Engineer with a master’s degree in environmental science and technology.
In her role at Zealandia, Angelina contributes project input and expertise, particularly in technical leadership, land restoration ecology, and the integration of science and engineering. For urban planning projects, she lends her skills and expertise to the management and design of complex stormwater assets based on the principles of the Water Sensitive City and Water Sensitive Design.
Angelina combines social and natural sciences to advance understanding for the better and broader implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and Water Sensitive Design (WSD) for the protection and restoration of urban streams. Her research delves into WSD literacy, the capacity of constructed wetlands to buffer thermal pollution, and policy opportunities to enhance stormwater management.
Hannah Currie
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability in Business Consultant
Bsc and MSc in Biological Science
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Hannah's role is the Sustainability in Business consultant. She graduated from the University of Canterbury with a MSc in Biological Sciences, and a BSc in Biological Sciences with endorsements in Ecology and Biosecurity.
Along with her science background, Hannah has experience in both sales and the agricultural sector in team management and building client relations.
Hannah leads business support and administration, offering creative input on projects, providing professional service and incorporating sustainability driven processes.
Hannah brings her passion for sustainability and an ambition to create new initiatives to combat the impacts of climate change.
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Joe Linza
Technical Director Business
Business Development and International Partnerships
BE and MBA.
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Joe Linza is an entrepreneur and results-oriented chief executive who has launched, grown, and operated diverse organizations in the environmental consulting and IT marketplaces, especially around water (the "Hydrosphere"), data management, and enterprise development
Joe is core part of the strategic management and business development team at Zealandia. Additionally he is the Founder of Lynker Technologies and a Director of Lynker Analytics, both sister companies to Zealandia Consulting.
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Joe provides environmental, technology and management consulting, strategy, and advisory services to government agencies and commercial operators.
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Graeme Aggett
Scientist Water
Dr Graeme Aggett- Zealandia Chief Scientist Water and Atmosphere
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Dr Graeme Aggett has over 25 years’ experience in Hydrology, Natural Hazard and Risk Assessment and Climate Change Impact Assessment.
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He has a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, and an MSc and BSc from the University of Auckland.
As Zealandia Chief Scientist he leads the team in water and atmospheric science.
He is focused on conceptualizing, developing, implementing and directing projects involving; Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling. Forecasting; Water Decision Support System Design and Development; Natural Hazard and Risk Assessment; Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Planning; Geospatial Science and Technology Application and Development.
Tom Stephenson
GIS and Digital transformation Lead
Bachelors in Resource Studies, with a major in Environmental Management. Masters Degree in Geographic Information Science. Certified in Esri & FME professional.
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Tom is am a passionate GIS professional with over 18 years experience working in Oil and Gas, Environmental Planning and Design, Facilities, and Local Government.
His technical background is in GIS support and administration, geospatial analysis, data management, and Esri Enterprise GIS software implementation.
Tom is motivated by building ‘spatial’ relationships with clients and colleagues, empowering end-users through open-access technology, and adding value to data by unlocking it’s potential through analysis, interpretation, and visualisation.
He leads Zealandia in geospatial and digital technologies to build a more prosperous and sustainable future!
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Emmanualle Martinez (Manue)
Lead Marine Scientist and Quality Manager
PhD in Marine Science, MSc in Environmental Science and BSc in Biological Sciences
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(Dr) Manue is a marine and coastal ecologist with over 20 years of experience, both in New Zealand and overseas, working in various roles in academic, private, and non-profit organisations. She has conducted and lead numerous research projects and routinely design and implement a wide range of monitoring studies, from a multidisciplinary approach.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Marine Science from Massey University, NZ, a MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Otago, NZ, and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Leicester, England.
Manue brings her enthusiasm, ‘can-do’ attitude, and passion to inspire change and help find innovative and practical solutions to better protect our environment in a fast-evolving world”.
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She also has a strategic role as a Quality Manager for Zealandia Consulting and Leads our work in the Northland Region, based in Whangarei.
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Matt Lythe
Geospatial Technologies
Business Development and International Partnerships
BE and MBA.
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.Matt has a background in environmental science, geospatial data, technology and analytics.
He has managed multinational data, technology and analytics projects.
He is a member of the NZ AI Forum Executive Council and the AI for Good Council.
Matt holds a MSc. (Hons) from the University of Auckland and has ten publications in peer reviewed journals.
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Matt is the Technical Director of Geospatial Services for Zealandia Consulting helping to lead our company into the technical future and developing fit for purpose and state of the art tools to deliver solutions and innovation to our clients.
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