Benjamin Newport

Curriculum Vitae

Profile

Ben Newport

About Me

A driven, detail orientated and reliable individual who thrives in a challenging and competitive environment.

I am a Hawke's Bay local who gained management experience in the timber industry in various roles over 15 years. Learning the critical success and failures whilst running a medium sized business gave me the confidence to take the step towards becoming self employed as a real estate professional.


This shift has enabled me to build my brand and hone negotiation and marketing skills. My mindset is to ensure that I am helping people to achieve their goals as people and strong relationships are my business.


Giving for Good is an initiative which we have started in line with our 100 years in real estate. This is something I am passionate about with a focus of ensuring the donations are directed at local organisations.


Having reached a stage in my career where I am able to commit to more a directorship would compliment and benefit from my current skill set.

Contact Details

Benjamin Jackson Newport
027 244 0766

Professional Experience

Jan 2026 – Present

Area Sales Manager

JJ's Waste & Recycling, Hawkes Bay

Business development and customer relations. Creating business specific waste and recycling solutions.

Feb 2025 – Jan 2026

Business Development Manager

Peninsula New Zealand, Hawkes Bay

Supporting business growth through tailored Employee Relations, Human Resources, and Workplace Health & Safety.

Dec 2023 – Present

Board Member

Napier Central School, Napier

Provide commercial oversight and strategic advisory to the board. Representing the school in community engagements.

Nov 2020 – Oct 2024

Real Estate Sales Manager

Harcourts Hawkes Bay - Regent Realty Ltd

Managing Taradale and Napier sales teams (37 strong). Commercial and local government relationship development.

March 2016 – Nov 2020

Real Estate Sales

Cox Partners Estate agents, Hawkes Bay

Acquisition of sales stock for sale throughout Hawke's Bay. Negotiation and marketing of residential sales.

Mar 2014 – Mar 2016

Head Machinist

Tumu Timbers Ltd, Hastings

Management of Machining staff (10), management of circular and band saws sitewide, machine maintenance, strategic planning.

Feb 2009 – Mar 2014

Planning and Production Supervisor

Tumu Timbers Ltd, Hastings

Planning of cut plans for processing factory, timber purchasing, general staff supervision.

Sept 2007 – Feb 2009

Processing Supervisor

Tumu Timbers Ltd, Hastings

Supervision of Remanufacturing factory, allocation of staff (30).

Nov 2004 – Sept 2007

Timber Machinist

Rembrandt Fine Arts Ltd, Napier

Setting of highspeed planers, multi-rip saws, forklift driving, grinding of straight and profile cutters.

Nov 2003 – Nov 2004

Merchandiser

Coca Cola Amatil NZ Ltd, Napier

Merchandising of Supermarket sector throughout Hawke's Bay.

Qualifications & Education

June 2023

Post Graduate Certificate in Human Potential for the Digital Economy

Tech Future Lab, Auckland

December 2020

Licensed Agent, Individual REA

Real Estate

March 2016

National Certificate, Real Estate, L4

Open Polytechnic

Covering land ownership, transfer of ownership, law of contract, law of agency, and methods for sale of real estate in New Zealand.

April 2015

NZQA Accredited Assessor

Competenz NZ Limited

March 2014

Bachelor Computing Systems L7

EIT

IT career training: data communications, networking, IT management, web/software development, business intelligence, and cybersecurity.

April 2013

National Certificate Competitive Manufacturing Initiative (LEAN) L3

Manufacturing

Developing manufacturing skills and knowledge with competitive manufacturing systems.

January 2007

National Certificate Timber Machining L4

FITEC

Skills & Strengths

Firm but fair leader
Excellent time management
Strong and effective negotiator
Quick & proficient at learning new skills
High level of computer literacy
Competitive Manufacturing (5S, LEAN, KAIZEN)
Results driven adhering to DIFOTIS
Nonprofit Board Member Experience

Interests & Hobbies

Travelling and new cultures
Aviation
Housing research & development
Continued education/study
Family and friends
Inline/Ice Hockey

Referees

Christine Caddie
Client / Character
+64 21 147 1234
John Armstrong
Character / Professional
+64 21 425 376
Spencer Bartlett
Work Colleague
+64 27 230 0119
Christo Swart
Work Colleague
+64 21 171 9428
Ross Smith
Client
+61 435 208 992