Our Team

Dave Coutts

General Manager Auckland / Director Wellington

Dave has worked at HydroVac since 2012, tasked with creating and maintaining a smooth operation and growing the business. Dave brings 20+ years of management experience skills to the table and strongly believes in empowering his team to do what they need to provide excellent customer experience and go the extra mile for clients. He has a passion for seeing people personally develop and thrive through training, upskilling and in-house career succession.

Phone: 09 417 0112

Mike Dargaville

Operations Manager — Regional

Mike has worked for HydroVac since March 2019, recruited for his exceptional 22-year background in transport and logistics. With over 12 years experience in dispatch and operations management, working for some giant well-known corporations, Mike knows exactly how to keep our trucks and team running like a well-oiled machine. A strong believer in continuous improvement and making operations as efficient as possible, Mike’s eye for detail and organisational skills come to the fore in his operations manager role. 

Phone: 0274 783 902
Email: mike.d@hydrovac.co.nz

Glenn Williams

Wastewater & Customer Services Manager

Glenn has 15 years’ experience in the transport/logistics industry — from operation manager to logistics manager – and we’re happy to have his experience and skillset back at HydroVac after three years. In his role as customer services manager, Glenn manages the customer services team as well as helping customers with queries and bookings. For him, the role is the dream job, combining his passion for logistics with helping his team reach their goals and providing the best customer service out there. He says, “Dispatch is the hub of any company. It’s where the miracles happen and that’s what I get excited about.”

Phone: (09) 417 0112 option 1
Email: glenn.williams@hydrovac.co.nz

Patrick Pomeroy

West Auckland Branch Manager

Patrick has grown through the ranks at HydroVac, starting out as a CCTV operator before moving on to roles as a hydro flushing truck operator, dispatcher and truck operator. Now leading the West Auckland branch, Patrick’s focus is on managing the team and making sure HydroVac continues to deliver the same high standards our clients rely on. He enjoys the challenge of the role and the opportunity to keep learning new skills along the way.

Phone: 027 807 8032
Email: Patrick.pomeroy@hydrovac.co.nz

Cody Harbour

Branch Manager — South Auckland

Cody brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his role. His career has included positions in the New Zealand Defence Force, Department of Corrections, and private sector management. He started at HydroVac as a hands-on operator, where he honed his skills on the trucks and gained valuable experience on a variety of jobs. As branch manager, Cody is focused on using his natural talent for connecting with people and nurturing relationships to add value to HydroVac and our clients.

Phone: 027 228 3955
Email: cody.h@hydrovac.co.nz

Jason D’Costa

H&S / CCTV Manager

Jason has a well-travelled and diverse background, having lived in five countries by the age of 25 and coming to Hydrovac with a travel and business background. Jason started out in our CCTV division before taking the opportunity to progress within the company, putting his skills to use in operations and dispatch where he takes pride in his ability to efficiently manage and distribute deliveries. He especially enjoys being the link between Hydrovac customers, the operations team and our team on the ground. Jason is our resident sweet tooth and leads the office banter.

Email: jason.d@hydrovac.co.nz

Pamela Walters

Invoicing Manager

Pamela is HydroVac’s longest-standing team member, with an impressive 19 years of service. With a strong background in admin and customer service, she’s had a hand in almost every role across the business, bringing deep institutional knowledge and a can-do attitude to everything she does. Today, Pamela’s focus is on invoicing and cost monitoring, tracking financial performance and helping HydroVac meet its business goals. Pamela is also actively involved with the wastewater team, supporting service delivery and operational coordination. 

Phone: 09 973 4865
Email: pam.w@hydrovac.co.nz

Jordy Tom

Sales Manager

Jordy brings a lot of enthusiasm (and humour!) to his role, where he’s focused on developing and deepening relationships with new and current customers. He spends his days meeting with customers, scoping sites and designing site-specific packages (a cinch compared to selling printers, which he did in a past life). He uses his industry experience (including 4 years as a CCTV technician) to help come up with the best solution for a customer’s needs. Jordy was promoted from within after proving himself in other roles and it’s not an opportunity he takes lightly — he’s excited to be a part of the growth of HydroVac.

Phone: 027 545 8542
Email: jordan@hydrovac.co.nz

Peter Moyer

Business Development Associate

After a stint working for us in the trucks division, Peter is back – this time using his background in hospitality management and sales consulting to help our clients, especially around grease trap cleans and maintenance given his extensive experience in hospo operations. Peter’s a great talker, fast thinker, good looker (his words), and driven to succeed.

Phone: 021 196 5208
Email: Peter.m@hydrovac.co.nz

Gavin Stokes

Dispatch

Gavin has had a long career as a driver and a colourful work history that ranged from relocating film vehicles to driving road trains in Western Australia. When he decided to give up HT driving in 2017, Gavin returned home to NZ and transitioned to a dispatcher’s role at a shipping container company. He joined Hydrovac as part of the dispatch team in late 2022.

Email: gavin.s@hydrovac.co.nz

Mike Zwerink

Operations Project Coordinator

Except for one year off, Mike has been working at HydroVac since 2012 and well and truly learnt the ropes with his various roles in the business. He started on a truck, progressed into the office (first working on wastewater business and then on dispatch), then did a stint as an air-vac operator. His well-rounded experience makes him perfect for his new role as operations project coordinator where he’s responsible for ensuring jobs are well scoped and get done right the first time so clients are happy.

Phone: 021 0732 140
Email: mike.z@hydrovac.co.nz

Jerome Tugia

Customer service scheduler

With a diverse background spanning logistics, operations, event hosting, and wedding celebrancy, Jerome brings a dynamic energy to the HydroVac team. In this role, he’s the go-to for scheduling both new and recurring jobs, fielding customer queries, and helping out where he can. Jerome thrives on variety and is drawn to the fast-paced nature of the job. For more than ten years Jerome has been hypeman/MC for DJ Sir-Vere and we’re happy he brings that big, positive energy to HydroVac. 

Phone: 09 973 4861
Email: jerome.t@hydrovac.co.nz

Kay Neale

WW operations controller

Kay works closely with both customers and field technicians at HydroVac, helping to manage day-to-day wastewater system issues and ensuring everything runs smoothly. She enjoys the strong team environment and takes pride in supporting customers with practical solutions. Outside of work, Kay enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, and maintaining her property.

Phone number: 09 973 4866
Email: kay.neale@hydrovac.co.nz

Emma Hall

Wastewater/ admin support

Emma brings a background in retail and customer service to her role at HydroVac, where she provides essential wastewater and administrative support. Her day-to-day includes coordinating appointments and service calls, assisting customers with services and billing queries, acting as a key link between customers and field staff and, importantly, payroll! 

Phone: 09 973 4870
Email: emma.h@hydrovac.co.nz

Alma Pangilinan

Administrator

Alma plays a key role in our team, using her organisational skills to keep our operations running smoothly, helping customers with queries and quotes, processing payroll (very important!), and efficiently coordinating the service schedule of our wastewater technicians. She came to HydroVac with extensive experience in various roles within HR, administration, customer service and executive support after working in recruitment, construction, manufacturing and FMCG organizations in Dubai and Auckland.

Phone number: 09 973 4870
Email: alma.p@hydrovac.co.nz

Tyler Casey

Managing Director

Tyler joined HydroVac in 2019 as a labourer, quickly proving himself through hard work and dedication. His hands-on experience saw him progress to operator, then field operations manager, followed by branch manager. Now, as managing director HydroVac Wellington, Tyler brings a strong focus on service, efficiency, and innovation. He’s committed to ensuring the same high standards that have built HydroVac’s reputation nationwide, as the company expands its presence in the capital.

Phone: 0275 799 899
Email: Tyler.casey@hydrovac.co.nz

Neil Furnandiz

Truck Lead

Neil has been part of the waste management world since he was a teenager, helping out on vacuum trucks with his dad back in the UK. He’s worked in the industry for nearly 40 years and brings a calm, experienced approach to everything he does. He enjoys the variety of his role – from dealing with big companies like Veolia one day and then being able to help a 90-year-old with her residential drainage issues the next.

Phone: 027 592 8099
Email: neil.f@hydrovac.co.nz

Sanjay Kumar

Drainage Lead

Sanjay brings deep industry experience across drainage inspection, hydro-jetting, vacuum loading, customer service, and business development. As HydroVac Wellington’s Drainage Lead, he oversees crews and work plans to ensure every project is completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Known for his problem-solving skills and calm leadership style, Sanjay thrives on the fast pace and variety each day brings.

Phone: 027 579 7007
Email: sanjay@hydrovac.co.nz

Matthew Punter

Managing Director

Matthew started working for HydroVac in Auckland in 2006 as Operations Manager before taking on the General Manager role. In 2014 he and wife Rachel moved their young family to rural Canterbury to be closer to Rachel’s family. Matthew is now the owner of the Christchurch division of HydroVac and is proud to bring the same level of expert service, innovation and customer focus to the South Island.

Phone: 0274 324 249
Email: matthew.punter@hydrovac.co.nz 

Jo Hamblin

South Island Regional Manager

Jo joined our South Island team in April 2022, quickly using her experience as a former business owner to improve and streamline some of our internal admin and processes. Her can-do attitude, attention to detail and eye for the bigger picture saw her become the Canterbury manager in 2024, in charge of HR, operations and office management, as well as the health and safety of our Canterbury team.

Phone: 027 316 9482
Email: office@hydrovac.co.nz 

Jana Laing

Outbound Dispatch

Jana previously worked for us in administration before she left when she moved towns — thankfully we got her back, this time as our Outbound Dispatcher/Recurring Scheduler! Jana’s knowledge of our customers and their needs makes her an integral team member, and her attention to detail and customer service skills means she is perfectly suited to her new role which sees her managing all of our recurring monthly/ quarterly/ half-yearly and yearly jobs.

Phone: 03 366 9187
Email: Jana.Laing@hydrovac.co.nz 

Andy Leslie

Operations Assistant

Andy joined HydroVac after two decades in industrial operations, including leadership and environmental compliance roles. With a strong interest in machinery and systems, he was drawn to HydroVac’s practical, fast-paced environment and the opportunity to support field teams behind the scenes. His focus is on keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring crews have the gear they need to get the job done right.

Phone: 027 558 7322
Email: chchservice@hydrovac.co.nz