About Us

Our Team

Iydden Wood

Company Director

Company founder with over 20 years’ experience in earthworks, clean fill, transport and managing complex projects across Auckland.

Tom Sinclair

General Manager

Tom is a Civil Engineer with 20 years’ experience in the civil and construction industry. He has been part of the Dirtworks team for 11 years and is, by all accounts, part of the furniture. Over his time with the company, Tom has progressed through roles in resource consenting and pricing, and now leads the business as General Manager.

Michael Neeley

Head of Operations

Mike has 20 years’ experience in earthmoving, including a wide range of machine operating, transport and mining. In the last 10 years he has moved into managing people and operations with a focus on safety, compliance and developing high performing teams.

Jarrod Colbert

Consents Manager

Jarrod has over 10 years’ experience in the Land Development sector working on a range of projects across Auckland. Since starting at Dirtworks in 2019, Jarrod has been involved in managing the consents for Dirtworks’ Managed Fill Facility. His prior experience as a consulting Town Planner brings relevant environmental and resource management knowledge to the Dirtworks team.

Brad McNair

Logistics Manager

Brad has accrued over 30 years of experience working within large and medium sized organisations, holding both managerial & frontline roles. He has extensive experience working in logistics & supply chains within a diverse range of industries. Brad understands the importance of doing the right things & then doing them right. A proud West Aucklander, Brad can be relied on to get the job done in the way it needs to be done.

Rob Cocks

Transport Manager

Rob has over 30 years experience in the transport industry as a driver, owner operator and transport manager in the waste and earthmoving sectors. Rob’s wealth of experience drives fleet efficiencies and front line staff leadership. He is prepared to roll his sleeves up and hit the road in a truck where needed.

Jonathan Hill

Sales Manager

Jono has been at Dirtworks for several years now and has found a home behind the sales desk. He is committed to “moving heaven and earth” for our customers, and with many years of sales experience, you’ll find dealing with Dirtworks very straightforward and easy.

When Jono’s not taking your calls and working on your quotes in the office, he will be kicking the dirt around on your sites. You’ll also find him out and about all around New Zealand every weekend ripping it up on his dirt bike or mountain bike.

Jean Werton

HR & HSE Manager

Jean has worked throughout New Zealand for organisations of all sizes, spanning the manufacturing, construction, insurance, education and recently transport and earthmoving sectors. Jean has a Bachelor of Health Science, Diploma in Business Studies – Adult Training and Development major, a National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, and Certificates in both Human Resources and Education Bridging. If there were more days in the week Jean would happily fill them with more creativity, relaxing at the bach, or exploring the quaint towns of New Zealand on her motorbike.