Inovo Planning and delivery of construction, refurbishment, land development and infrastructure projects

Inovo is an innovative project planning and project management consultancy
specialising in the planning and delivery of construction, refurbishment, land
development and infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand. Inovoโ€™s broad range of experience enables us to offer independent quality advice and support for our clients. We apply a fresh perspective and specialist knowledge to provide exper

t guidance, working with clients on a range of project considerations including strategy, methodology, risk management, critical success factors and the application of fit-for-purpose and best practice.

If youโ€™ve ever tried to check what you can build on your property, chances are someone has told you to '๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜...
16/06/2026

If youโ€™ve ever tried to check what you can build on your property, chances are someone has told you to '๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป'.

Thatโ€™s good advice in theory. In practice, you need to know what you are looking for and how to interpret the information.

If youโ€™re planning to build, subdivide or develop land in New Zealand, the District Plan is important.

In our latest online article series, we look at using Council's GIS map and how to review the relevant rules, plus we've published step-by-steps guides for your region.

https://www.inovo.nz/news/what-you-can-build-on-your-property-in-nz

15/06/2026

โšก Supporting Auckland's Ferry Future on the Water โšก

Inovo is pleased to be providing Project Management services for the Beach Haven and Hobsonville Wharf Upgrade Project, helping Auckland Transport prepare its ferry infrastructure for larger capacity ferries and the future introduction of electric vessels.

Hobsonville Point is the fastest growing route on the Auckland ferry network. The project involves the detailed design, supply, and installation of upgraded boarding facilities at both terminals. Works include new boarding platforms and shelters designed to accommodate the higher boarding heights of new vessels, as well as future-proofing the pontoon for future electric charging at Hobsonville Point.

As Project Managers, Inovo has been responsible for:
โœ” Project Management across both sites
โœ” Contract Administration and Engineer's Representative duties under NZS 3916
โœ” Programme, cost and progress reporting
โœ” Quality management through Auckland Transport's design review process
โœ” Stakeholder engagement and coordination across multiple parties

This project is a significant step towards meeting growing passenger demand now, while keeping one eye on the future decarbonisation of Auckland's public transport network.

We're proud to be working alongside Auckland Transport and project partners to deliver infrastructure that supports sustainable public transport outcomes for Auckland communities.

Earlybird registrations are now open - will we see you there?AACE NZ Inaugural Conference "Unlocking the Potential of Pr...
11/06/2026

Earlybird registrations are now open - will we see you there?
AACE NZ Inaugural Conference "Unlocking the Potential of Project Controls & Cost Management in Aotearoa New Zealand"

Inovo is pleased to be platinum sponsor for this New Zealand's premier project controls event.

The Inaugural AACE International New Zealand Conference is scheduled for 24 September, hosted at the AUT - Auckland University of Technology Te Iringa Conference Centre

This is the country's first dedicated hub for project professionals, cost engineers, estimators, schedulers, risk managers, and project controls professionals to unite under one roof.

Official ticket link here - don't miss out. https://lnkd.in/emWyHNg8

In our latest online article, we look at further changes to New Zealand legislation for minor dwellings ('granny flats')...
09/06/2026

In our latest online article, we look at further changes to New Zealand legislation for minor dwellings ('granny flats'), expanding the flexibility of granny flat provisions and supporting faster delivery of small-scale housing across New Zealand.

With a continued focus on reducing regulatory barriers, the latest changes are aimed at increasing homeowner choice and enabling a wider range of construction methods, particularly off-site prefabrication.

Read the full article here: https://www.inovo.nz/news/update-expanded-granny-flat-flexibility

08/06/2026

What started as a challenge to increase capacity became an opportunity to unlock more from an existing workplace.

Working alongside the Trimble Inc. team, Inovo led the staged refurbishment of their Christchurch office, delivering additional workstations, enhanced collaboration spaces, focused quiet zones, and a revitalised social hubโ€”all while keeping the business operational.

Delivered across seven carefully planned stages, the project demonstrates what's possible when strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, and smart design come together.

โœ” More capacity
โœ” Better workplace experience
โœ” Reduced waste
โœ” Ahead of programme

A great example of making existing spaces work harder, without starting from scratch.

https://www.inovo.nz/projects/trimble-office-renewal

Project partners: Three Sixty Architecture Vidak Limited Powell Fenwick Energylight Macdonald Barnett

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Netin Chand, who has been named a finalist in the ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† at this...
13/05/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to Netin Chand, who has been named a finalist in the ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† at this year's ๐—ฃ๐— ๐—œ ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€!

Netinโ€™s dedication as a Senior Project Manager at Inovo continues to make a significant positive impact for our clients and to our projects including the recently completed Community Lane residential development for Kainga Ora, and the amazing Auckland Surf Park development in North Auckland.

Weโ€™re excited to join him at the awards night in a couple of weeks. Best of luck, Netin! ๐Ÿ‘

13/05/2026

University of Canterbury STEM Careers Expo - thanks for having us!

๐Ÿ“ข Come and see us at the UC STEM Careers Fair!Meet our Inovo Team, including recent UC grads, ready to chat about career...
07/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Come and see us at the UC STEM Careers Fair!
Meet our Inovo Team, including recent UC grads, ready to chat about careers and the team culture at Inovo...
..and freebies. There will be freebies. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Celebrating 10 Years at Inovo.A big milestone for Mark Cobden and Lyndon Endicott-Davies as they mark 10 years with the ...
06/05/2026

Celebrating 10 Years at Inovo.

A big milestone for Mark Cobden and Lyndon Endicott-Davies as they mark 10 years with the Inovo team.

A decade of commitment, collaboration, and impact - thank you both for everything youโ€™ve brought to the Inovo journey so far. Hereโ€™s to whatโ€™s ahead. ๐Ÿฅ‚

05/05/2026

Step into a role where your leadership drives landmark projects.
Weโ€™re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Inovo Christchurch team - someone who can take ownership of complex, large-scale developments and make a real impact on project success.

In this role, youโ€™ll play a key part in:
โ€ข Leading end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors
โ€ข Driving planning, procurement, and ex*****on at scale
โ€ข Collaborating with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver exceptional outcomes

If youโ€™re a strategic thinker with strong senior Project Management experience weโ€™d like to hear from you.

๐Ÿ“ Christchurch-based
๐Ÿ”— Apply or learn more: https://nz.seek.com/inovo-jobs?jobId=91875015&type=standard

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