Principal
Stu Clark (Chartered Professional Engineer) is the principal of New Zealand Environmental Technologies Ltd.
Stu started his engineering career as a steel fixer in 1971 working on the BNZ building in the square in Christchurch, and subsequently the Waiau River Control Gates in Te Anau.
In 1972 Stu joined the Ministry of Works as an Engineering Officer Cadet gaining hands on experience in many facets of engineering especially engineering surveying and roading.
Stu stayed with the Ministry of Works for the next 25 years gaining his; New Zealand Certificate in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering at Canterbury University and Master of Engineering Science through New South Wales University.
Stu worked in various positions within the Ministry of Works / Opus structure finishing as a senior public health engineer running the Environmental Training Centre which operated a combined consultancy and training function for water and wastewater treatment plant operators.
In 1997 Stu finally left Opus and started New Zealand Environmental Technologies. Over the years Stu has also gained qualifications as a drain layer, and currently still has a Certifying Drainlayers Qualification, a teacher in adult education with a Diploma in Education from Massey University, and completed 11 years with the army (Territorial Force), finishing as the Troop Commander of the specialist Bridging Troop at 6 Field Squadron, based out of Pattie Street Petone.
Stu’s interests outside of work are; fishing, trail bike riding, recreational diving and spending time with his beloved dog Zahn.
Engineering Consultant
Rohan Clark is studying for his B Eng Tech and is a Registered Electrician.
Rohan started out as a field technician in the early 2010s before undertaking his electrical apprenticeship.
Working full time as an electrician Rohan had worked on everything from pulling cables for domestic houses to being the senior electrician at bulk fuel terminals and running many large projects.
Rohan decided that he enjoyed the designing part of work more and has now since pursued this and started his studies to become a civil engineer.
Rohan's interests include strength training, animals and spending time with his new wife.
Senior Engineering Consultant
Phineas (Phin) Burke (Charted Professional Engineer) is one of NZET's most senior consultants, dealing primarily with structural and hydraulics and geotechnical projects.
Phin joined NZET in 2010 and has a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree and has recently gained his chartered status in 3 designated practice areas; civil, structural, and geotechnical
Outside of work Phin's hobbies include free diving and spear fishing
Engineering Consultant
Roy joined NZET as a consultant in January 2021.
After attending school at Wellington College, he went on to study at the University of Canterbury for his Bachelor of Engineering degree.
At home, Roy enjoys playing and watching basketball, football and spending time with his cat.
Kareem is the newest member to our team.
He studied his Masters degree in Structural Engineering at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia.
He has lived in Iraq, Australia and now has joined us in New Zealand.
Outside of work, Kareem likes to play board games with friends,
and go for walks with his girlfriend.
He also enjoys watching documentaries and TV shows.
Tim is our field technician.
Tim is largely responsible for conducting soakage tests, penetrometer readings, soil samples and site photography.
If you meet Tim on site, you’ll also meet his assistant Keira – a Belgian Malinois who accompanies him on all jobs.
When he’s not at work, Tim’s interests cover hunting, camping, 4WD and all things outdoors, preferably with his family in tow.
Administrator
Rosalie is our office administrator at NZET.
She was raised on a Waitomo beef and sheep farm.
For 13 years prior to having a family, she worked for the ANZ Bank in a number of roles, with Small Business Relationship Manager the most senior role.
Since then, Rosalie has acquired a B. Health Science, majoring in Rehabilitation, while working as a Community Support worker, and then as a SESTA driver, driving special needs children to and from school.
And now we are lucky to welcome her to our team at NZET.
She had some prior insight into civil engineering as her son and daughter-in-law are civil engineers in Christchurch.
When not at work, she is involved in the community and supports her husband in his freelance television production job.
Meet our CRA's
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Zahn Clark (left) is the Chief Bark Coordinator and has a Masters degree in pawsitivity training.
He is also our registered Dog bowl technician.
Keira Clark (middle) is the head of Barkerting. Although her favorite job is working out on the field, with her human Tim in tow.
Champion Clark-Myers (right) is the newest member of our CRA's and has recently taken on the title of CFO (Chief fetch operator)
The CRA's spend their days at NZET being the best boys & girls, while also demanding lots of pats from employees and customers alike.