Courtney Oakley

Courtney brings valuable experience and a genuine passion for property management to her role at Cowdy. She thrives on building strong relationships with tenants and owners, ensuring investments are well-managed and tenants feel at home.

Courtney holds a Diploma in Commerce from the University of Canterbury and has a background in sales and property management, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the industry. Outside of work, Courtney is a Scout NZ leader and enjoys camping, boating, and fishing with her two kids.

Dedicated to exceptional service and clear communication, the Cowdy Standard is reflected in every aspect of Courtney’s work.

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Harrison Mitchell

Harrison is committed and hardworking, taking great pride in delivering outstanding service to tenants and property owners alike. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Land and Property Management and Valuation from Lincoln University, majoring in Urban Valuation, giving him a strong foundation in the property industry.

His attention to detail and proactive approach ensures that properties are well-managed, and tenants and owners feel supported. Outside of work, Harrison is a competitive powerlifter, channelling the same drive and discipline into his career.

Harrison’s professional approach and strong work ethic reflect the high standards that Cowdy is known for.

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Samantha Griffiths

Samantha brings extensive experience to her role as a Property Manager at Cowdy. Samantha has worked in the Property Management industry for over 15 years in South Africa and New Zealand. Samantha is a very balanced person but thrives on structure meaning she is always well organised and able to deliver a high level of service for her clients.

Samantha always ensures a job is followed through and completed to a high standard. This approach ensures she can deliver the Cowdy Standard across all areas of her work.

 

 

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Sophia Viviers

Sophia is an integral part of our team, handling a wide range of responsibilities across multiple properties as an Assistant Property Manager.

Always willing to lend a hand, Sophia is known for her readiness to assist the team wherever possible. Whether it’s helping with daily operations or stepping in to handle more challenging tasks, she always does so with a positive attitude.

Sophia’s dedication to supporting our team aligns with our company’s core values, and contributes to our ongoing success.

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Nadine Thomas

A seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the Real Estate industry, Nadine has joined the team at Cowdy as a Business Development Manager.

With a keen ear and sharp negotiating skills, Nadine is dedicated to always prioritising her clients’ best interests. Her commitment to transparency and professionalism ensures that every client interaction is characterised by trust and reliability, aligning strongly with the Cowdy Standard.

Nadine has a unique blend of interpersonal finesse and an innate ability to connect with people, building lasting relationships and always providing a high level of service.

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Hilary Little

Having completed a Bachelor of Hotel and Institutional Management at Lincoln University, Hilary spent 11 years as Chief Stewardess on board Superyachts around the world where she developed many transferable skills for her career in property management at Cowdy.

Hilary has a passion for people and excellent communication skills, going above and beyond to highlight one of our core beliefs of personal service.

Highly organised and with a keen eye for detail, Hilary strives to achieve the best results for her clients and tenants alike.

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Nicola Flanagan

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Gael Robb

Gael’s core beliefs fit perfectly with the Cowdy brand values of honesty, integrity and personal attention.

Gael is proactive, efficient and highly professional. A valued member of the Cowdy property management team since 1994, she has gained an impressive reputation among her peers.

Being a property investor herself, Gael’s attention to detail and no-nonsense approach ensures peace of mind and the maximum yield from her clients’ investments.

Highly organised and practical, Gael ensures all her clients and customers receive clear ongoing communication and a high level of service.

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Gina Dalley

Gina joined the team at Cowdy in 2006 in a customer service role.

It was therefore a natural progression for Cowdy to ask her to join the Property Management team in 2009.

Gina enjoys the responsibility of owning her own rental property so understands the importance, and is determined tenants meet their responsibilities, regarding the payment of rent and any arrears.

With a persistent, focused and systematic approach to rent collection and arrears her professionalism and outstanding results have been appreciated by all. Gina also manages a small portfolio of properties.

Gina has the added determination to see everything through to the end and a reputation for leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of the best possible outcome. This along with good communication skills and an approachable manner leads to a smooth trouble free working relationship.

Gina’s core beliefs follow Cowdy brand values of honesty, integrity and personal attention.

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Olivia Cowdy

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Having gained several years experience in project management at a global HR company specialising in leadership and management, Olivia has developed many transferable skills for her career in property management.

Olivia has a passion for putting customers first, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved and delivering results in a timely manner. She thrives in a fast paced and challenging environment where she seeks out opportunities to innovate and flex to meet her clients’ needs.

Olivia has lived in Melbourne and London for 8 years and has enjoyed extensive travel in Europe and South America. Having returned to Christchurch in September 2015, Olivia is committed to continuing the company’s high values and ethos.

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