Meet our team of fire safety experts

Jacqui has over 40 years’ experience in the fields of banking, public accountancy, management consultancy and general management, in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Over 20 years have been exclusively in the fire protection industry.

A graduate of the University of Canterbury in Accounting and Marketing, Jacqui has developed a strong technical understanding of the engineering, science and legislative aspects of New Zealand’s fire protection sector.

As you would expect, he holds a huge range of relevant practical qualifications, including National Certificates, Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration and Independent Qualified Person (IQP) status. He’s also currently an elected Council member of the New Zealand Fire Protection Association (NZFPA) and on the Board of Directors for the Fire Protection Association (FPA).

Bryce’s passion for the fire protection industry is obvious and infectious. His clear understanding of client expectations is matched by an exceptional ability to motivate those around him. Bryce plays a key role in building and maintaining our company culture with its high staff retention and reputation for consistently delivering exceptional customer service.

He has over 20 years of broad experience in the fields of engineering consulting, construction, logistics and general management. Prior to joining Argus in 2017, Will held roles as Port Manager for New Zealand Steel and Manager of Strategy for Qantas, and has worked in the UK and Europe as well as Australia and NZ. His logistics and operations knowledge is second to none.

Will graduated from the University of Canterbury with a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and gained his MBA from Oxford Business School.

His prior roles included several different New Zealand companies ranging from medium-sized enterprises to large corporates.

An alumnus of Mount Albert Grammar and Manukau Institute of Technology, Ben also spearheads IT and related tech for the company.

As well as managing a large service operation in the Auckland region, Laurie has spent many years in provincial New Zealand, engaged in hands-on design and project management. Today, after some 15 years as part of the Argus family, he leads our technical teams working out of Christchurch.

Laurie graduated from the University of Technology Sydney with a Masters in Project Management and he also holds a NZ Certificate in Engineering.

Prior to joining us, Kristine worked in the Facilities Management industry for around 25 years, focused primarily on relationship management.

She holds a Fellowship from the Facilities Management Association of New Zealand (FMANZ). 

He has been involved in the management, design, installation, commissioning and on-going servicing of a wide range of fire suppression systems.

Llewellen’s expertise includes performance-based fire engineering, working on a wide range of building types. These include large industrial projects, alterations to operational shopping centres, high-rise buildings, and large warehouses and office buildings.

Holding National Fixed Fire qualification and PS1 and PS3 Author numbers, Llewellen is now close to obtaining his Masters in fire engineering. He has previoulsy sat on the Fire Protection Association (FPA) council and been Chair of the FPA contractors special interest group. 

With a background in mechanics and plumbing, Armand’s transition to the sprinkler side of the industry has led him to progress through various roles.

In December 2023, he took on responsibility for Argus Special Projects division. This division incorporates Special Hazard systems (such as gas flood, water mist, deluge, kitchen suppression, and foam systems) and handles large technical projects that require a high level of forward thinking to meet client needs.

Armand proven track record of success, his undeniable passion for a challenge and his expertise and commitment to excellence; resulted in him taking on the added responsibility for our Auckland Sprinkler Contracts team in November 2024.

With strong ethics and a passion for Business Development in the fire industry,  Lindsey strives to exceed customer service expectations and develop mutually beneficial partnerships between Argus and our customers.

Lindsey gains an understanding of what is important to our customers and the environments in which they operate, providing bespoke and sound solutions for the protection of their buildings, and the people who live, work, and play in them.

Maz holds several key industry qualifications, including Level 3 in Fire Alarm Testing and Maintenance, Level 4 in Fire Detection Design and Installation, Level 3 in Fire Passive Inspection, as well as an Electrical Engineering qualification. As an Independent Qualified Person (IQP), he offers valuable guidance to clients on maintaining their fire safety systems.

Maz is a trusted resource in fire protection, frequently presenting on compliance topics and emphasizing the importance of adhering to fire safety regulations.

His blend of technical experience, leadership skills, and compliance knowledge makes him an invaluable asset to Argus, his team and our clients.

He has worked in management in the fire protection industry for over 11 years and was previously a Contract Manager in facilities management. He also ran his own business for a decade. This combination of experience has given Paul real insight into customers’ needs and expectations, and he is passionate about delivering the best service possible.

Having worked for a main contractor as Services Manager on some of New Zealand’s largest building projects, Greg has significant multi-discipline experience in construction.

After nearly 30 years in the industry, in New Zealand and the Pacific islands, his expertise covers almost every aspect of fire protection. This includes performance-based fire engineering for all manner of large-scale commercial and industrial buildings.

Greg holds a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

Matt brings with him 19 years of fire industry experience starting as a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice and working up through all levels covering all aspects of fire protection. Matt holds New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Level 4 in Fire Protection and is an Independent Qualified Person (IQP) for SS1 automatic fire sprinklers and SS6 riser mains.

Matt holds a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical) and an NZQA Level 4 qualification in Fixed Fire Protection Systems. He is a member of several professional organisations and is an Independent Qualified Person (IQP) for SS1 Automatic Sprinklers, SS6 Riser Mains and SS7 Backflow Prevention. Matt is currently pursuing a Diploma of Fire Engineering.