What can Dylan do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
I’ve worked in quantity surveying and project management, focusing on financial oversight, coordination, and delivering projects under pressure.
Alongside my career, I’ve played rugby and currently serve as team captain. During a season out through injury, I coached the Under 19s and Under 21s to stay involved and give back to the game. These experiences have strengthened my leadership, accountability, and ability to contribute positively within team environments
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
Most impressive statistics are that I successfully tendered for a project of 20M and this was completed well under budget under my management
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
I bring strong operational and commercial capability developed through my background in project management and quantity surveying.
This includes budget management, financial forecasting, stakeholder coordination, risk oversight, and delivering outcomes to fixed deadlines.
I’m comfortable working with data to inform decisions, improving systems and processes, and ensuring accountability across teams.
These skills translate well into sporting environments where efficient operations, financial discipline, and clear communication are essential to supporting performance and long-term sustainability
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Microsoft Programmes
Procore
Tradogram
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
NZ Diploma in Construction, Post Grad Diploma in Business
I’m someone who can help build efficient systems, support teams, and contribute to a high-performance culture
You should take a punt on me because I bring a fresh perspective and a strong delivery mindset that benefits sporting organisations. My project management and quantity surveying background means I’m organised, commercially aware, and able to keep operations running smoothly under pressure. As a Kiwi, I’m practical, adaptable, and focused on outcomes rather than ego.
What steps has Dylan taken to break into the sport industry?
The initial steps I have taken is playing within sporting teams but also volunteering around my club when need be.
Next step I have taken is my joining SportsGrad, and my next step is going to be Moving to Australia to follow my dream.
Dylan’s interest in sport all started when he was 4…
My first memory of my love for sport, was my first game of rugby when i was 4 in the frosty Hawkes Bay. I still hold life long friendships from players that were in my inital team. I believe the people you meet through sport, are the people that you want to surround yourself with as that are like minded indiviudals
Where does Dylan want to go?
Next six-12 months | Next 5-10 years |
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Over the next 6–12 months, my goal is to transition successfully into the sporting sector and build a strong understanding of sporting operations and programme delivery. I aim to apply my financial and operational skills in a sport-specific environment, develop strong working relationships, and add value across competition delivery and day-to-day operations, while establishing myself as a reliable and adaptable member of the team | Over the next 5–10 years, my goal is to establish myself as a trusted and capable leader within the sporting sector. I aim to build deep expertise across programme delivery, competition operations, and stakeholder management, while continuing to strengthen my commercial and financial capability in a sport-specific context. Longer term, I see myself taking on greater responsibility in operational or leadership roles, contributing to strategic decision-making and organisational growth. Ultimately, I want to help build sustainable, high-performing sporting environments where strong systems, culture, and governance support both competitive success and long-term community impact. |
What sporting problem keeps Dylan up at night, and how would they solve it?
One problem in sport I’d love to help solve is the significant drop in rugby participation in New Zealand as players transition from school rugby into club rugby, and again from under-21s into senior rugby. Too many players disengage not because they stop loving the game, but because competing demands such as work, study, injury risk, and time commitment outweigh the support structures available to them.
I’m interested in helping create more flexible, player-centred pathways that balance performance, enjoyment, and life outside rugby. Improving competition formats, support services, and community connection could help retain players and strengthen the long-term health of the game
What is Dylan like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
I thrive in a positive, inclusive environment where everyone contributes and supports each other. I enjoy working with teams that are collaborative, accountable, and still know how to have fun, especially when things get busy or high pressure
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
I’ve had to demonstrate resilience both physically and professionally. Through major injuries, I committed fully to rehabilitation, following programmes precisely and focusing on small, consistent improvements to return to my previous performance level. That process reinforced the importance of patience, discipline, and trust in long-term outcomes. Professionally, I’ve shown similar resilience during demanding periods such as large tenders, where long hours and sustained pressure were required. I approach these challenges with a long-term mindset, taking responsibility and maintaining focus, knowing that persistence and consistency ultimately deliver results on the other side
What about Dylan’s interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active through hybrid training and am currently preparing for both a HYROX event and a marathon.
While I’m unable to play rugby this year due to injury, I still value staying involved through the community and connection the sport provides.
I’m a passionate follower of sport more broadly and enjoy the competitive element of fantasy NRL and NBA leagues.
Outside of sport, I like to switch off by fishing and spending time at the beach, which helps me maintain balance and reset physically and mentally.
What is your favourite sporting moment?
My favourite sporting memory has to be when the All Blacks won the 2011 world cup!!
What’s your ideal holiday?
My ideal holiday is going somewhere tropical, so that i can fully unwind and take a break from the stresses life poses
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
If i had 30 minutes to pick anyones brain it would be Richie McCaw. I was very intrigued about how he manages to stay so composed when he is faced with high stress situations
What’s book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
Reading 'Never Split the Difference' has helped me when i am in contract negotiations with Subcontractors. Another reccently finished one is 'The Winning Mindset' that was a great read about shifting my mindset towards certain things
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
I am currently living in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. But I am relocating to Australia in September and am open to work anywhere in Australia
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
In my next role, the most important traits is an enjoyable work environment, where there is opportunity to grow and help others within the team
What others say about Dylan
I have received very positive feedback from my rugby coaches throughout my career, which has led to me being captain for my team but also introduced to the coaching set up when i was out for a season following injury. I have also recieved numerous positive feedback from construction clients with how inclusive i am of their input into the projects
What questions does Dylan have for employers?
What can I do in this role to positively impact the workplace, and what does success look like from your perspective?
I’d also like to understand how you support new team members to achieve that, and what the best way is for me to contribute early on?
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