About

Michael Dodge is Director of Business Development at Cushman & Wakefield New Zealand, with more than 18 years of experience across the facilities management and property sectors in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Based in Auckland, Michael works with private-sector businesses, corporate occupiers and public-sector organisations to develop facilities management solutions for local, regional and national property portfolios. His experience spans central and local government, corporate workplaces and telecommunications environments.

Michael has managed large facilities portfolios and understands the operational, commercial and stakeholder requirements involved in delivering services across complex, multi-site environments. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities, develop effective service models and ensure facilities management supports their wider organisational objectives.

His experience includes strategic contract planning, operational management, contract renewals, financial oversight, resourcing and performance management. Michael also provides guidance and mentoring to facilities management teams, helping them maintain consistent service delivery and strong client relationships.

Michael takes a practical, relationship-led approach to business development and contract management. His focus is on developing facilities management partnerships that deliver measurable value and allow clients to remain focused on their core business.

Markets Served

Michael is based in Auckland and works with clients across New Zealand, including organisations with regional and national property portfolios.

Areas of Specialisation

• Facilities management business development
• Property and facilities management
• National portfolio management
• Multi-site facilities operations
• Public-sector facilities management
• Central and local government portfolios
• Corporate facilities management
• Telecommunications property portfolios
• Strategic contract planning
• Contract lifecycle management
• Service model development
• Contract financial management
• Performance monitoring
• Client relationship management
• Stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Studies (Property) – Massey University
• CFMANZ Member