Tim has spent the majority of his professional career in roles within the Queenstown Lakes holding Senior Roles for the Queenstown Lakes District Council and previous companies providing services to the Council along with roles in private practice and working directly for commercial development companies. Accordingly, Tim has a broad depth of experience and understanding of the local context, planning, and consenting requirements. This experience has seen Tim lead projects from there inception through consenting to construction. Tim has also presented expert evidence in the Environment Court covering various planning and urban design matters.

Tim's qualifications in planning, urban design, and development ensure he has a focus on understanding how development can be best delivered from inception to construction.