“Zolve Project Managers are exceptionally easy to work with, are forward thinking and solution focussed”
“Mainland Vector Contracting Ltd was established in 2009 and are animal and plant pest control specialists located in the Mackenzie Basin, Canterbury. Zolve Environmental Ltd have been our Project Managers for the Wilding Conifer Control programme on behalf of Environment Canterbury for 3 years and worked alongside Zac in the wilding space for approximately 6 years. Zolve has also undertaken Health and Safety auditing as part of the National Wallaby Programme, administered on behalf of Biosecurity NZ and Environment Canterbury.
During this time, MVC’s experience has been positive and constructive due to their contractor relations, communication and trust. Zolve value our experience and practical knowledge in the field. They are professional, but relatable and have a keen interest in the environment.
Zolve have worked hard on contractor relations by regularly communicating, always being available on the end of the phone no matter what time of the day and listening to our thoughts and perspective. This has created a culture that we feel we can approach them with any issue, no matter the scale. We believe our relationship is two way, rather than a top down management approach which we have experienced with other project management companies. The benefit of this, is we are able to communicate in an effective manner and come to a solution together. We really appreciate they also talk to our supervisor and operators when onsite which also makes them feel valued and part of the larger programme.
An example of this is their approach to fire risk. On a site we are working on, we approached Zolve with some concerns around fire risk. After a discussion, we worked together to come to a solution around access tracks and resources for fire mitigation if there was a fire. This made us feel comfortable knowing we have a practical resolution and our operators were safe if there was a fire despite multiple contractors and operations being managed in the same location.
As we carryout work for private landowners and occupiers, Zolve have an exceptional reputation. Landowners often comment to us on how the Zolve Project Managers are exceptionally easy to work with, are forward thinking and solution focussed.
Mainland Vector Contracting highly recommends Zolve Environmental for the project management lead for Environment Canterbury. Their character, relatability, communication and understanding of the programme make them an effective project management team to deliver a successful wilding conifer control programme.”
Tony McNutt and Simon Bee
Directors - Mainland Vector Contracting
20th December 2024