Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our values shape how we work, how we make decisions and how we build relationships with our clients, subcontractors and the communities affected by our work.

About Us

Sawland's project leadership brings together more than 40 years of combined experience across biosecurity, conservation and wider environmental management, including roles with central and local government, small businesses and corporate organisations delivering environmental projects.

Over the past 15 years, we have personally led or played significant roles in the planning, management and delivery of more than 90 aerial 1080 operations covering more than 1.9 million hectares. Our experience also includes the management of significant ground-based control and survey programmes for clients including the Department of Conservation, OSPRI New Zealand, private landowners and not-for-profit organisations.

We are proud to be 100% New Zealand owned and operated.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To be the contractor of choice for clients who seek to safeguard New Zealand's unique natural heritage and vital economic interests.

Our Mission

To provide highly experienced pest management contracting solutions across the agriculture, biosecurity, conservation and broader environmental management sectors.

We combine extensive field experience with strong project management capability to deliver safe, effective and environmentally responsible outcomes for our clients.

Our Values

Health & Safety First, Always

The health, safety and wellbeing of our people, our clients and the public are paramount. We take a proactive approach to identifying hazards, managing risk and preventing harm, and place health and safety at the forefront of operational decision-making.

Environmental Responsibility

We recognise our responsibility to protect New Zealand's environment, native species and natural resources. We plan and deliver our work responsibly, manage environmental risks and impacts, and support the conservation and biosecurity outcomes our work is intended to achieve.

Excellence & Professionalism

We are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes through careful planning, effective coordination and professional execution. We act with integrity, apply our experience and continually look for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of our services.

Innovation & Adaptability

We are open to new ideas, technology and ways of working where they can improve safety, quality, efficiency or project outcomes. We remain flexible and adapt our approach to changing project requirements, risks and opportunities.

Partnership & Trust

We build strong, collaborative relationships with our clients, subcontractors, communities, stakeholders and regulatory bodies. We communicate openly, act with respect and integrity, and work collaboratively to achieve shared project, environmental and biosecurity outcomes.