Derek Howard

Derek Howard is an experienced facilities and maintenance professional with a diverse background in management and operations. Currently serving as the Facilities & Maintenance Manager at The Selwyn Foundation since May 2022, Derek previously held the position of Site Manager at Downer New Zealand, overseeing the Auckland Regional Women's Corrections Facility under a management contract with the Department of Corrections. Derek's experience includes roles such as Senior Supervisor at Spotless Group and Operations Controller at PAE (New Zealand) Limited. Additionally, Derek has a solid history in recruitment, having worked as Branch Manager and Business Development Manager at Lowie Recruitment International and as a Recruitment Consultant at Coverstaff Recruitment. Earlier career positions included Night Shift Manager at Gilmours and Warehouse/Purchasing Manager at Paterson Distributors. Education was completed at Glenfield College.