Steven joined Tara Iti Golf Club as General Manager in November 2026, bringing with him extensive international experience in golf and private club management.

Originally from South Africa, Steven joined Tara Iti from The Australian Golf Club in Sydney, where he served as Chief Executive Officer from 2016. Prior to his time in Australia, his career took him to a number of respected clubs internationally, including General Manager roles at Zimbali Country Club and Pecanwood Golf & Country Club in South Africa, and Heritage Golf Club in Mauritius.

Steven holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and is a PGA Professional. His combination of business leadership, extensive golf industry knowledge and international club experience has shaped his approach to club management. He places a strong emphasis on people and culture, building strong teams and developing enduring relationships with members, all of which contribute to an exceptional member experience.

Throughout his career, Steven has developed a strong appreciation for the traditions of the game, the importance of people and the role a club can play in bringing together its members, employees and wider community.

Besides golf, Steven enjoys travelling and running, as well as spending time with his wife, Natalie, and their two sons.

Steven and his family are looking forward to making New Zealand home and becoming part of the Tara Iti and wider local community.

Zoey joined the Tara Iti team in July 2015 after moving to Mangawhai from Austria.

Raised in the Bay of Plenty, she left New Zealand in 1995 as an exchange student to Switzerland.

After completing a Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Business Studies she landed a role with an International Touring Company called Globus & Cosmos. To expand her knowledge of the travel industry she relocated with the company to London.

Zoey went on to work in the UK and central Europe for a Swiss Tour Operator specialising in Ski and Walking Holidays. Positioned up in the highest Ski Resort in Austria, she met her husband Jakob.

After spending 17 years abroad, working and travelling extensively she returned to New Zealand with her young family seeking new adventures and opportunities.

Besides travelling, Zoey loves the outdoors. She enjoys running, hiking and skiing and also spending quality time with her family.

Recently promoted to Superintendent, Dylan Griffin joined Tara Iti’s Golf Maintenance team in October 2018.

Born and raised in Hamilton, but fortunate enough to spend most of his youth on the West Coast, Dylan first discovered turf management in 2015 while playing Cricket in the United Kingdom, where he would help the club’s groundsmen in the down time.

On returning to New Zealand his summer jobs at Seddon Park and FMG Stadium Waikato, helped with his decision to pursue turf management by enrolling in a Turf Programme in the Otago Polytechnic. Several more seasons at the Hamilton Stadiums, opened up the opportunity to become a Greenskeeper here at Tara Iti.

Growing up, Dylan had a passion for sports, playing at a high level in both Cricket and Rugby. But, like many of us, as he got older his passion changed towards food and experimenting with various ingredients and cultural cuisine. Harvesting fresh produce and then preparing it on a plate is one of his greatest thrills.

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Dave Pfisterer joined Tara Iti in June 2022 and brought with him more than 30 years of experience in all aspects of the golf operation to his role as Head Golf Professional.

He is a native of New Jersey and graduated from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Throughout his career in the golf business, Dave has enjoyed the opportunity to work at a number of renowned private clubs and resorts including The DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Florida, Casa de Campo and La Romana Country Club in the Dominican Republic and Clear Creek Tahoe in Carson City, Nevada.

Dave is a Class A Member of the PGA of America with advanced certification in Golf Operations. He was honoured by his peers as the Private Club Merchandiser of the Year for the Northern California Section in 2020.

Dave and his wife Saritza were excited to move to New Zealand and join the team here at Tara Iti. In their spare time they enjoy being outdoors, hiking, travelling and all sports.

Born and raised in Belgium, Victor Nolf joined the Tara Iti team as Head Chef in May, 2023 With an impressive culinary background including working at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Nuance and Het Gebaar in Belgium, Victor brings a European flair to the Tara Iti dining experience.

Notably, Victor’s skills also led him to serve as a private chef at the Belgian Embassy in New York. With a real passion for cuisine and creativity, Victor went on to co-found a Michelin-starred restaurant in his home country before relocating to New Zealand with his partner.

Beyond delivering exceptional dining experiences, Victor enjoys playing sports including golf and football and has a passion for playing chess and a good party. With a wealth of experience and dedication to cuisine, we are excited to see what Victor brings to the table here at Tara Iti.

Born and raised in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK, Charlie joined the Tara Iti team as Assistant Clubhouse Manager in October 2025.

Before she made the move to New Zealand and joined Tara Iti, Charlie began her career in the private club industry through internships in Florida and Connecticut during her University studies. She then spent eight years in the United States, progressing to Food & Beverage Manager at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, before returning to the UK as Assistant Clubhouse Manager at Beaverbrook Golf Club.

In her spare time, Charlie loves music and has an impressive talent for remembering song lyrics. She enjoys exploring New Zealand, whether it's a weekend trip to the Bay of Islands or discovering somewhere new, as well as catching up with friends in Auckland. She also appreciates the occasional couch day, and her cocker spaniel, Daisy, back in the UK with her family, will always hold a special place in her heart.

Bevan, a New Zealander, joined Tara Iti Club in October 2014 as the Maintenance Manager, responsible for maintaining and overseeing all of the Club's buildings, facilities and equipment.

Bevan has extensive yachting experience, having spent ten years working on super yachts internationally, both captaining yachts, and working as a 1st Mate and engineer. Prior to this, Bevan worked on land, and has seven years experience as a boat builder.

Bevan has a Trade Certificate in Ship, Yacht and Boat Building as well as a raft of certifications in fire fighting, first aid, navigation, open water diving. He also has his RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Sail Offshore.

Outside of work, Bevan is a very keen kite surfer and enjoys surfing, diving, deep sea and fly fishing, listening to music, writing, reading and socialising.