Our People
Jonathan Pringle
Managing Director / Principal Client Advisor
BCom
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Frame Group is owned and managed by Jonathan Pringle, who purchased the business from Trevor and Sue Butler in 2021. Jonathan brings over 30 years of senior management experience in large professional service organisations to Frame Group.
Jonathan is committed to maintaining the values and specialisation that are at the core of Frame Group’s 35 years of successful operation, whilst also bringing investment in the capacity and capabilities of the business to meet the needs of its clients into the future.
Jonathan has held lifelong interests in both design and Aotearoa New Zealand’s natural environment. He lives on 70 acres of QE11 National Trust covenanted bush in Northland, and is passionate about its protection.
Drew Kenny
General Manager, Sr. Designer / Project Manager
AScT
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Drew has been with Frame Group since 2001 where he has made good use of his Canadian Forestry Diploma. Drew has become a key member of the Frame Group Team in the feasibility, planning, design and management of recreational tracks and walkways and forestry roads, often in very challenging topography.
He has worked in many of the most iconic parks in NZ and has also worked extensively on urban walkways in several cities. He has a sound understanding of contract management and practical construction methodology.
Drew is skilled at route finding, mapping and computer terrain modelling such that the benefits and efficiencies of evolving technology are adopted where appropriate. He is able to provide practical advice and assistance to clients and contractors. Drew is an active participant in outdoor activities including tramping, snowboarding, water sports and cycling.
Nessa Robinson
Chief Transformation Officer / Principal Client Advisor
LLB, BA (Psychology)
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Nessa is Frame Group’s Chief Transformation Officer. She brings a unique blend of expertise and experience to further drive Frame Group’s innovation and growth, with a clear focus on client centricity and operational excellence.
With a background in both law and psychology, Nessa's skill set is anchored in critical thinking, transformation, and change management. Her focus on large-scale transformational initiatives leverages over 15 years of legal, risk management, compliance, and regulatory experience. Nessa recently led, during her tenure at a prominent financial institution, the embedding and implementation of the largest regulatory change programme seen in New Zealand. Complemented by highly effective portfolio management and execution capabilities, Nessa's transition from lawyer to in-house roles provided deep insights into business dynamics, enabling her to initiate and drive transformative change by embracing a broader perspective of organisational dynamics.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Nessa enjoys immersing herself in nature, indulging in culinary adventures, and exploring the world through travel - a reflection of her vibrant and multifaceted approach to life.
Geoff Wigley
Senior Engineer / Project Manager
Regional Manager - Wellington and South Island
BE (Civil) Hons, CPEng Structural, CMEngNZ
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Geoff is a Chartered Structural Engineer with a broad engineering background that includes bridges, commercial and high-end residential buildings, dams, and Water/Transport infrastructure.
He has strong connections to Ōtepoti/Dunedin and the rest of Te Waipounamu and runs Frame Group’s South Island office from this location.
He is a proud member of the Frame Group team and enjoys utilising engineering knowledge for projects that protect and promote public and environmental good. He is interested in how society is changing in response to climate change and other transitions in energy, transport, timber design and infrastructure. He is also the Otago/Southland Regional Chair for ACE NZ and appreciates the benefits of a team-based design process.
Outside of work, Geoff enjoys surfing, yoga, gardening and exploring the more remote parts of Otakou.
Michael Teixeira
Senior Engineer / Project Manager
BE (Civil) Hons, CPEng Structural, CMEngNZ
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Michael is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 15 years' experience in both civil and structural engineering. His experience ranges from structural and civil design, through to contract and project management of civil infrastructure projects. He has been involved in a broad variety of projects ranging from residential to industrial. His design experience includes timber, reinforced concrete masonry, reinforced concrete, and structural steel.
Michael has worked on projects throughout New Zealand, including Wellington, Queenstown, and remote places such as Blue Pools, Old Man's Peak, and Poplars Ridge, to name a few. Michael has joined Frame Group to pursue a dream of working with nature while providing access to others to share the beautiful landscapes that New Zealand has to offer.
In his spare time, Michael is a father of one. He enjoys exploring heritage, culture, and the outdoors. Michael's hobbies include charcuterie (meat curing), baking breads, and strangely discovering import shops and delis in New Zealand.
Trevor Butler
Principal Consultant
BE(Civil)Hons, MBA(Exec), Fellow ENZ
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Trevor is a Civil/Structural Engineer with 43 years of experience in design, construction and project management across several industries including forestry, civil construction and outdoor recreation access facilities.
He is a fellow of Engineering NZ and has an Executive MBA which enables him to apply sound management principles to development and engineering challenges.
Trevor is a founding director of Frame Group and has specialised in the development of functional and practical design solutions. He has been involved in many challenging projects, including development on several iconic recreation sites as well as establishing access for forest management in difficult topography.
In his free time, Trevor is an occasional tramper, skier, mountain biker, climber and fisherman. He is also a Trustee of Te Araroa, the developer of New Zealand’s 3,000 km walking trail.
Trevor Butler continues his commitment to Frame Group and its clients and remains with Frame Group as its Principal Consultant.
Alvin Chan
Structural Engineer / Project Manager
MCivilEng, BE (Civil) Hons, MEngNZ
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Alvin is a talented young engineer at Frame Group working across projects throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, involved in design, engineering, construction management, and asset inspections. His nationwide project portfolio spans diverse outdoor infrastructure, showcasing the innovative use of FRP, timber, steel, and concrete. This includes the design of a 120 m swing bridge and the retrofit superstructure of one of the 100+ year-old Victorian-era concrete arch bridges, demonstrating complexity and diversity.
Alvin has completed his Master's degree while working at Frame Group, complementing his on-the-job learning. During his Master's studies, Alvin deepened expertise in Construction Technologies (BIM, LiDAR, IoT, robotics, AI), Advanced Structural Studies (concrete, steel, timber with emphasis on seismic and low-damage systems for Aotearoa NZ), Construction Management (contract management, supply chain, procurement), and Infrastructure Asset Management (resilience, whole-of-life decision-making, sustainability, alignment with national and UN goals and NZ/international best practice). This academic pathway has accelerated Alvin's professional development, dovetailing with his practical design work, construction management delivery, asset condition assessments, and outdoor field surveying at Frame Group. He applies this knowledge daily at Frame Group, delivering high-quality, defensible outputs for clients and project stakeholders.
Before joining Frame Group, Alvin had a background in structural design, project management, and construction monitoring of small to large-scale residential projects across the Auckland and Hamilton regions. Moreover, he has participated in designing multiple high-rise commercial buildings and infrastructures in Macau SAR, using software such as SAP2000, ETABS, and SAFE to conduct structural analysis and examine the design's dynamic loading resistance. In his free time, Alvin enjoys playing and watching soccer and badminton, is passionate about motorsports and the automobile world, and has strong interests in both Asian and European history; he also enjoys historical strategy and racing simulator games.
Vacant - Recruiting
Structural Engineer / Project Manager
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Bruno Saba
BIM Lead
BE (Civil)
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Bruno is an accomplished Structural Engineer with 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with the last decade primarily dedicated to BIM support and structural modelling for outdoors projects, residential, commercial, and industrial developments. He specialises in strategically aligning technology, processes, and standards to maximise productivity and accuracy. With a robust background across New Zealand, Canada, USA and Argentina, Bruno brings a global perspective to every project.
In his BIM leadership roles, Bruno excels at developing and implementing custom BIM strategies, company standards, staff training, workflow optimisation, and platform migrations to Construction Cloud. He is an advanced user of Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and Civil 3D, supporting efficient modelling, documentation, and coordination. His expertise extends to coordinating multidisciplinary teams across MEP, process, civil, and structural disciplines, leveraging platforms like Revizto, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud for seamless collaboration and issue tracking.
Outside of engineering, Bruno enjoys making the most of New Zealand—the best country for sailing and hiking—where you’ll often find him out on the water or exploring the trails. He’s also passionate about music, with a particular love for slapping the bass guitar.
Simone Zoellner
Engineering Technician
BAS (Bachelor of Architectural Studies)
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Simone brings a strong foundation in architectural design, with several years of experience as an architectural draughtsperson and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies from Victoria University of Wellington.
She is currently expanding her expertise through an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture at Unitec. Passionate about creating thoughtful, sustainable environments that connect people to places, Simone blends technical skill with a deep appreciation for natural systems.
Outside of work, she’s often climbing, skiing, creating art, or out exploring — always inspired by the landscapes she’s working to protect.
Tomson Tang
Engineering Technician
BA (Geography), MEnvSci
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Tomson works as an Engineering Technician at Frame Group, supporting projects that integrate design, modelling, and fieldwork. With a background in geoscience and environmental management, he is experienced in applying diverse data sources to better understand land use and environmental change.
His masters research focused on using remote sensing to monitor agricultural intensification and its impacts in New Zealand. This reflects his passion for applying geospatial tools to support sustainable land and water management, aligning with Frame Group’s commitment to practical and sustainable design solutions.
Outside of work, Tomson enjoys exploring New Zealand’s diverse landscapes, travelling, and hiking.
