Meet the Team

Dedicated to Making Your Next Steps in Life Comfortable

At The Sterling, Kaiapoi retirement village, our team of qualified people pride themselves on their quality of friendly service.

They are here to support you through your journey and in your lifestyle living years at The Sterling, Kaiapoi.

Suzi Cadigan

Village General Manager

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Suzi has returned to her homeland after many years in Australia working in the retirement and aged care industry, as well as the hotel industry at an executive managerial level. Suzi is passionate about transforming the aging experience and making a difference in residents’ lives every single day. Suzi strives to provide an engaging environment where residents can live their lives their way, maintain independence and age in one place.

Emma Hamilton

Village Administrator

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Emma joins The Sterling with a strong background in the hospitality industry, having worked in hotels managing front office teams and facilitating functions, weddings, and hosting many international sports teams. For the last 7 years, she has worked in the retirement village industry and prides herself on being able to provide excellent customer service to residents whilst they transition into the next chapter of their life. Emma looks forward to welcoming you to our beautiful retirement village and helping you navigate your new and exciting journey at The Sterling, Kaiapoi.

Michelle Allan

Sales Manager

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Michelle Allan was born in Kaiapoi and as a youngster was an avid sailor. The tactical nature of sailing has underpinned a very successful sales career in residential subdivisions. Michelle is an accomplished sales executive and manager and has a passion for the retirement and aged care sectors. She is an empathetic listener and solutions-oriented salesperson, so if you want to know more about The Sterling, Kaiapoi, give her a call today!

Melanie Cox

Sales Consultant

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Living and working in the North Canterbury community for the past 10 years whilst raising her family, Mel originally joined The Sterling, Kaiapoi in 2022, where she has gained a great understanding of retirement living. Her experience at The Sterling, Kaiapoi, along with increasing knowledge of the retirement sector and her empathetic nature ensure she is the ideal person to support our newest residents as they transition successfully into their next phase of life.

Steven Merritt

Maintenance & Grounds Manager

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With a diverse background spanning IT management, construction in both the United States and New Zealand, and parks maintenance in the United Kingdom, Steve brings a wide range of practical skills and experience to his role supporting the residents of The Sterling, Kaiapoi. Steve is excited to see The Sterling, Kaiapoi continue to grow and looks forward to being part of the journey, supporting the community and its residents along the way.

Paul Saunders

Head Gardener

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Paul brings more than 40 years of hands-on experience in horticulture, gardening, farming, and outdoor maintenance. After relocating to the South Island, Paul worked as a Nursery Manager before joining The Sterling, Kaiapoi team. He is passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and enjoys sharing his knowledge to help enhance the gardens and landscapes that residents enjoy every day.

Bruce Evans

Maintenance & Groundsperson

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With a long history of building and maintaining assets, Bruce Evans is our Maintenance & Groundsperson at The Sterling, Kaiapoi.
He has previously been the owner and operator of motels in Fox Glacier and a heavy vehicle truck driver in North Canterbury.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience in maintenance, Bruce enjoys the change of environment, hands-on approach to his work, as well as the day-to-day challenges of his role. While Bruce’s skills are in demand around the village, he is looking forward to seeing The Sterling, Kaiapoi grow and expand into a thriving community.