Grant Cochran

I’m Northland born and bred, having grown up locally and attended Paihia Primary School and Kamo High School. Shortly after turning 18, I headed overseas, travelling and working abroad before returning to New Zealand in my mid-20s with a broader perspective and a strong work ethic.

My early career spanned several industries before I found my calling in healthcare, training as a Registered Nurse. Over the following 16 years, I worked in high-pressure ICU environments at Whangārei Hospital, across multiple Australian hospitals, and in remote communities throughout Australia. These roles demanded precision, calm decision-making, clear communication, and absolute accountability — skills that continue to underpin how I work with clients today.

On returning to Northland, I stepped into senior leadership roles as Clinical Nurse Manager at Bay of Islands Hospital and later as Village Manager at Kerikeri Retirement Village. Guiding people through significant life transitions sharpened my ability to listen carefully, manage complex situations, and deliver outcomes with empathy and professionalism.

Alongside my professional career, real estate has been a long-standing passion. My wife Hallie and I have bought, renovated, and sold multiple properties over the years, giving me first-hand experience in value creation, negotiation, and the realities of the property market. We’re now settled on our five-acre lifestyle block, working on our latest (and final!) renovation — a relocated home brought up from Auckland.

Our two children attend Kerikeri High School, and as a family we love boating and exploring everything this incredible region has to offer. When I’m not working with clients or on the property, you’ll most likely find me out spearfishing somewhere along Northland’s coastline.

Real estate, for me, is about more than property — it’s about people, trust, and getting the details right when it matters most.