Queenstown’s leading community management expertS
Elite Management is a boutique community management firm based in Queenstown, delivering high-calibre support to a select portfolio of properties across Queenstown, Wānaka and the surrounding regions.
We specialise in the ethical and professional management of bodies corporate, incorporated societies and management companies. With over 15 years of experience, we offer a hands-on, tailored service with a focus on financial clarity, legislative compliance and long-term value.
Our communities include owner–occupier residences, lock-and-leave apartments, short-term accommodation and gated estates, each with its own structure and requirements. We also partner with developers in the early stages of a project to help shape operational structures that are practical, sustainable and aligned with the long-term needs of the future community.
We work exclusively with those who expect more than the status quo — those who value partnership, professionalism and proactive leadership.
Our service is intentionally selective, fostering trusted relationships built on alignment and mutual respect.
KIRSTIN MITCHELL
MANAGING DIRECTOR
SERENA RUSSELL
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER
Our Values
At Elite Management our values guide everything we do. They reflect who we are, how we work and what our communities can expect.
Integrity First
We do not accept commissions or kickbacks. Our advice is always independent, transparent and in the best interests of your community.
Mutual Alignment
We work with communities who share our commitment to quality, professionalism and long-term thinking. When values align, outcomes improve and partnerships last.
Clear Communication
Timely responses. Detailed, easy to follow reports. Honest, direct updates so your community knows exactly where things stand, no matter where you are in the world.
Long-Term Focus
We think beyond the now. Our work supports sustainable governance, financial resilience and the future wellbeing of every community we partner with.
Trusted Local Expertise
We’re based here — and that matters. Our decisions are backed by real local knowledge and long-standing relationships with trusted contractors. We act confidently and decisively on your behalf.
Excellence in execution
We take pride in doing things properly. From financial reporting to contractor coordination, we deliver with structure, care and accountability.
Who We Work With
We support a curated selection of multi-owner communities and development teams across Queenstown, Wānaka and the surrounding regions. Whether your community is established or just emerging, our role is to provide structure, clarity and long-term value from day one.
We work with:
Bodies Corporate — Traditional unit title developments requiring strong governance, financial transparency and compliance with the Unit Titles Act
Incorporated Societies — Shared communities with bespoke rules and operational needs, governed by the Incorporated Societies Act
Management Companies — Hybrid or legacy developments governed through a company structure, operating under the Companies Act and requiring adaptable systems and experienced oversight
Gated Estates — Exclusive communities requiring discretion, continuity and trusted local management
Developers — We partner early to help design governance frameworks, establish realistic budgets and support seamless transitions from build to community ownership
We are locally owned and operated, with a small, experienced team who take pride in working closely with every community we manage. We’re a community-focused team that’s committed to quality, shared values and building genuine, long-term relationships — because to us, you’ll never be just a number.
Our best work happens when we’re involved early, whether that’s onboarding an existing community or helping to shape one from the ground up.
If you’re part of a community or creating one that values professionalism, clarity and long-term thinking,
we invite you to get in touch.
