ABOUT US
We are proud members of Master Painters New Zealand and Master Plasterers New Zealand, reflecting our commitment to quality workmanship, professional standards, and trusted service across painting and plastering projects nationwide.
Our Managing Director, Peter Dalman, currently serves as Chair of the Canterbury / Marlborough executive board, reinforcing Finesse’s active leadership and involvement within the New Zealand painting industry.
Finesse is also a recognised member of the Resene Eco.Decorator programme, acknowledged for our consistent quality, responsive service, and sustainable painting practices. Quality finishes, dependable delivery, and environmentally conscious methods are the standard we bring to every project.
Our Managing Director, Peter Dalman, currently serves as Chair of the Canterbury / Marlborough executive board, reinforcing Finesse’s active leadership and involvement within the New Zealand painting industry.
Finesse is also a recognised member of the Resene Eco.Decorator programme, acknowledged for our consistent quality, responsive service, and sustainable painting practices. Quality finishes, dependable delivery, and environmentally conscious methods are the standard we bring to every project.
ABOUT US
We are proud members of Master Painters New Zealand and Master Plasterers New Zealand, reflecting our commitment to quality workmanship, professional standards, and trusted service across painting and plastering projects nationwide.
Our Managing Director, Peter Dalman, currently serves as Chair of the Canterbury / Marlborough executive board, reinforcing Finesse’s active leadership and involvement within the New Zealand painting industry.
Finesse is also a recognised member of the Resene Eco.Decorator programme, acknowledged for our consistent quality, responsive service, and sustainable painting practices. Quality finishes, dependable delivery, and environmentally conscious methods are the standard we bring to every project.
Our Managing Director, Peter Dalman, currently serves as Chair of the Canterbury / Marlborough executive board, reinforcing Finesse’s active leadership and involvement within the New Zealand painting industry.
Finesse is also a recognised member of the Resene Eco.Decorator programme, acknowledged for our consistent quality, responsive service, and sustainable painting practices. Quality finishes, dependable delivery, and environmentally conscious methods are the standard we bring to every project.
ABOUT FINESSE
Finesse Painting & Decorating is a trusted nationwide New Zealand painting, decorating, and plastering company, delivering high-quality work across the commercial, residential, hospitality, and education sectors. From large-scale project delivery to detailed finishing work, we are known for our professionalism, strong communication, and commitment to consistently high standards across every stage of the job.
With a nationwide footprint and a reputation built on quality, responsiveness, and reliability, Finesse works with clients who value dependable service, well-managed delivery, and finishes that stand the test of time. Our team brings together practical expertise, strong project coordination, and a solutions-focused approach. This allows us to confidently deliver everything from residential repaints to large commercial and construction environments.
At the core of Finesse is a focus on doing things properly: clear communication, quality workmanship, and a professional approach that makes the process as seamless as the finished result. It’s this combination of high standards, trusted relationships, and consistent delivery that continues to set Finesse apart across New Zealand.
With a nationwide footprint and a reputation built on quality, responsiveness, and reliability, Finesse works with clients who value dependable service, well-managed delivery, and finishes that stand the test of time. Our team brings together practical expertise, strong project coordination, and a solutions-focused approach. This allows us to confidently deliver everything from residential repaints to large commercial and construction environments.
At the core of Finesse is a focus on doing things properly: clear communication, quality workmanship, and a professional approach that makes the process as seamless as the finished result. It’s this combination of high standards, trusted relationships, and consistent delivery that continues to set Finesse apart across New Zealand.
MEET OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Peter Dalman is our Managing Director.
Peter leads Finesse with a genuine passion for people, problem-solving, and contributing to the wider painting industry. Deeply involved through both Finesse and his board commitments with Master Painters New Zealand, he is driven by the opportunity to meet new people, tackle challenges, and help move the industry forward. His leadership has played a key role in shaping Finesse into the nationwide business it is today.
Outside of work, Peter enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life, a glass of decent red wine, and quality time with his family.
Peter leads Finesse with a genuine passion for people, problem-solving, and contributing to the wider painting industry. Deeply involved through both Finesse and his board commitments with Master Painters New Zealand, he is driven by the opportunity to meet new people, tackle challenges, and help move the industry forward. His leadership has played a key role in shaping Finesse into the nationwide business it is today.
Outside of work, Peter enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life, a glass of decent red wine, and quality time with his family.
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Michael Skinner is our National Business Development Manager.
Michael is an experienced General Manager & Business Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in diverse industries across multiple locations. Skilled in relationship management, he enjoys working with people and creating new connections.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his daughters, getting on his motorcycles when the sun is out and attending concerts.
Michael is an experienced General Manager & Business Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in diverse industries across multiple locations. Skilled in relationship management, he enjoys working with people and creating new connections.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his daughters, getting on his motorcycles when the sun is out and attending concerts.
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Lauren Herring is our National Project Delivery Manager.
Lauren thrives in the fast-paced world of commercial and construction project delivery, where variety, deadlines, and quick thinking are all part of the role. With dynamic people skills and a natural ability to work across different personalities and cultures, she plays a key role in keeping projects moving and teams aligned. She enjoys being at the forefront of delivery and helping drive strong outcomes across the business.
Outside of work, Lauren loves spending time outdoors with her two children and is a big foodie who enjoys making the most of time with family and friends.
Lauren thrives in the fast-paced world of commercial and construction project delivery, where variety, deadlines, and quick thinking are all part of the role. With dynamic people skills and a natural ability to work across different personalities and cultures, she plays a key role in keeping projects moving and teams aligned. She enjoys being at the forefront of delivery and helping drive strong outcomes across the business.
Outside of work, Lauren loves spending time outdoors with her two children and is a big foodie who enjoys making the most of time with family and friends.
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Monique Murray is our National Operations Manager.
Monique overseas the day-to-day operations across the business. Known for her strong organisation, high standards, and people-first approach, Monique plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly and teams aligned nationwide.
Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, matcha, and long walks on the beach.
Monique overseas the day-to-day operations across the business. Known for her strong organisation, high standards, and people-first approach, Monique plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly and teams aligned nationwide.
Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, matcha, and long walks on the beach.
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Hazel Miller is our Christchurch Project Manager.
Hazel is the heart of our Christchurch projects, known for her strong client relationships, great sense of humour, and calm, solutions-focused approach. She believes everything is always fixable and that communication comes first, keeping projects running smoothly from start to finish.
Being from the UK she’s mad keen on her football, loves netball, marathon running and figure skating. An all round super sporty member of our team.
Hazel is the heart of our Christchurch projects, known for her strong client relationships, great sense of humour, and calm, solutions-focused approach. She believes everything is always fixable and that communication comes first, keeping projects running smoothly from start to finish.
Being from the UK she’s mad keen on her football, loves netball, marathon running and figure skating. An all round super sporty member of our team.
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Tim Baird is our Quantity Surveyor.
Tim has roots in high-end residential construction and subcontract painting, he brings hands-on experience and a sharp eye for detail to every project.
When he’s not working, you’ll find him spending time with family or keeping up with rugby and Formula 1.
Tim has roots in high-end residential construction and subcontract painting, he brings hands-on experience and a sharp eye for detail to every project.
When he’s not working, you’ll find him spending time with family or keeping up with rugby and Formula 1.
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Gena Hausmann is our Project Administrator.
Gena manages financial records, supports management, and keeps projects running smoothly.
Outside of work, she cherishes quality family time while her daughter keeps her on her toes. Gena also enjoys staying active, especially through running.
Gena manages financial records, supports management, and keeps projects running smoothly.
Outside of work, she cherishes quality family time while her daughter keeps her on her toes. Gena also enjoys staying active, especially through running.
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Morena Bautista is our Administrator.
Morena plays a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. She supports our management team with day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring everything stays organised and efficient.
Morena plays a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly. She supports our management team with day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring everything stays organised and efficient.
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Holly Morrison is our Project Administrator.
Holly brings a calm, proactive energy to the Finesse team, helping keep the day-to-day details organised and projects moving behind the scenes. With a steady nature and a positive attitude, she plays an important role in supporting the team and keeping things running smoothly.
Outside of work, Holly loves all things nature, especially the sun and sea. She is passionate about holistic health, and her favourite thing to do is creating magical family memories with her two children.
Holly brings a calm, proactive energy to the Finesse team, helping keep the day-to-day details organised and projects moving behind the scenes. With a steady nature and a positive attitude, she plays an important role in supporting the team and keeping things running smoothly.
Outside of work, Holly loves all things nature, especially the sun and sea. She is passionate about holistic health, and her favourite thing to do is creating magical family memories with her two children.
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Abi Hyslop is our Marketing Coordinator.
Abi brings a fresh perspective to Finesse, combining creativity with a strong eye for brand identity and detail. New to the painting industry and coming from an agricultural background, she enjoys contributing new ideas while helping shape and maintain the Finesse brand. Known for her positive, can-do attitude and collaborative nature, Abi plays a key role in keeping our marketing fresh, consistent, and on brand.
Outside of work, Abi enjoys coffee and walks with friends, keeping active through the gym and running, and making the most of a busy social life.
Abi brings a fresh perspective to Finesse, combining creativity with a strong eye for brand identity and detail. New to the painting industry and coming from an agricultural background, she enjoys contributing new ideas while helping shape and maintain the Finesse brand. Known for her positive, can-do attitude and collaborative nature, Abi plays a key role in keeping our marketing fresh, consistent, and on brand.
Outside of work, Abi enjoys coffee and walks with friends, keeping active through the gym and running, and making the most of a busy social life.
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WHY WORK WITH US?
Your painting and decorating project should be an enjoyable experience! You can expect us to show up on time, do what we say we will do, and follow up when we say we will.
REGIONS
5 +
Rapidly expanding our areas
EXPERTS
30 +
Across our growing team
LITERS OF PAINT
(PER MONTH)
3750 +
Transforming living spaces
