Who We Are

About Men at Work

Built on hard work. Grown on trust.

Men at Work has grown from an owner-operated traffic management company into a multi-division group delivering traffic management, planning, and consultancy services across New Zealand.

Our Beginnings

Since 2008

In 2008, Dean and Esther Hyde took ownership of Men at Work and have led the business as hands-on owner-operators ever since.

What began as a focused traffic management company in Christchurch has grown steadily through strong leadership, experienced crews, and long-term client relationships.

Today, Men at Work operates across multiple regions with a purpose-built head office in Belfast and a reputation for practical, dependable traffic management across civil, infrastructure, and event projects.

Dean and Esther Hyde
Our Journey

Milestones That Made Us

2008

The Early Years

Dean and Esther purchased Men at Work after its earlier establishment in 2005. The business initially operated from their home in Woodend.

2008

The Early Years

Dean and Esther purchased Men at Work after its earlier establishment in 2005. The business initially operated from their home in Woodend.

2012

Moved to Kaiapoi

The business outgrew its original base and relocated to Kaiapoi. This move gave the company room to grow its fleet and team.

2012

Moved to Kaiapoi

The business outgrew its original base and relocated to Kaiapoi. This move gave the company room to grow its fleet and team.

2017

Moved to Belfast Business Park

Continued growth led to a move within Christchurch. A purpose-built Belfast Business Park facility became our new head office.

2017

Moved to Belfast Business Park

Continued growth led to a move within Christchurch. A purpose-built Belfast Business Park facility became our new head office.

2017

Blenheim branch opens

Expansion beyond Christchurch begins in Marlborough led by Pete and Kirsty. The Blenheim branch supports projects across the wider region.

2017

Blenheim branch opens

Expansion beyond Christchurch begins in Marlborough led by Pete and Kirsty. The Blenheim branch supports projects across the wider region.

2021

Timaru branch opens

The next step in our growth reaches South Canterbury. The Timaru branch opens with Christina leading the team.

2021

Timaru branch opens

The next step in our growth reaches South Canterbury. The Timaru branch opens with Christina leading the team.

2021

Wellington branch opens

Men at Work opens its Wellington branch to support the Transmission Gully project, headed by Kurt P, establishing a presence that remains a key part of the business.

2021

Wellington branch opens

Men at Work opens its Wellington branch to support the Transmission Gully project, headed by Kurt P, establishing a presence that remains a key part of the business.

2023

Nelson branch opens

Men at Work arrives in Nelson to support the top of the South Island, providing local crews and faster response across the region.

2023

Nelson branch opens

Men at Work arrives in Nelson to support the top of the South Island, providing local crews and faster response across the region.

2023

Training & Planning established

MW Training & Planning is established to support our operations. Providing in-house training and professional TMP design.

2023

Training & Planning established

MW Training & Planning is established to support our operations. Providing in-house training and professional TMP design.

2025

The Temp Company established

The Temp Company launches in Blenheim initially, later growing further into Christchurch and Wellington to supply trained workers across the regions.

2025

The Temp Company established

The Temp Company launches in Blenheim initially, later growing further into Christchurch and Wellington to supply trained workers across the regions.

Where We Operate

Five Branches. One Standard.

Five branches delivering the same professional standard across every region we operate.

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Our People

Leadership

Experienced leadership across operations, regions, compliance, and growth.

Dean Hyde

Dean Hyde

Managing Director
MW Group

Esther Hyde

Esther Hyde

Director
MW Group

Hayden Wilson

Hayden Wilson

General Manager
MW Group

Nathan Jones

Nathan Jones

Business Manager
MW Group

Daniel Adams

Daniel Adams

Training & Compliance Mgr
National

Brock Vuleta

Brock Vuleta

Business Dev Mgr
National

Kurt Puryer-Smith

Kurt
Puryer-Smith

Regional Manager
Central

Royden van Dyk

Royden
van Dyk

Regional Manager
Southern

The MW Group

More Than Traffic

While traffic management remains our core service, the MW Group delivers broader capability across planning, training, workforce supply, road sweeping, and digital compliance.

MW Training & Planning logo

Specialist TMP design, risk assessment, planning, and industry training services.

We design compliant Traffic Management Plans and deliver practical training to support safe, professional worksites.

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The Temp Company logo

Flexible workforce solutions supporting civil, infrastructure, and construction sectors.

We connect skilled, vetted workers with the right opportunities across the South Island, quickly and reliably.

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Sweepco logo

Professional sweeping for construction sites, industrial yards and public spaces.

From post-construction clean-ups to site maintenance, our sweepers remove debris, dust, and loose material to keep surfaces safe and operational.

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QualCard logo

A digital qualification management platform built for the traffic management industry.

QualCard streamlines compliance tracking, card issuance, and workforce verification, all in one place.

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