Northland

Since 2018, Jacob Pille has been a key part of the Generation Homes team. In 2021 he became the owner and Managing Director of the Northland business. Leveraging his 20+ years of experience in the construction industry, Jacob brings both his practical and managerial skills to any project. From high-end architectural builds, to multi-home residential projects, Jacob has an eye for detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality.His career began in Kerikeri with a carpentry apprenticeship. Moving through the different roles as his career developed, he has been the Lead Hand, Foreman and Estimator, all of which provided him with a solid foundation to run a group home builder business. Jacob’s core strengths are running a team that looks for solutions and focuses on how to resolve any issues that arise in a timely manner while maintaining the quality that we expect in each build project. The team continually achieve our core promise to deliver the project within the agreed timeframe and at a fixed price.Jacob and his family live in one of their key build markets – the stunning seaside community of One Tree Point. Here he enjoys all of the outdoor activities this region has to offer. Jacob is also an active member of the community and believes in giving back to the community that supports Generation Homes. One way he does this is by volunteering as a Senior Firefighter.Building from Kerikeri to Mangawhai, under Jacob’s leadership, Generation Homes Northland has the ability to undertake a wide variety of projects from Design and Build, right through to multi-unit construction in the B2B space.

With over 15 years of experience in the housing industry, Vynka brings a wealth of expertise and intimate knowledge of the Northland region. Her deep understanding of local council regulations and the building consent process allows her to expertly guide clients through every step of their new home build projects, from Kerikeri to Mangawhai.Vynka’s keen insight into the housing market ensures her clients secure the ideal home or investment property that meets their needs and stays within budget. She is well-versed in the latest product trends and knows where to make the right investments during a build. Working closely with her clients, Vynka ensures each project runs smoothly, efficiently, and on time.

Shayne joined Generation Homes in early 2024 and brings with him 47 years of experience in the building industry. Shayne's expertise spans from site labouring, kitchen design and sales, to aluminium joinery sales and management. His background also includes property maintenance and management, as well as sales and general management across residential, commercial, and industrial sectorsIn 2021, Shayne and his wife settled into their brand-new Generation Home. They were impressed with the commitment to the hand-over date amidst Covid, the quality of the construction, and the fact that there were no additional charges at the end of the contract. So, when the opportunity to work for Generation Homes Northland came up, Shayne was excited to join the team and share his wealth of knowledge with both new and returning home buyers.