About Max Style
The Auckland Renovation and Construction Team You Can Trust
Max Style is an Auckland renovation and construction contractor trusted by homeowners, schools, businesses, and property developers across Auckland and Waikato. From kitchen renovations to full commercial fitouts, we have the experience, the team, and the systems to deliver every project on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
30 + Years
Of combined experience
100+
Commercial Projects Completed
5★
Google Reviews
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Our commitment to professionalism, safety, and quality is demonstrated through our accreditations and trusted partnerships.
Ministry of Education Minor Works Panel
As an approved supplier to the Ministry of Education Minor Works Panel, we bring demonstrated experience delivering successful projects for public education facilities across New Zealand
Preferred Supplier Status
We are a preferred supplier to the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for school refurbishment work. This status recognizes our proven reliability, quality workmanship, and understanding of educational facility requirements
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP)
Our builders hold current Licensed Building Practitioner registrations with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), ensuring all restricted building work is carried out by qualified, accountable professionals.
Site Wise Gold Certification
Max Style Ltd holds current Site Wise Gold Certification - reflecting our commitment to maintaining robust health and safety management systems and ensuring a safe working environment on all projects.
Site Safe Passports
All Max Style builders and site personnel hold current Site Safe Passports, demonstrating their commitment to health and safety best practices on every worksite
Max Style maintains a Health and Safety Policy aligned with AS/NZS 45001:2018, with a customised site-specific safety plan developed for every project and independent audits conducted regularly across all sites. We are fully covered by public liability insurance and offer workmanship warranties on all our work.
Licensed Building Practitioner
Public Liability Insurance
Workmanship Warranty on All Work
We work regularly with leading consultants including Watershed, Greenstone Group, Octa Associates, APF and SIMIK RPM NZ on school and commercial upgrade projects.
The People Behind Every Project
Every project is backed by an experienced, dedicated team - from first consultation through to final handover.
Ramin Tavakoli
Managing Director
Ramin’s engineering background and 25+ years of construction experience across Europe and New Zealand form the foundation of Max Style’s commitment to quality. He brings disciplined project management and technical expertise to every build, personally ensuring standards are met from concept through to completion. Outside work, Ramin is a dedicated family man who enjoys martial arts and sport with his wife and kids.
Justin Brown
Business Development Director
Justin leads Max Style’s business development and commercial fitouts. With a track record spanning 100+ retail projects and 25,000+ modular orders delivered across New Zealand and Australia, he brings end-to-end ownership and deep supplier relationships that give clients confidence in pricing, quality, and delivery. Justin’s strength is bridging strategic thinking with hands-on project oversight so that what’s agreed at the outset is exactly what gets delivered.
Richard James
Sales and Client Relationships
Richard brings 30+ years of construction industry experience covering estimating, costing, project planning, and client management. He has extensive knowledge of Council and Ministry of Education requirements, making him a trusted first point of contact for school and commercial projects. Richard is consistently praised by clients for his communication, integrity, and ability to find the right solution for every project.
Alexandra Zemanova
Project Manager & Health and Safety Coordinator
Alexandra holds 15+ years of Health and Safety experience backed by New Zealand qualifications, keeping every Max Style project compliant, safe, and running smoothly. Her project management skills and deep knowledge of the systems Max Style uses ensure fast, efficient delivery from start to finish. Alexandra is known for putting clients first and bringing calm, professional judgement to every situation.
Sara Bonner
Project Manager
Sara is a Licensed Building Practitioner and Project Manager with 10+ years of construction experience, bringing a rare combination of technical expertise, strong health and safety knowledge, and an exceptional eye for detail shaped by her background in visual arts and design. She leads teams with clarity and purpose, managing H&S documentation, toolbox talks, and site safety compliance. Sara’s ability to spot potential issues before they become problems makes her an invaluable asset on every project she manages.
Katrina Elder
Office Manager & Project Coordinator
Katrina joined Max Style in 2022, bringing 15+ years of administration and accounts experience from within the building industry. She keeps the behind-the-scenes operation running seamlessly — from client communications to supplier coordination — ensuring the clear, consistent communication Max Style is known for. Katrina’s attention to detail and organisational skills mean nothing falls through the cracks.
Aaron Bouda
Quality Manager & Site Foreman
Aaron is a Licensed Building Practitioner and Quality Manager with 15+ years of construction experience, combining hands-on building expertise with a rigorous approach to quality assurance — establishing inspection points, monitoring workmanship against specification, and ensuring everything meets the required standard before sign-off. He has a strong background in commercial renovations and fitouts, with extensive experience coordinating subcontractors, managing health and safety, and delivering projects within live and occupied environments.
Dana Ruediger
Marketing & Administration
Dana brings 25 years of marketing expertise – including 10 years specialising in the construction industry. From website design and SEO to video production, graphic design, social media, print collateral, and tender support, she is the creative and strategic force behind the Max Style and Retail Concepts brands. When she’s not building brands, Dana is an passionate sailor who recently returned to work after spending three years sailing the Pacific with her family.