Lockton has expanded in New Zealand with the opening of an office in Queenstown.

The branch is headed by GM Mark Hyland, a Queenstown local who worked for Marsh for nine years before joining Lockton in May.

The brokerage also has offices in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch, and NZ CEO Craig Buckle says expanding its South Island presence supports strategic growth ambitions.

Queenstown is known for its skiiing and other adventure sports, and has some of New Zealand’s most expensive real estate.

Mr Hyland says the town is “an incredibly dynamic market” and an office there will allow Lockton to build stronger relationships while connecting clients to the brokerage’s global expertise and resources.