Personal Statement
With a firm belief in the value of community involvement, over the past 24 years, I have actively engaged in various community endeavors and aim to continue contributing in the future.
Upon arriving in New Zealand in 1998, I commenced my career as a Refrigeration Engineer in the Waikato, founding JSR Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from my garage in 2000. Over the years, I have transformed this humble beginning into a thriving business, concurrently serving as the CEO and managing director of three other companies in the Waikato region – Zephyr Pure Air Ventilation, JSR Management, and Hillcrest Spinal Centre.
My unwavering dedication, perseverance, and entrepreneurial spirit have fostered the growth of these ventures across domestic, commercial, and rural sectors. Embracing the ethos of social giving as a fundamental aspect of my work ethic, I have assumed various governance roles and have been committed to serving the community.
Work History & Governance Roles
JSR Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
2000 – PresentRole: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Specialising in walk-in chillers, freezer rooms, processing, on-farm refrigeration, domestic and commercial air-conditioning, and heat recovery systems.
Medical Sciences Council | Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa
July 15, 2024 – PresentRole: Lay Member
Appointed directly by the Minister of Health to support governance of medical sciences in New Zealand.
Hillcrest Spinal Centre
2016 – PresentRole: Managing Director
Providing leadership for chiropractic clinic and spinal wellness healthcare services.
Zephyr Pure Air Ventilation Limited
2012 – PresentRole: CEO
Specializing in advanced domestic positive pressure and commercial mechanical ventilation systems.
Medical Science Secretariat Limited
March 2025 – PresentRole: Board of Directors
Serving on the governing board of directors.
New Zealand Business Connect
2024 – PresentRole: Chairman Advisory Board
Mission to grow powerful connections for people seeking business breakthroughs in New Zealand.
Smartech Solutions
2008 – 2016Role: CEO
Specializing in home theatre systems, home automation, multi-room AV, high-end HIFI, media centres, and data networking.
Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. (IRHACE)
2010 – 2012Role: Chairman (Waikato Branch)
Providing leadership and strategic direction for the organization and presiding over board meetings.
Community Leadership & Service
- Justice of the Peace (appointed July 2019)
- Chairman – Sports Committee, NZ Sikh Society Hamilton (2003 – 2010)
- Chairman & Co-Founder – I AM HE(R) Charitable Trust (2015 – current)
- Chairman – New Zealand Central Indian Association Youth Committee (2019 – 2020)
- Member – Multicultural Advisory Board for NZ Police in Waikato & Selection Committee for Ethnic Liaison Officer NZ Police (2015 – current)
- Chairman – Country Section Business Committee (2010 – 2017)
- Chairman & Founding Member – Waikato Punjabi Cultural Club (2010 – 2016)
- Chairman – Parafed Waikato Shooting Club (2010 – 2012)
- Chairman – South East Kirikiriroa Community Association (2016 – 2019)
- Chairperson – Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (IRHACE) (2010 – 2013)
- Founder – Ethnic Business Network (2016 – current)
- President – Indian Cultural Society Waikato Inc (2019 – current)
- Vice President & Official Roles – Indian Cultural Society Waikato Inc (2005 – 2019)
- Committee Member – The Waikato Indian Association (2018 – Current)
- Assistant Secretary – New Zealand Central Indian Association (2020 – current)
- General Secretary – Country Section New Zealand Indian Association (2005 – 2017)
- Board Member – Parafed Waikato (2010 – 2015)
- Committee Member – Child Cancer Foundation (2012 – current)
- Entrepreneurship Coach (2010 – current)
- Hamilton City Council Representative – Ethnic community forums (ongoing)
- Guldusta Hindi Magazine – Marketing and distribution (2015 – 2018)
- ANZAC History & TOTI Trust Supporter – Sponsored Indian flag flying with ANZAC cluster & Turkey's landmark Sapper Moore-Jones commemorative statue in Hamilton CBD (2015–2016)
Education & Qualifications
NZCE Mechanical Engineer HVAC&R
Level 7, MIRHACE
NZQA – 1999Trade Certificate Electrical Engineering
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
1998Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Spec. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Government Polytechnic Amritsar – 1994-1997Registered Assessor
Competenz Industry Training
2009Technical Licenses & Certifications
- Govt. of India, Dept. of Youth Affairs & Sports, Certificate of Participation in National Integration Camp, Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu (1996)
- Tulec Computer Education (Tata Infotech) Amritsar, India, Course on WINGS (1998)
- Producer Statement Author PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4 (0245)
- Independent Qualified Person (IQP) since 2007 (110/2007/5145)
- Refrigeration Licence NZ Test Certificate Approved Filler (TST100232)
- Refrigeration Licence NZ Test Certificate Approved Handler (100059)
- Site Safe Passport (Membership No: 704932)
- Mitsubishi Technical Training Course Certificate in R-410 and Fault Finding (2007)
- Mitsubishi Technical Training Course Certificate in Heat Pump application and installation (2007)
- Mitsubishi Technical Training Course Certificate in R-32 Refrigerant and installation (Approval No: 5114412, 2018)
- NZQA Registered Assessor for apprentice assessments (Approval No: CZ5433, Competenz 2009)
- Member of Institute of Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning Engineering (IRHACE: 540) since 2000
- Member of Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Companies Association (Membership No: 1240) since 2003
- IQP Forum 2010 - Hamilton by Building Networks, Certificate of Attendance (2010)
- Fire Protection Association NZ, "Understand your 12A Responsibilities" Seminar (2009)
- Pistol New Zealand, Club Range Officer Certificate (2010)
- Leadership Management Australia (LMA), Certificate of Recognition in "The Performance Edge" (2009)
Professional & Community References
Trade References
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Sameer Handa MNZM
CEO Glowbal NZ
021 728 866 -
Stuart Meehan
Ecommerce Manager, Beijer Ref
027 295 7875 -
Paul Shaw
HVAC Product Manager, Smooth-Air Products
027 886 4515
Community References
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Paula Southgate
Mayor of Hamilton
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Ryan Hamilton
MP, Hamilton East
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Hon Tama Potaka
Minister & MP, Hamilton West
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Mukesh Ghiya
HOC, High Commission of India to NZ
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Narendra Bhana
President, NZICA