Hayden Mai
Head of Training & Development / Senior Property Manager
Hamilton
Hayden Mai
About Hayden
Born and raised in China, Hayden moved to New Zealand in 2002 and is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. His ability to communicate across languages has been a valuable asset throughout his career.
After graduating from the Waikato Institute of Technology in 2007 with a Bachelor of IT, Hayden joined Waikato Real Estate. Initially focused on IT, he soon discovered his passion for property management and made the switch in 2008—a decision he’s never regretted.
Now one of Waikato Real Estate’s most experienced property managers, Hayden has earned a loyal client base thanks to his unwavering commitment to providing top-tier service. Over the past 16 years, he has developed an in-depth understanding of the property management industry, and his clients frequently commend his expertise and attention to detail.
In 2021, Hayden’s exceptional skills were recognized when he was awarded Property Manager of the Year by the Leading Property Managers Association, a testament to his dedication and industry excellence.
In 2024, Hayden took on the role of Head of Training and Development, where he mentors new team members and supports the entire property management team at Waikato Real Estate.
My Awards
Leading Property Managers Association Property Manager of the Year - 2021
My Google Reviews
Hassle-free renting
Thank you so much WRE for great property management, especially our property manager Hayden Mai! Highly recommend these guys if you are after hassle free renting! All our requests were fulfilled on time and love the easy-to-use app to log job requests!
Quick to act
We would like to thank our property manager, Hayden Mai, for being so professional yet approachable. He acts quickly and kept the line of communication open. If we would be coming back to Waikato, we would definitely ask for his assistance for a property again.
Any issues quickly solved
My property manager Hayden was very approachable. Any issues regarding the property was solved quickly. Highly recommended. Great team!