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
Passionate and knowledgeable - best in his field
Hayden has been an exceptional advocate for our properties he's managed over the years. He is honest, fair, dependable and works with high level of integrity.
However, what I've been impressed with the most is that he is passionate about what he does and has excellent and up to date knowledge of the property rental market.
I have recommended his services to many of my friends and colleagues and will continue to do so because he's the best I've seen in this field.
Thank you for the peace of mind
Hayden has been an excellent property manager – professional, prompt, and always willing to help.
I feel confident knowing my property is in good hands. Thank you for the peace of mind, Hayden!
Seamless service for last 8 years
We have been clients of Waikato Real Estate, and specifically Hayden Mai as our property manager for approximately eight years.
We have found Hayden to be consistently professional, an excellent communicator and always acts with our best interest at heart.
His dedication and reliability have made managing our property a seamless experience and we truly value the partnership we've built over the years. Highly recommend.