Our Team
Buckley Systems is continually refined by the dedicated people who make precision and reliability a cornerstone of our strategic vision.
Janice Urlich Chairperson of the Board
Janice has been a director at Buckley Systems since 2007 and now chairs the board. As a practicing lawyer and having established her own law firm, Urlich Milne Lawyers, she brings a mix of legal and commercial skills to the business.
She regards it as a privilege to be part of Buckley Systems – always proud of its commitment to ingenuity and excellence, its people and its customers.
Bill Buckley Founder & Managing Director
Bill Buckley’s drive, determination and vision make Buckley Systems the market leader it is today. It’s a story of one-part engineering genius and one-part entrepreneurial spirit.
Luke Bunt Independent Director
With more than 45 years’ experience across manufacturing, retail, wholesale, financial services, and property, Luke Bunt brings a wealth of commercial and governance expertise. He has held directorships in New Zealand companies including Comvita Ltd, Prolife Foods Ltd, and Flooring Xtra Cooperative, and has held senior executive positions at The Warehouse Group and DB Group.
Luke has also worked with organisations of all sizes on acquisitions, restructuring, performance improvement, and dispute resolution. He values the opportunity to contribute to Buckley Systems, supporting its ongoing focus on excellence, innovation, and strong business performance.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Arron commenced his career as an engineering apprenticeship, later becoming Managing Director of a heavy structural engineering business for 18 years. Arron joined Buckley Systems in 2016 and assumed the CEO role in 2020. He has also held directorships of other manufacturing businesses throughout his career.
A seasoned finance executive with 40 years of international experience, Doug joined Buckley Systems in 2017 to drive strategic alignment between business operations and IT infrastructure and systems. He focuses on retaining the unique “Ingenious at Work” culture Buckley Systems is famous for. Doug has overseen the successful integration of a new ERP system along with developing the Finance and IT teams to support customer growth.
Chris Philpott, PhD Chief Technical Officer
Chris has been at Buckley Systems for over 20 years, and in that time he has designed, configured and tested thousands of magnets. Chris has a PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Auckland, and is responsible for the Physics and Design teams.
Richard has extensive commercial experience across North America, Asia, and Europe, with a strong focus on global trade and cross-border business. Before joining Buckley Systems in 2022, he spent 14 years with a leading Japanese steel trading company, where he managed import/export operations and international business development in Tokyo, Detroit, and Mexico. Richard looks after the commercial team, including Customer Accounts, Quotes, Purchasing, Inventory, and Marketing.
Dion started with Buckley Systems in 2017 and has 25 plus years' experience in HR roles across Oceania, Asia and North America. He looks after Human Resource, Health and Safety, and Compliance.
Tony started his career as a CNC Machinist at Buckley Systems in 2004 and worked his way up to Group Manager - Operations. Prior to being appointed COO in 2025, Tony was seconded to Buckley Systems International (BSI) in Rowley, MA where he led operations and customer liaison. Tony oversees Manufacturing, Planning and the team at Buckley Systems International.
Our Team
Physics & Mechanical Design Team
This team develop optimized, cost-effective technical solutions for our customers, drawing on extensive expertise in physics, mechanical design, and research and development.
Finance Team
The Finance Team ensures smooth operations by managing transaction processing, financial analysis and planning, investment oversight, risk management, regulatory compliance, reporting, and the efficient management and development of resources.
Commercial Team
Focused on delivering the strongest commercial outcomes, this team manages new inquiries, pricing and quotations, procurement, complex supply chains and inventory, customer orders and invoicing, outwards shipping, and marketing initiatives that create value for our clients and their customers.
People Team
Our culture drives success. This team develops programs to attract, retain, train, and engage staff, while also promoting Health and Safety to ensure a safe, supportive, and high-performing workplace. Together, they foster a skilled and motivated workforce ready to deliver on our brand promise – Ingenious At Work.
Operations Team
Transforming designs into finished solutions, this team oversees planning, machining, coil winding, fabrication, integration and testing to deliver high-quality products, while also providing dedicated project management for complex prototypes and one-off builds.
Support Teams
Our support teams, including Compliance, Information Technology (IT), and Information Systems (IS), and Maintenance, enable efficient operations by ensuring regulatory adherence, maintaining reliable infrastructure and equipment, and providing secure systems and resources that keep the business running smoothly.
Quality Team
Our Quality Team (QA & QC) supports our ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS by ensuring strong processes and consistent standards across all operations. QA drives process excellence and continuous improvement, while QC verifies that all products and services meet required specifications and customer expectations.
JOIN OUR TEAM
We're always looking for exceptional talent. We focus on finding the right fit for the role in terms of skill and aligning with our culture.