Meet
Our Team
Pictured: Plateau Orchard, Origin Capital Fund 1
Dominic Jones Managing Director
As Managing Director of Greener Pastures New Zealand and its parent company, Origin Capital Partners, which he founded in 2020, Dom brings a deep understanding of New Zealand's business landscape and a passion for its success. Raised in rural New Zealand with family ties to the kiwifruit and dairy industries. Dom’s connection to the land is complemented by a career in the financial sector. Dom studied at Otago University (LLB, BCom) and prior to establishing Origin Capital Partners in 2020 worked in the banking sector in both New Zealand and London.
As a proud New Zealander, Dom is deeply passionate about the continued success of New Zealand and its vital agricultural sectors. This passion has been a driving force behind the establishment of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand, reflecting his commitment to contributing to the country's prosperity.
Dom and his wife Jess live in Mount Maunganui, a small beach town not far from where Dom grew up. Dom and Jess have two sons, Jack and Louis, and a dog called Olive.
Mischa Mannix-Opie Director of Client Experience
Mischa's career has been dedicated to connecting the world with New Zealand, having held senior leadership positions with Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. After living in the USA and Singapore, Mischa returned home to New Zealand, driven by a desire to provide her children with the same enriching Kiwi upbringing she experienced.
Although a born and bred South Islander, Mischa and her husband Dixon and two daughters Lucia and Francesca now live in Greytown in the Wairarapa region. Having been awarded New Zealand’s most beautiful town, Mischa and her family enjoy the lifestyle of the small and connected Greytown community with the capital city, Wellington, just over an hour away. Her most favourite of things is to spend time with her family in the neighbouring Martinborough wine region, savouring some of New Zealand’s finest Pinot Noir, whilst watching her children play in the vines.
Sam Wood Chief Financial Officer
Sam, a lifelong friend of Dom's, is Chief Financial Officer of both Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand. With over 12 years’ experience in funds management and institutional/corporate banking, Sam leads the finance, operations and compliance functions across the group.
Eager to return to his hometown of Mount Maunganui, Sam became the firm’s first employee in 2021. Since then, he has helped launch and scale multiple funds, including investment vehicles aligned with the Active Investor Plus visa programme with exposure to both kiwifruit and diversified private markets. Sam also oversees portfolio deployment for the group’s fund-of-funds strategy, managing capital allocation across a select group of New Zealand-based private market managers.
Sam holds degrees in Law and Finance from the University of Otago. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sophie and their two young children Oscar and Arabella, exploring the Central Otago region — whether it's hitting the slopes in winter or enjoying the lake in summer.
Email: sam@greenerpastures.nz
Phone: +64 27 460 8990
Neil Tibbles Immigration Advisor
Neil brings significant experience across New Zealand’s immigration landscape, including seven years with Immigration New Zealand in roles spanning operations, policy, and national engagement. As a Licensed Immigration Adviser, he brings both deep technical expertise and genuine empathy to his work — offering
thoughtful, practical guidance to families and investors building their lives in New Zealand.
Originally from the United States, Neil made New Zealand his home in 2017 and understands first-hand both the excitement and complexity of making that transition. His personal experience underpins his professional commitment to helping others experience the same sense of belonging and opportunity that drew him here, while making the process clear, efficient, and rewarding for every client.
Based on the Kāpiti Coast near Wellington, Neil enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with his wife, two children, and their dog Leela. When not supporting clients, he’s likely to be swimming in the Ōtaki River, exploring the Tararua Ranges, or building pinhole cameras that capture monthslong exposures of the changing local landscape.
Email: Neil@greenerpastures.co.nz
Phone: +64 27 336 9534
Danielle Coughlan Financial Controller
Danielle (Dani) Coughlan is more than just the Financial Controller at Origin Capital Partners and Greener Pastures New Zealand; she's the heart of the team, always ready to lend a hand or offer a friendly word. Dani's journey began in Tauranga, where she earned her Bachelor in Management Studies.
After launching her career with Deloitte in Auckland, she returned to her roots, spending five years at Downer before transitioning to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council as a Management Accountant. In 2018, she joined Quayside Holdings Limited as a Financial Accountant, and in 2022, she brought her expertise to Origin Capital Partners.
Outside the office, Dani and her partner Blair are busy raising their two daughters, Paige and Cora, while tackling a home renovation project in Mount Maunganui. Most weekends, you'll find Dani enjoying quality time with her family and their dog at the beach, cheering on her daughters at Nippers (junior surf lifesaving), or supporting their football games.