About Us
Above Your Space is proudly owned and managed by Stockman Group Management, a locally owned and operated property company with decades of experience supporting small to medium-sized businesses across Canterbury.
Our focus is on providing flexible, boutique office spaces that combine the ease and independence of lock-up offices with the professional polish of A-grade amenities. Whether you’re a solo operator or a growing team, our portfolio is designed to evolve with your business, offering a range of workspace options across character buildings and contemporary developments.
Led by Shaun, the Above Your Space team are hands-on, responsive, and genuinely invested in the success of the businesses we host. We take pride in maintaining high standards across all of our spaces, with a strong focus on service, community, and consistency.
Shaun Stockman
Director
As the founder and Managing Director of The Stockman Group, Shaun provides strategic leadership and oversees all high-level aspects of the company, with a particular focus on property development and long-term growth.
Shaun remains deeply committed to community service and is actively involved with several NGOs supporting vulnerable individuals and children at risk. He also serves as Treasurer of the Central City Business Association (CCBA) and is a Director of The Christchurch Heritage Trust, reflecting his passion for both social impact and heritage preservation.
Based in Christchurch, Shaun lives in a character-filled 112-year-old apartment in the historic OGB Building. He enjoys spending time with his grown family of four adult children, eight grandchildren, and a newly welcomed great-granddaughter.
Rachel Rowling
Accounts & Finance Manager
Rachel joined us in July 2019 after achieving her Level 4 NZ Certificate in Business Administration & Technology. She has recently been appointed as our Company Accounts & Finance Manger and plays an integral role in overseeing and managing our business accounts.
Rachel grew up in Dobson on the West Coast and moved to Christchurch in 2018. She enjoys keeping fit, catching up with friends and playing social netball.
Rachel Stockman
Asset Manager
Rachel has had 16 years’ experience as an Asset Manager, and heads up the Property and Asset Management Team within the office including the financial management of the company.
Born in Christchurch, Rachel lives at Halswell with her partner sharing five children between them.
Rachel enjoys being outdoors, cultivating her extensive garden, decorating her home and spending time with family and friends.
Chelsea Foote
Property Manager
As Property Manager, Chelsea is involved in many aspects of managing our property portfolio particularly with reference to commercial leasing, building compliance and overseeing our residential tenancies.
Chelsea’s background in hospitality makes her a great communicator which she utilises in her daily interactions with our contractors and tenants.
Chelsea enjoys nature walks and listening to music with friends. Whilst she was born in Australia, she and her husband have made a home together in Christchurch, they share one fur baby “Rosie” between them.
Molly Hines
Property Management Assistant
Molly joined the team in October 2021 as a Junior Property Management Assistant. Her previous roles in retail have provided her with key customer service experience which she utilises with great skill in her day-to-day dealings handling most of the security, maintenance and I.T services for our tenants.
Molly grew up in Amberley, and spends her free time catching up with friends, visiting her twin sister and going to festivals/gigs whenever she can. You will regularly see Molly out and about inspecting our properties and arranging maintenance.
Tyrell Stockman
Property & Finance Assistant
Tyrell joined the team in January 2022 as our Trainee Property Management Assistant. In his role, Tyrell assists the whole team across all aspects of the business, particularly with the day-to-day management and upkeep of our Above Your Space properties and administration support in the office. He is enthusiastic and hands-on with his training, and is motivated to experience everything property management has to offer as he moves forward with his career with the Stockman Group.
He is a Christchurch local and enjoys playing basketball, going to the gym and spending time with Family, Friends and going on adventures with his Girlfriend. He is particularly fond of and can be easily bribed with a hot chocolate!
Diesel
Our resident English Bulldog
A champion napper and part time receptionist, Diesel loves greeting visitors – especially those with freshly moisturised legs. Most days, you’ll find him snoozing in the sun or keeping morale high with his signature charm.
About Stockman Group
Stockman Group was built and established by Shaun with an independent board now in place to assist with governance. The Group serves some 150 – 200 commercial tenants.
Visit the Stockman Group website for information on other properties.
