
Craig De Goldi is a respected real estate leader and Manager at Bayleys Bay of Islands, recognised for his calm, practical leadership style and strong focus on professionalism, compliance, and performance. With more than 20 years’ experience in sales, including close to a decade in construction sales, Craig brings structure, discipline, and commercial clarity to his role.
As a manager, Craig is focused on creating consistency and confidence for both clients and agents. He is known for guiding teams through complex transactions, shifting market conditions, and difficult conversations, while maintaining high standards of conduct and service. His leadership approach is direct, supportive, and grounded in doing the fundamentals well. Craig remains actively involved in the market and has built a reputation for successfully handling complex rural and lifestyle properties. This hands‑on experience ensures his leadership remains practical and relevant, allowing him to mentor agents with real‑world insight and sound methodology rather than theory.
Before real estate, Craig represented New Zealand as a professional rugby player, earning selection to the All Blacks Sevens team and achieving four World Series titles along with a Gold Medal at the Manchester Commonwealth Games. This background continues to shape his leadership through resilience, composure under pressure, and a strong team‑first mindset. Craig is a committed local and volunteers with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Outside of work, he enjoys running, mountain biking, working on the family farm, and spending time with his family exploring what Northland has to offer.