About Jarden
The story of Jarden and how the firm was founded.
We are New Zealand's leading investment and advisory group and have been behind exceptional people and ideas for more than 60 years. Our story began when Ron Jarden started his business above a menswear shop in Wellington. An ex-All Black, Ron bought his commitment on the field to delivering the best possible outcomes for his clients. This remains a pillar of our work today.
Learn more about our history
1951
Ron Jarden was an average Kiwi who refused to be average. Ron wore the black jersey for the first time in 1951 and during a tour of Australia he was branded a genius when he scored 88 points over six matches. Ron retired at just 26 to start a business. That business was Jarden. 60 years later, Ron’s values still guide everything we do.
1961
In 1961, Ron Jarden opened his first office – in the fitting room of a menswear store. By age 31, he was the youngest member of the Wellington Stock Exchange and was building the company that would one day help develop New Zealand’s capital markets.
1966
Bryan Johnson joined Ron in 1966. With technical smarts and logical thinking, charisma and entrepreneurial spirit they helped to make the business become a significant player in the capital markets.
1977
Ron’s life was tragically cut short in 1977 when he passed away. Bryan Johnson and the other partners carried on Ron’s vision, continuing to lead the firm’s growth and performance and building the Jarden brand into something that has endured over time.
1980
Jarden had built a strong position with the leading corporates in New Zealand. From the sale of state-owned enterprises to the first Treaty settlements, Jarden played a major part in the big economic stories of the decade.
1990 - 2000s
Jarden had a crucial role in some of the major business deals of the 90s and 2000s, working with New Zealand’s growing companies. We also expanded our offerings to reflect those of a full service financial institution, covering investment banking, capital solutions and wealth.
From 2017
In the last ten years, our firm has continued to grow. We became joint owner of property finance provider Pearlfisher Capital, and also hold a majority stake in investment fund manager, Harbour Asset Management. In 2018, we acquired Direct Broking, helping thousands of Kiwis invest for themselves. We also purchased brokerage firm OMF. In 2020, we expanded into the Australian market and received carbonzero certification from Toitū Envirocare.
Today
We are the leading advisory group on both sides of the Tasman. Our services range from investment banking to capital solutions and wealth management. We look after companies, institutions, family trusts, entrepreneurs, iwi groups, farmers and individuals. And just like we’ve always done, Jarden connects people, insights and capital to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Behind exceptional people and ideas since 1961.
Our story began in 1961 when Ron Jarden had the idea to create New Zealand’s leading independent investment firm. For more than 60 years now, Ron’s vision has remained true to our company – delivering the best possible outcomes for our clients through strategy, expertise, networks and an unwavering commitment to realise the potential of the people and companies we partner with.
A leading advisory group on both sides of the Tasman, Jarden connects people, insights and capital to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our services range from investment banking to capital solutions and wealth management.
In New Zealand, we look after more than 50,000 Kiwis including family trusts, charitable trusts, companies and other entities, entrepreneurs, Iwi groups, farmers and individuals. In Australia, our team includes some of the best minds in the country’s investment banking sector, enriching our on-the-ground knowledge across regional and global markets.
We are proud of our talent and proven experience. Our in-depth market expertise across New Zealand and Australia provides our clients with access to world-class research, industry expertise, securities distribution, securities trading execution and debt and equity underwriting capabilities.
Regional Offices
Local knowledge, global reach.
Our regional offices are deeply embedded in our communities, helping make Jarden’s global perspective and expertise available across New Zealand. With offices throughout the country from Auckland to Queenstown, and across the Tasman in Sydney, you’ll find one of our advisers is always within reach.
Auckland
Phone
+64 9 302 5500
Address
Level 32, PwC Tower, 15 Customs Street West, Auckland 1010
Free Phone
0800 805 584
PO Box
PO Box 5333, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142
Cambridge
Phone
(07) 834 2714
Address
86 Alpha Street, Cambridge 3434
Tauranga
Address
Level 2, 41 The Strand, Tauranga 3141
Gisborne
Phone
+64 6 877 9074
Address
1 Peel St, Gisborne 4010
Hawke's Bay
Phone
+64 6 877 9074
Address
Level 1, The Village Exchange, 1 Havelock Road, Havelock North 4130
Free Phone
0800 562 543
PO Box
PO Box 28153, Havelock North 4157
Masterton
Address
186 Chapel Street, Kuripuni, Masterton 5810
Wellington
Phone
+64 4 474 4400
Address
Level 21, 171 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011
Free Phone
0800 800 968
PO Box
PO Box 3394, Wellington 6011
Nelson
Phone
+64 3 548 8319
Address
Level 1, 6 Akersten Street, Port Nelson 7010
Free Phone
0800 502 828
PO Box
PO Box 114, Nelson 7040
Christchurch
Phone
+64 3 336 5373
Address
Level 1, 148 Victoria Street Christchurch 8013
Free Phone
0800 123 053
PO Box
PO Box 25258, City East, Christchurch 8141
Timaru
Address
Level 1, 49 George Street, Timaru 7910
Queenstown
Phone
+64 3 441 8404
Address
Level 3, 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300
PO Box
PO Box 1565, Queenstown 9348
Dunedin
Phone
+64 3 477 1904
Address
Level 2, 123 Vogel Street, Dunedin 9016