— Personalised Family Administration based in the greater Auckland area —

Your family, cared for with confidence

Nearly 30 years of experience helping New Zealand families navigate the complexity of modern life — with discretion, warmth, and genuine care.

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Office Administation for families Auckland
Family Administration Auckland

30 years in practice management

Fully customised to each family

Confidential & personal service

Based in Franklin, Auckland, NZ

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Debra Houghton l The Family Office Admin Limited

About Me

Hi, I’m Debra Houghton, director of The Family Office Admin.

I started The Family Office Admin because I saw a real gap — families who needed proper, personalised administrative support but didn't fit the mould of the big high-net-worth family offices. So I built something different.

I thrive on variety and challenge, and I have a genuine passion for caring and sharing. When you work with me, you get someone who truly understands the complexity behind family finances, trusts, and the day-to-day — and who takes it all off your plate with a smile.

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I believe in living your best life every day — keep growing and you won't get old.

I believe in living your best life every day — keep growing and you won't get old.

Support tailored to your family's needs

Whether daily admin or big-picture strategy, The Family Office Admin works around you — not the other way around.

Ongoing admin support

Daily, weekly or monthly — whatever suits you.

  • General operations & task management

  • Processing & managing payments, with clear account authorities

  • Bookkeeping & accountant coordination

  • Property oversight

Collaborative & strategic support

Working with your wider professional team.

  • Liaison with accountants, lawyers & brokers

  • Compliance & legal obligations oversight

  • Clear, consistent reporting for families

  • Trusted professional connections

Personal & family administration

Support for every stage of family life.

  • Family trust administration

  • Caregiver liaison & form preparation

  • Personal interests admin support

  • Next-generation point of contact

Confidential personal service

Discretion, reliability and genuine care.

  • Fully customised to each client

  • Regular in-person meetings (as agreed)

  • Reporting on an agreed schedule

  • Succession & wealth transition support

How we work together

Contact me for a no obligation free meeting to discuss your requirements.

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Your role

  • Choose the level of support that suits you

  • Set the reporting schedule you're comfortable with

  • Stay in control of decisions

  • Meet face to face as agreed

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What I do

  • A confidential, fully personal service

  • Coordination with your professionals and family

  • Consistent reporting on your schedule

  • Support through every stage — growing or slowing

Testimonials

  • Peter Baker

    "Debra and the team at Gilligan Sheppard have been looking after my personal and business accounts for many years, with Debra as our main contact. Myself and my family think the world of her — she is so very efficient and helpful in every way. We truly appreciate Debra's support and expertise over the years. Thank you, Debra."

  • Emma Thorne

    "My family and I have had the pleasure of working with Debra over the past six years, and it has been an absolute delight. Debra is the perfect balance of professional and personable — she really took the time to understand our family's unique financial situation and provided exceptional guidance and advice. With Debra's help we are able to stress-free manage our monthly finances, family trusts and much more. Thank you for being so reliable, trustworthy and friendly. We appreciate all that you do for our family."

  • Livi Baker

    "As a new homeowner, coming into the market can be intimidating and overwhelming — Debra made it the complete opposite. She has been nothing but helpful, making the whole process a smooth and stress-free experience. Her expertise and attention to detail were invaluable in ensuring every financial aspect of the purchase was taken care of. I cannot thank her enough for her outstanding work and dedication. I highly recommend Debra to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and reliable family office administrator."

  • Chris Western, Lawyer

    "We have used the Family Office service for personal and trust oversight since 2018, and we thoroughly recommend it. Debra and her team check everything on our behalf, ensure payments are made on time and to the right place, and keep us involved where appropriate. Everything is then seamlessly fed into accounting and tax services, saving us a great deal of administration. The complexity and risk of error is simply taken out of our hands."

  • Amanda Baker

    "Debra Houghton has been looking after my accounts for the past two years and she is an exceptional family administrator. One of her greatest strengths is her responsiveness — whenever I have a question, Debra replies promptly with clear, concise information. Her expertise and guidance have been invaluable, and she always takes the time to explain complex financial matters in a way that makes sense. With Debra handling my accounts, I feel confident my finances are in good hands. She is knowledgeable, dependable, and always goes above and beyond for her clients."