Tara has spent many years developing her career specialising in customer service and business management. Achieving a Diploma in Business Studies endorsed in Public Relations from Massey University helped her begin a career in Real Estate in 2005 as a Licenced Rural Personal Assistant. 

Tara upskilled under the new Real Estate Agents Act 2008 when she achieved a National Certificate Real Estate Salesperson Level 4 in 2012. Along with her husband Graham they purchased First National Gore in 2012 and the business has gone from strength to strength. In June 2014 she achieved a National Certificate Real Estate Branch Manager Level 5 and is continuing her study towards Principal Officer. As well as selling and raising their 5 daughters she has a busy exciting life, filled with the rewards of satisfied clients.