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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CAREERS?

Join The Team

Interested in working at Leighs?

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT CAREERS?

We place high importance on people and work hard to nurture our employees’ talents and thirst for education, giving everyone the chance to apply themselves, upskill, and succeed.

An integrity-driven company guided by key values, Leighs provides exciting career opportunities for passionate, motivated individuals.

Please note that Leighs do not send unsolicited job or interview offers by letter, email or social media. If you have received this type of contact, please delete it. Thank you.

Applications Now Open:
Summer Intern Programme 2025

Our Summer Intern Programme is your chance to work on major construction projects, gain hands-on skills, and learn from some of the best in the industry. It’s paid, practical, and a proven pathway to a future career at Leighs.

Build your future with Leighs – Start as an Intern. Grow as a Leader.
Apprentice and Future Leader Programme

Through our Apprentice and Future Leaders Programmes, we nurture team-oriented environments and support labour structures that connect trainees and those looking to improve their skills with talented, accomplished people to learn from. With highly-skilled professionals guiding and supporting them, our employees develop at a greater rate.

Summer Intern Programme

Our Summer Intern Programme is an opportunity for students studying in the construction field to work on major construction projects, gain hands-on skills, and learn from some of the best in the industry. It’s paid, practical, and a proven pathway to a future career at Leighs.

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The New Zealand Experience

While moving to a new country can be a daunting experience, New Zealand is a safe, enjoyable place to live and work, with a clean environment, great working conditions, employment contract regulations and plenty of opportunity. 

We have diverse employment opportunities, from carpentry and leading hands to site and project managers, quantity surveyors, estimators, engineers and health and safety experts.

We ensure our team members identify and hone their preferred skillset, and we provide the assistance they need to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. 

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Nutritech Manufacturing and Distribution Facility

Auckland

A new Nutritech manufacturing and distribution facility at Drury Crossing, creating a modern production and logistics hub to support animal nutrition manufacturing. Due for completion in 2027.

Burnham Regional Supply Facility

Burnham

A 10,000m² logistics hub supporting critical defence supply, storage, and distribution functions. Due for completion in 2027.

211 High Street, Christchurch

Christchurch

An innovative mass timber office building in Christchurch CBD, featuring a curved glass façade, open atrium, green wall, and energy-efficient design, due for completion in 2026.

New East Wing Building - Taranaki Base Hospital

Taranaki

Under construction for Taranaki Base Hospital, this six-storey 5-Green Star public hospital wing is due for completion in 2026.

Wai-Ora Medical School - University of Otago

Christchurch

Wai-Ora is a six-storey, sustainable building for the University of Otago. Targeting 5-Star Green Star, it features mixed-use facilities, complex services, and is due for completion in 2026.

Canterbury Museum

Christchurch

Leighs is redeveloping Canterbury Museum, preserving heritage while adding modern spaces, seismic upgrades, and new exhibition areas, creating a world-class museum connecting history with the future.

A Few Of Our Current Projects
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