Our People
PEOPLE
Our mission is to create a legacy of important buildings for our community. Our vision is to make construction a better place and more enjoyable place to work.
We take pride in our strong governance and leadership, so we can support our greatest asset to grow and thrive - our people.
The focus of our strategy until 2030 is building great careers and exceptional buildings. Meet the team leading the way.
Nau mai, haere mai ki Leighs
Welcome to Leighs
At the helm of Leighs is an independent board of skilled leaders, thinkers, and passionate executive and senior leadership teams. We bring regional governance, experience, and sound direction to each project.
The Executive team are responsible for the business's leadership, growth and performance. Leading with passion, they work together to determine the organisational decisions that affect the business as a whole.
The Leadership Team consists of National and Regional managers, alongside key operational roles. Together they deliver the strategy and vision of the organisation.
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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.
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.
Burnham Regional Supply Facility
Burnham
A 10,000m² logistics hub supporting critical defence supply, storage, and distribution functions. Due for completion in 2027.
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.
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.
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.