Meet the Team

Our people are integral to our remarkable history of innovation and built excellence. Over the decades we have nurtured some of Gisborne’s finest construction and joinery talent.

Today, DStevens is a multidisciplinary company offering construction, joinery and interior design services.

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  • Managing Director

    Before being named Managing Director in 1998, Peter was DStevens' General Manager. With over 45 years of experience in the New Zealand building industry Peter is responsible for the company’s operations, including end-to-end management of DStevens’ construction projects in Gisborne and the wider Tairāwhiti region.

    Peter also leads our Construction team.

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  • Aluminium Joinery Lead

    Dylan is responsible for the management of our Aluminium workshop team. Since joining DStevens in 2018, he has gained a wide range of experience in fabricating aluminium windows and doors and Louvretec opening roofs for commercial, residential and education buildings. Dylan strives to manufacture high-quality aluminium products that balance performance with aesthetics.

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  • Interior Designer

    Fiona joined DStevens in 2013 and works across the company to create thoughtfully designed interior spaces that enhance a sense of belonging and reflect our clients' aspirations. She has a strong knowledge of fabrics, textiles and colour from an extensive freelance career in fashion and interior design.

  • Glenn Stichbury is a Senior Joiner at DStevens. With over 35 years of experience as a qualified joiner, Glenn brings a wealth of technical knowledge to our workshop team. Over the course of those years, Glenn has been involved in crafting beautiful bespoke timber joinery for a significant number of projects. Glenn’s attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work has been invaluable.

Working at DStevens

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CAREERS

Come to DStevens, where each individual gathers together as a team to deliver exceptional buildings, spaces and places. Here, you’ll do more than just join something – you’ll add something.

We’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Introduce yourself, and we’ll get in touch if there’s a role that seems like a good match.

careers@dstevens.co.nz

Apprenticeships

Our commitment to the industry has seen us maintain and develop our apprenticeship programme to train the next generation.

Once on board, apprentices spend four years with us learning the tools of the trade first-hand in a supportive learning environment.

Skills learned cover the full range of construction activity, from on-site carpentry to detailed joinery work in our timber and aluminium joinery workshops.

At the end of their apprenticeship, DStevens apprentices have a thorough grounding in the trade, setting a strong foundation for a great future.

building together

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Three people load a truck with new aluminium windows and doors..
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