For nearly 100 years, Stevenson has played a major role in developing New Zealand’s roading and infrastructure. We are a major player in the country’s construction industry, supplying aggregates and a very wide range of concrete-based building products. We have strong roots in land-based businesses including mining and quarry management, agriculture and property. We are a trusted provider of engineering and related services among the industries we work in.

Cobus (Louis) Botha
Laboratory Technician, Stevenson Laboratory

Cobus joined Stevenson in 2005 after emigrating from South Africa. He is a second year student studying for a diploma in engineering (civil) at Unitec. Cobus is currently registered with the Stevenson Education Assistance Programme, under which he will return service in exchange for both financial and academic support. He has been in charge of sampling and testing of aggregates and soils for several recent major infrastructure projects including testing for the State Highway 2 Mangatawhiri Deviation, a Multiplex HEB joint venture, and testing for Fulton Hogan/Enviro Waste Services at the Hampden Downs Landfill. ‘My work challenges me both academically and physically on a daily basis and provides me with a solid foundation for my engineering career.’ Cobus combines his work at Stevenson with part-time study and playing premier grade rugby.