Lewis Build has a strong team culture and Ben hand-selects each team member for the quality and energy that they bring to our crew.
Ben Lewis
Managing Director
Ben Lewis is the owner and Director of Lewis Build and a Licensed Building Practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. As a young man, Ben was inspired to build by his great uncle, who was a Master Carpenter in the Auckland region.
As the business owner, Ben’s primary focus is on growing the business, nurturing relationships with clients, staying across industry trends and looking after his team of builders.
Ben is passionate about building luxury homes for his clients and making sure the quality of all our work is exceptional. He enjoys meeting new people and expanding his professional network.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys sports, fishing, adventures to the beach, motorsport racing and being a dad to son Hunter and daughter Darcie.
Francie Lewis
Marketing Director
As the wife of owner Ben Lewis, Francie plays a key role in shaping the brand and messaging of the company. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, she oversees all marketing and communications efforts, ensuring that Lewis Build’s vision and values are effectively communicated to clients and partners. Francie’s dedication to the family-owned business reflects her commitment to delivering excellence in every project.
In her day job, Francie brings a wealth of experience in marketing and communications, having worked across the professional sport, property, and finance sectors. Her expertise ranges from brand development and digital marketing to event management and operations. This diverse background equips her with the skills needed to drive successful marketing campaigns.
Charmaine Vorster
Office Administrator
Charmaine is an essential part of our team, ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly with her excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. As our administrator, she keeps everything on track, providing vital support to both staff and clients.
Outside of work, Charmaine enjoys spending time with her grandkids, the beach, and lifting heavy weights at the gym.
Sam Walia
Site Supervisor
Sam is one of the OG members of the Lewis Build team, joining as an apprentice back in 2015 and working his way up to a Site Supervisor. Sam’s special skills are keeping a project moving at a fast pace while also managing to ensure a high quality of workmanship from himself and his builders.
Sam is a qualified LBP and is highly respected by our whole Lewis Build team. Outside of work, Sam is a master on the charcoal BBQ, often cooking up spicy feeds for our team social events.
James Heather
Site Supervisor
James is a qualified builder with over 10 years of experience, including time as a foreman on high-end residential renovations in London. After completing his New Zealand Building Apprenticeship in 2020, he gained his NZQA Certificate in Construction Site Supervision in 2021. He prides himself on running safe, efficient sites and building strong relationships with clients and contractors.
Outside of work, James is usually out fishing on his boat, catching waves, repurposing timber into furniture, or getting stuck into a bit of landscaping when the sun’s out.
Paul Buchanan
Site Supervisor
Paul's career journey began in sheet metal industrial engineering, specialising in heavy steel and sheet metal work. He transitioned to a role as Commercial Manager for Caltex in New Zealand before making a switch to the field of medicine. Over the past decade, Paul has dedicated himself to the building industry, gaining over ten years of experience in construction.
Outside of work, he has a passion for craftsmanship and makes knives and collects axes, often refurbishing them after finding treasures on TradeMe. He enjoys tinkering in his garage with steel and likes spending quality time with his wife and daughter.
