Stephen Middleton

Stephen Middleton is a Principal and leader in the design of complex health and science projects. With over 25 years’ experience, his portfolio includes major developments that are enhancing the performance and long-term resilience of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading health, science and medical research campuses. Stephen is known for his ability to navigate projects with a high degree of public interest, risk and complexity, bringing deep expertise in design leadership, and the delivery of complex projects on time and within budget. 

He is currently leading the design of the new Ministry for Primary Industries Biosecurity Facility in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and recently oversaw the successful completion of Tōtara Haumaru at North Shore Hospital. At Auckland City Hospital, Stephen is leading the Central Plant project — the most publicly significant base-isolated structure to be built in Auckland, providing critical life-saving infrastructure designed to a 100-year lifespan.

Stephen has worked alongside the University of Auckland for almost 20 years, supporting the development of the Faculty of Medical Health and Sciences at Grafton Campus since 2006, and led the University of Canterbury’s Rutherford Regional Science and Innovation Centre.