Kotahi Engineering Studio

21/12/2025

Thanks for your support this year. We wish you, your team, and families a happy holiday, see you in 2026!

26/11/2025

We're pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Bednarek to Associate Principal.

In his five-year tenure at Kotahi, Nick has developed a great reputation as a trusted advisor to his clients, an outstanding team member, and has demonstrated strong and dynamic leadership skills. His commitment to excellence and embodiment of our values has been instrumental in the growth and development of the team and organisation.

“This promotion is in recognition of Nick’s contributions to date and importantly identifies him as a key figure in the future of the organisation” says CEO Nadine Kirk.

Please join us in congratulating Nick on this well-deserved appointment.

30/10/2025

Introducing Ben Larson, cementing his Otago roots, Ben is based in our brand new Queenstown office. One of our Senior Structural Engineers, Ben brings extensive experience contributing to major projects during the Christchurch Rebuild such as Christchurch Outpatients, the Justice and Emergency Precinct, and Cathedral College. Get in touch for a tour of the new office, and a chat about your project.

22/10/2025

We’re really proud to have helped deliver new swings and seesaws in Stage One of Cholmondeley’s playground redevelopment. Well done to Joel Strijbis and the Kotahi team who partnered with amazing supporters to deliver this in time for the school holidays!

23/06/2025

Always exciting to see growth and development within your teams. Much deserved!
Thank you to each of you for your hard work and commitment.

23/06/2025

We've been celebrating International Women in Engineering Day in the Lyttelton office today, sharing a delicious cake brought in by our amazing Structural Engineer, .trow
Thanks to Lily for the Monday morning sugar hit, and all the women in the industry paving the way for future generations.

19/03/2025

Are you passionate about a career in Structural Engineering? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

2025 Internship and Graduate roles open now based out of our Hawkes Bay and Canterbury offices.

Apply today!

10/11/2024

We have long been sponsors of this incredible charity Cholmondeley who offer respite and/or emergency care for local Christchurch kids, in the stunning setting of Governors Bay.

Grab some tickets today to support and be in to win some amazing prizes 💫

With Christmas just around the corner we thought it would be the most wonderful time of the year to run our biggest raffle yet, thanks to our generous sponsor ILAM Toyota!

First prize will have you driving away in a 2022 Toyota Corolla GX 2.0L Petrol CVT Hatch valued at $27,000 just in time for Christmas.

Second prize will also make a great gift as it's one night for two in a Canterbury Pure Pod, cruising in a brand new vehicle supplied by ILAM Toyota. Valued at $900.

Email [email protected] to find out more and get in the draw.

06/11/2024

Another great event at the 6 Hour Blast at McLeans Island, Christchurch on the weekend.

6 hours of relaying the 11km track! 🚵‍♂️

We pulled together two teams for our annual participation, with Kotahi Team 1 placing 5th overall (not bad team!) and Kotahi Team 2 placing a solid 24th (not last!) 🏆

30/10/2024

We're on the lookout for a Senior Structural Engineer/Manager to join our team in Lyttelton, Christchurch. 🌟

The role is a dynamic one, as you will have the opportunity to utilise your high level technical skills along with the potential to lead and develop a team of talented Structural Engineers.

If you are interested in finding out more, don't hesitate to reach out to us by emailing [email protected] or apply at https://www.kotahistudio.co.nz/join-us