Structural Technician - Residential Draughting Team

Role overview

Kirk Roberts Consulting is hiring a Structural Technician to support its Christchurch residential team. The position calls for roughly two or more years of experience and is suited to someone who enjoys Revit-based modelling, precise technical documentation, and working in a delivery-driven environment.

What you will do

You will contribute to structural documentation for residential work, covering standard house builds, custom architect-designed homes, and alterations. The role focuses on producing clear, accurate documentation that supports both building consent and construction stages.

Key duties

• Create accurate Revit models and structural drawings.
• Help produce residential structural documentation from start to finish.
• Assist with quality assurance checks on design outputs.
• Prepare and revise drawings for building consent and construction.
• Work with engineers and internal design teams to keep information aligned and correct.
• Support workflow management and the coordination of project delivery.

What the employer offers

The role comes with a supportive, collaborative team culture, competitive pay, and opportunities to build your skills through professional development and career growth.

About the company

Specifi™, developed by Kirk Roberts Consulting, is an online structural engineering platform built to help users create residential engineering solutions for a variety of structural elements and foundation requirements. It offers a broad documentation suite and tools to generate engineering solutions quickly so projects can keep moving.

Kirk Roberts Consulting is a multi-discipline consultancy serving clients throughout New Zealand with services spanning structural, geotechnical, fire, civil, and environmental engineering, along with architecture and engineering software. The business operates from Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Queenstown.

The company describes its culture as innovative and improvement-focused, with a history of challenging conventional approaches to deliver better engineering, project management, and software solutions.

Application requirements

Applicants should provide a current CV and cover letter, and may include any other supporting documents they feel strengthen their application. Only candidates who are based in New Zealand and eligible for permanent employment there will be considered. Acceptable eligibility includes holding a New Zealand passport, residency, or a valid work visa.

Additional information

The position is based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand and is a full-time, onsite role.