Intermediate - Senior Infrastructure Drafter

• Drafting
• Auckland
• Full Time

21/7/2026

• Intermediate - Senior level Infrastructure Drafter/Digital modelling role
• Be part of a company looking to become AEC leaders in digital engineering and
• Vibrant offices in Central Auckland

For more than six decades, across New Zealand and the world, Holmes has led the engineering industry in invention, creativity and quality. We’ve built our reputation on the strength of our technical brilliance, ability to innovate, and our unwavering commitment to delivering engineering excellence. Holmes is a robust and resilient business with a strong balance sheet and a stable, consistent team across the country. We have an exciting set of projects both in progress and in the offing over the longer term and as a result, are looking to grow our capability in the drafting and digital modelling space within our Infrastructure team working on bridge, tank and wharf projects.

The opportunity

• We’re looking for Structural Drafters/Digital Modellers to work on interesting and challenging infrastructure projects (bridges, tanks, wharves) throughout the country, based in Wellington.
• Lead and develop junior infrastructure drafters
• Influence design and make a strategic contribution.
• We are always pursuing new and better ways to deliver drafting and modelling outcomes, including exploring and applying new technology.
• Contribute to a variety of challenging and interesting high-profile infrastructure projects alongside some of the best in the business.

What we’re looking for

• You’ll be passionate about your craft with a genuine interest in bridge and civil structures and design, reflected in your broad structural drafting experience.
• Technical knowledge of structures and understanding of, engineering and construction design principles, including the NZ Building code.
• Revit skills, 3D Digital Modelling and experience with Family creation, Dynamo and SOFiSTiK would also be beneficial.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to work closely with skilled senior drafters and senior engineers to hone your modelling skills.
• An understanding of BIM systems, principles and workflows.
• A technical advancement mindset, ideally with experience in creating digital solutions that bridge the gap between traditional drafting and modern computational design.
• You’ll have relevant experience working on a broad range of projects and be comfortable managing your own workload alongside engineers to create the best solution.
• Passion for digital innovation and emerging technologies in the engineering industry.
• Proactive approach and commitment to producing high-quality work, along with being a stickler for detail.
• Proactive and self-driven with a continuous improvement focus.
• Team player – works well within a project team to deliver successful outcomes within project programme requirements.

Hard work's a big part of what's got us where we are today, but it's not the final word. At Holmes, we have a vibrant, fun culture. If sport is your thing, you can join our touch, indoor netball, or football teams. Bootcamps, ski and cycle trips are also on the menu if you want to get involved, and we’ve got a range of social functions throughout the year if they take your fancy. We’re a friendly, relaxed team that loves getting stuck into great projects, with plenty of fun and good times along the way.

Apply now. If you’d like more information, please email or call, Louise Hooper Smith (Talent Acquisition Manager, Holmes) – Sign in to view email, +64 27 388 3019