Miyamoto New Zealand

What Miyamoto New Zealand does

Miyamoto New Zealand Ltd is a privately held engineering consultancy established in 2012 by David Weir and headquartered in Wellington, with additional offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Paraparaumu. The firm delivers structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, seismic strengthening, forensic engineering, building surveying, and performance-based engineering services for commercial property developers, local and central government, telecommunications operators, aged-care and retirement operators, educational institutions (including the Ministry of Education), and international development clients. As the New Zealand affiliate of Miyamoto International — a global network spanning 30 locations with Dr. Kit Miyamoto sitting on the board and Sam Porter representing parent finance — the firm combines local execution with cross-border technical reach, including active North American (San Diego EOC, 2025) and Myanmar (World Bank-funded Yangon, 2019-2022) engagements accessed via the parent.

The technical proposition is anchored on Performance-Based Engineering (PBE), a methodology that moves beyond prescriptive New Zealand Building Code compliance to engineer tailored seismic outcomes using advanced analysis techniques. Differentiating capabilities include a proprietary ETABS-to-ABAQUS transfer code enabling SSI time-history analysis with foundation-rocking behaviour modelled without conservatively assuming piled foundations, non-linear pushover and Tier-3 NDP analyses under ASCE 41-23, BIM and 3D scanning workflows, and geophysical methods (MASW, GPR). Documented project outcomes include a 75% retrofit cost reduction at Wellington's 105 The Terrace (NZD 20M to NZD 5M) and NZD 2M in foundation savings at the Sanctum Apartments through avoided piling.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services delivered through project-based consulting engagements. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers. Customer mix spans enterprise (PrimeProperty Group, Metlifecare, 2degrees, Ignite Architects, QC Property Management, Wellesley Westminster Ltd), government and quasi-government (Carterton, Kapiti, Horowhenua, Hamilton district councils, Ministry of Education), and international development (Republic of Myanmar via the World Bank). Service lines were broadened in 2023 via wholly owned subsidiary Miyamoto Building Surveying 2023 Ltd (MBSL). Leadership comprises co-CEOs David Weir and Nick Regos, with technical direction from Dr. Amir Moshref (PhD, Structural Earthquake Engineering) and Charles McDermott. The firm holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, Tōtika prequalification, and SESOC and ACE New Zealand memberships.

Name

Miyamoto New Zealand

Legal name

Miyamoto New Zealand Ltd

Website

https://miyamoto.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Miyamoto New Zealand is a privately held structural, geotechnical, and seismic engineering consultancy founded in 2012 and headquartered in Wellington, serving property developers, government councils, telecommunications operators, aged-care providers, and educational institutions across New Zealand as part of the Miyamoto International global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paraparaumu

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consultancy Services: Professional engineering and construction consultancy services delivered as project-based engagements. Services include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, seismic assessment, building surveying, and performance-based engineering. Revenue generated through fee-for-service consulting engagements with government, commercial, and private clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Miyamoto New Zealand is a purpose-driven engineering and construction consultancy delivering structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, seismic assessment and strengthening, building surveying, forensic engineering, and performance-based engineering services. The firm serves commercial, government, and infrastructure clients across New Zealand from offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Paraparaumu.

Product overview

Miyamoto New Zealand operates as a purpose-driven engineering and construction consultancy offering a portfolio of integrated professional services. The core offering centers on Structural Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering, supplemented by specialized services including Performance-Based Engineering (PBE), Building Surveying, Forensic Engineering, Disaster Response, and Lattice Steel Towers/Tubular Steel Poles services. The company also provides technology-enabled services such as BIM & 3D Scanning, Testing, and Modelling. These services are delivered across multiple market sectors including Property, Seismic Strengthening, Telecom & Transmission, International Development, Disaster Response, Education, Aged Care, Infrastructure, and Building Surveying. The service architecture is modular, allowing clients to engage individual services or comprehensive integrated solutions tailored to project requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Performance-Based Engineering (PBE) Advanced seismic engineering methodology that goes beyond prescriptive building codes, using finite element modelling, experimental testing, and performance-based assessment to optimize structural performance while minimizing costs for building projects.
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Building Surveying
• Forensic Engineering
• Lattice Steel Towers and Tubular Steel Poles
• Disaster Response

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% cost savings on 105 The Terrace project: reduced retrofit costs from 20 million to 5 million NZD
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miyamoto InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and global network partner with 30 worldwide locations. Provides access to global best practices, technical knowledge, and international project collaboration. Dr. Kit Miyamoto serves as Principal of Miyamoto International.
• Sillman ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnership for San Diego Emergency Operations Centre project. Collaboration on Tier 3 Seismic Evaluation following ASCE 41-23 Tier 3 process.
• Ignite ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on multiple projects including 24 London Street Lyttelton and 333 Bealey Ave Christchurch. Provides architectural design while Miyamoto provides structural and geotechnical engineering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP in New Zealand: Global professional services firm with a sizable NZ structural and geotechnical team. Competes on property, infrastructure, and government engagements, often as a multidisciplinary alternative to specialised firms like Miyamoto NZ.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with deep structural and seismic expertise and a presence in New Zealand. Overlaps with Miyamoto NZ on complex seismic assessment, retrofitting, and high-performance building design projects.
• Aurecon: Global engineering and infrastructure advisory with a substantial New Zealand presence. Competes for large structural, seismic, and infrastructure mandates where its broader service portfolio gives it an incumbency advantage over specialist firms like Miyamoto NZ.
• AECOM New Zealand: Global infrastructure consulting firm with NZ offices delivering structural, geotechnical, and project management services. Overlaps with Miyamoto NZ on government infrastructure, transport, and large property programmes.
• Beca Group: One of the largest Asia-Pacific engineering consultancies with significant NZ structural, geotechnical, and infrastructure practices. Competes with Miyamoto NZ on multidisciplinary building, infrastructure, and government projects across NZ and Australia.

Direct peers

• Dunning Thornton: NZ structural and seismic engineering consultancy with a strong Wellington presence. Directly comparable to Miyamoto NZ on building seismic strengthening, performance-based design, and architecturally complex structural briefs.
• Babbage Consultants: New Zealand structural and architectural engineering consultancy with heritage and seismic retrofit specialisation. Comparable to Miyamoto NZ on heritage hotel, civic, and education seismic rehabilitation projects.
• Holmes Group: New Zealand structural engineering firm with strong seismic assessment and retrofitting capability. Directly comparable to Miyamoto NZ on heritage building seismic rehabilitation, performance-based design, and complex retrofit projects.
• Tonkin + Taylor: Large NZ-headquartered environmental and engineering consultancy with deep geotechnical and seismic expertise. Directly competes with Miyamoto NZ on geotechnical, foundation, and seismic assessment work for government and property clients across New Zealand.

Others

• Miyamoto International: Global structural and earthquake engineering parent organisation with 30 worldwide locations. Related rather than competing - provides shared methodology, R&D, and cross-border project opportunities that underpin Miyamoto NZ's differentiated capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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