Engineering Tomorrow, Today
VARA is a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy built for New Zealand’s dynamic future. Designed to meet the growing demand for efficient, high-quality engineering solutions, we blend experienced leadership with a flexible, technology-driven workforce.
As we launch our innovative model in its testing phase, we’re actively seeking small to medium projects to showcase our agile, scalable approach to civil engineering. Based in Auckland with a vision to serve both North and South Islands, VARA is committed to delivering sustainable, impactful infrastructure solutions with precision and trust.
Partner with us to build smarter, together. Contact us today.
Our Services
Civil Engineering Design Services including
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Three-water infrastructure (stormwater, wastewater, and water supply)
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Earthworks and erosion & sediment control
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Right-of-way design, including associated calculations
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Infrastructure reports
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Stormwater attenuation and management
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Flood assessments
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On-site stormwater soakage (testing and design)
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On-site wastewater design
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Schedule of Quantities, Engineers Estimate
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Construction Observation
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Contract Management
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More services coming soon....
VARA Portal. Coming soon...
Frustrated by chasing civil engineers for project updates or struggling to track progress during the design phase? VARA is revolutionizing the client experience with our upcoming VARA Portal, launching in early 2026. Designed for clients and co-consultants, this platform will allow you to:
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Track Project Progress: Monitor your project’s status in real-time, from design to delivery.
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Access All Files: View the latest revisions, updates, and project documents in one secure, user-friendly hub.
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Stay Informed: Receive notifications about recent activities, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
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The VARA Portal reflects our commitment to leveraging technology to enhance client satisfaction and streamline collaboration. By choosing VARA, you’ll gain access to this innovative tool, making project management easier, faster, and more transparent.
Why choose us
New Zealand is currently experiencing a significant engineering talent shortage, leading to longer lead times, higher project costs, and occasional design errors. See Engineering NZ’s recent statement here. And this issue is only getting worse day by day.
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At VARA we are working to address this challenge by creating more opportunities for young graduates and current engineering students. Instead of the traditional consultancy model, we group trainees at similar skill levels, provide focused mentorship, and develop them into future leaders. We expect this approach to yield measurable benefits in the years ahead.
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By supporting us you are not just hiring a consultancy - you are helping many young minds to achieve their dreams and secure their future while getting New Zealand out of engineering shortage.
About us
As we launch VARA, we’re in our testing phase, refining our innovative, flexible model through carefully selected small to medium projects. We’re eager to partner with clients across New Zealand to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure - contact us to discuss your next project.
