Architect

Archway Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Christchurch office

CPD support

Paid professional memberships

Team events

Career progression

Job summary

Archway Recruitment in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Architect to join a respected studio delivering award-winning projects across education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors. You will design, coordinate documentation, and manage client and consultant relationships to uphold design excellence and technical delivery.

The role requires NZ-registered status or equivalent experience, strong Revit skills, and a collaborative approach within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Architect with current NZ validation.
• Experience delivering complex architecture projects across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project design from concept to completion.
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• Lead and coordinate project documentation and delivery.
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• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
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• Support project planning, programming, and team coordination.
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• Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout project lifecycles.
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• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

Skills

Registered Architect

Design capability

Communication

Sector experience

NZ construction knowledge

Coordination

Revit

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Architect status

Tools

Revit

Job description

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Archway Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

Our client is a highly respected architectural practice with an established reputation for delivering thoughtful, award-winning projects throughout New Zealand. Known for its design excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to creating meaningful places, the studio works across a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, commercial, residential, and civic projects.

With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and design quality, this practice offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that positively impact communities while working alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Architect to join this successful Christchurch studio.

Working within a collaborative project team, you will play a key role in the design development and delivery of complex projects across a variety of sectors. You'll work closely with senior leaders, project stakeholders, consultants, and clients to ensure projects are delivered to a high standard while maintaining design integrity and technical excellence.

This position suits a motivated professional who enjoys balancing creative design thinking with technical delivery and project coordination responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to project design from concept through to completion
• Leading and coordinating project documentation and delivery
• Managing relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities
• Supporting project planning, programming, and team coordination
• Providing technical expertise and guidance throughout project lifecycles
• Collaborating with internal teams to achieve outstanding project outcomes

Role Requirements

To be successful in this position you will hold:

• Registered Architect status or equivalent professional experience
• Strong design capability with a passion for high-quality architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working across commercial, education, health, public, or institutional projects
• Sound knowledge of New Zealand construction methodologies and building regulations
• Strong consultant coordination and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Revit
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

What's in it for You?

• The opportunity to work on award-winning projects with genuine design impact
• Exposure to a diverse range of complex and meaningful projects
• Supportive and collaborative studio environment
• Modern, centrally located Christchurch office
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Paid professional memberships and CPD support
• Strong social culture with regular team events and activities
• Long-term career opportunities within an established and respected practice

Sound interesting?