Architectural Graduate: Design, BIM & NZRAB Pathway

Grada Recruitment; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech tools access

Senior mentorship

Lifecycle exposure

Job summary

Grada Recruitment is partnered with a leading New Zealand retail property developer seeking a hands-on architect to gain NZRAB experience across concept to construction. You’ll work in a rotating studio, develop design packages and contribute at stage gates, with guidance from senior architects and regular reviews.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in architectural practice or client-side roles, with strong communication and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in an architectural practice or client-side environment.
• Actively building NZRAB experience areas, with genuine support to progress toward registration.
• Revit experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions early

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages with guidance, contributing to concept, developed design and consent documentation
• Take a small project stage end to end with light review as you progress
• Support consultant coordination and code compliance within your scope
• Work to regular direction, with your work reviewed at each stage gate
• Collaborate across departments and directly alongside the construction team
• Use BIM360, cloud-based tools, and emerging AI workflows as part of day‑to‑day delivery

Skills

NZRAB experience

Communication

Teamwork

Revit

Tools

BIM360

AI workflows

Job description

Grada Recruitment is partnered with a leading New Zealand retail property developer seeking a hands-on architect to gain NZRAB experience across concept to construction. You’ll work in a rotating studio, develop design packages and contribute at stage gates, with guidance from senior architects and regular reviews.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in architectural practice or client-side roles, with strong communication and a willingness to learn.