Senior Architect

Archway Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment represents a well-established architectural practice in Christchurch, delivering thoughtful, technically robust architecture across New Zealand. The Christchurch studio seeks a senior architect to lead complex projects while remaining actively involved in design and delivery.

You will guide projects through all phases, collaborating with clients, consultants and contracting teams, and you will mentor junior staff while contributing to studio growth with ownership and

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects from concept to completion.
• Advanced Revit proficiency.
• Strong technical design, detailing and documentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal team members.
• Maintain hands-on involvement with technical delivery and coordination.
• Mentor junior team members and support studio development.
• Contribute to the growth and leadership of the Christchurch studio.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Technical detailing

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Coordination

Documentation

Communication

Education

Architectural degree

Tools

Revit

Job description

Our client is a well-established and growing architectural practice with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, technically robust architecture across NZ.

Their Christchurch studio is experiencing continued growth and has a diverse pipeline of work spanning commercial, civic, education, healthcare, residential, and mixed-use developments. The practice is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality design outcomes, and commitment to professional development.

This is an opportunity to join a team where your expertise will be valued, your contribution will make a genuine impact, and your career can continue to grow alongside the business. Our client is a well-established and growing architectural practice with a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, technically robust architecture across New Zealand.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of complex architectural projects while remaining closely connected to the day-to-day work of producing great architecture.

You will lead projects through all phases, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members to achieve successful project outcomes. While project leadership is a key part of the role, we are looking for someone who enjoys remaining hands-on with technical delivery, problem-solving, coordination, and documentation.

As a senior member of the Christchurch team, you will also play an important role in mentoring colleagues, supporting studio development, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

This role offers genuine autonomy, ownership, and the opportunity to influence both projects and people.

Role Requirements

• An experienced Architect with with the capability to lead projects, clients, and teams from concept to completion
• Advanced Revit proficiency
• Strong technical design, detailing, and documentation capability
• Proven experience managing projects through all phases from concept design to completion
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead consultant teams and coordinate complex project delivery
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior team members
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to architecture and project delivery

Healthcare project experience would be highly regarded, however we are equally interested in professionals who have delivered large scale, complex projects across a variety of project types.

What's in it for You?

• Join a respected and growing architectural practice
• Work on diverse and technically challenging projects
• Become a key member of a collaborative Christchurch studio
• Enjoy genuine autonomy and ownership of your work
• Opportunity to influence project outcomes and studio growth
• Long-term career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Supportive and professional team environment