Architect

Architectus seeks to engage a talented Architect to join our team in our  Ōtautahi Christchurch studio.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised professional with strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and a passion for design to join a reputable design led practice with a proven ability to make great architecture and great places.

The opportunity

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of award-winning residential, commercial, education and public projects within a collaborative, design-led studio that values creativity, technical excellence, and innovation.

You will play a key role in the design and delivery of projects. Working closely with our principals and project teams, you'll contribute to design leadership, client relationships, project coordination, and technical delivery while supporting the continued success of the practice.

Your Skills and Experience

Creative, innovative and rigorous design thinking

Excellent verbal, written and graphical communication skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Innovative and thoughtful design solutions that respond to client and project aspirations.

Technical understanding of commercial construction systems and experience coordinating consultants.

Post registration experience on large scale education, public, health or commercial projects preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Revit

What we offer

Our studio is recognised for creating innovative, thoughtful architecture that has received industry awards for design excellence. We believe great projects come from collaborative thinking, curiosity, and attention to detail.

We offer

The opportunity to work on award-winning, design-led projects across a range of sectors.

A stimulating design led environment.

A friendly and supportive working environment

A great centrally located studio

Flexible start & finish times and hybrid working

Professional Development- inhouse CPD learning events, paid professional memberships and career conversations annually.

Studio culture: regular Friday social events, sports teams and trips outside the studio

* Health & Wellbeing - free flu vaccinations & EAP services

About Us

Architectus is an architecture and urbanism practice designing places and spaces tuned to their communities, context, and culture. Advocates for integrated design, we apply a rigorous and tailored approach to create environments that are inspiring and enduring.

For 40 years, we have been realising innovative and bespoke projects around Aotearoa New Zealand, shaping precincts and campuses with people and sustainability at their heart.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and provide an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and can realise their potential and succeed.

If you are an experienced architect looking to take the next step in your career with a practice committed to design excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Please forward your CV & portfolio and a brief cover letter to [email protected]

All applications are treated in strictest confidence.