Architectural Designer

Your new opportunity

Are you an experienced Architectural Designer ready to take the lead on diverse and meaningful projects? We’re looking for an intermediate Architectural Designer to join our Design team in Christchurch or Auckland. This is a great opportunity for someone who has developed strong architectural and technical foundations and is ready to take greater responsibility for delivering projects, working with clients and coordinating with project teams.

The role works closely with our Christchurch and Auckland based design teams and provides architectural design consultancy services across a variety of projects. You’ll have support from senior team members while taking ownership of delivering quality work to agreed standards, timeframes and budgets.

This position would suit someone who enjoys solving remediation design challenges and other technical problems, communicates confidently with clients and consultants, and can manage their own work while recognising when senior input is needed.

You’ll contribute to the delivery of projects by

• Developing architectural concepts, drawings, models and presentation materials.
• Preparing accurate technical and consent documentation that meets project requirements and building regulations.
• Coordinating design updates and working with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Conducting site visits and helping resolve design and delivery issues.
• Supporting projects through to completion, with a focus on quality, timeframes and a positive client experience.
• You’ll continue to build your technical expertise, consulting skills and project delivery capability, with support from senior team members.
• What you will bring to the team

We’re looking for someone who is motivated and organised with

A relevant architecture‑related diploma or degree.

Ideally 3-5 years experience working in an architectural practice.

Experience preparing architectural designs and technical documentation in ArchiCAD with a sound understanding of the New Zealand Building Code and consent processes.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with clients, consultants and project teams.

Good judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities while delivering high-quality work.

Progress and commitment towards registration as an Architect or a Licensed Building Practitioner.

A full NZ driver license for site visits.

About us

We are a leading property and construction consultancy providing professional services to a wide variety of clients. Our services include building surveying, environmental services, quality surveying, project management, structural engineering, and architectural design. Our clients include government departments, the education sector, insurers, industry bodies, commercial and residential property owners, property managers, infrastructure developers and contractors.

Maynard Marks’ purpose is “to create built environments where people and communities thrive”.

Benefits of working for Maynard Marks

Maynard Marks offers an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity for professional development aligned with your career aspirations along with a great work culture. We also offer free medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, an award winning wellbeing programme, and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people.

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV online via SEEK.