Senior Architect

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Wellington - New Zealand

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Help us build the future and well help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects designers planners engineers and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture landscapes townscapes and places to our world and well provide you with unlimited space to grow.

GHD Designis seeking a skilled and motivatedAssistant Director of Architectureto join our dynamicWellingtonStudio. This is a great opportunity to apply your strategic and technical skills across a diverse range of projects contributing to high-quality outcomes and collaborating with a team passionate about design and excellence.

The Assistant Director of Architecture is a dual-role position that encompasses leading Architecture projects creative and technical aspects while providing support functions to the Studio Director. This role requires a balance of design leadership project and client management and supporting business growth to ensure the efficient operation of the Architecture team and successful delivery of high-quality design solutions.

GHD Design is a global design company operating through the GHD network of studios and offices globally. This provides a unique opportunity to leverage the depth of our geographic reach while maintaining local knowledge.

This diverse and exciting position will see you involved in:

  • Providing strategic leadership and design direction across multidisciplinary and architecture projects
  • Leading architectural design for major infrastructure and development projects for government and civic clients
  • Developing design excellence across the architecture portfolio including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
  • Serving as project lead leading the development of architectural design from masterplans right through to construction.
  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture mentoring staff whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with clients stakeholders and industry partners.
  • Identifying market opportunities and leading the preparation of bids and proposals
  • Staying current with industry trends technologies and best practices.

What would you bring to the team

  • Relevant tertiary qualificationinArchitecture with at least 15 years proven experience including leadership roles on complex large scale projects
  • Experience inRevit and MasterSpec
  • A good understanding of local compliance and consenting processes
  • Strong market connections in New Zealand particularly in government and civic sectors
  • Demonstrated success in team leadership project delivery and client relationship management as well as strong technical detailing and architectural documentation experience
  • A strategic mindset strong communication skills and a passion for design excellence
  • A commitment to mentoring developing high-performing teams and continuously improving how we work.

ClickApplyto submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua () for more information.

Ki GHD ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha nō whenua rerekē tane mai wahine mai.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities genders and cultural backgrounds.

Office Shutdown Period

Please be aware that our office will be closed fromThursday 25th December 2025toFriday 9th January 2026. We will reopen onMonday 12th January 2026. During this period there will be delays in processing applications and responding to enquiries. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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DescriptionHelp us build the future and well help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.Our global network is made up of architects designers planners engineers and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.Join a team that brings inspirational architecture landscapes townscap...
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GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more

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