Architectural Technician

We are a 60-strong architectural practice operating nationally from offices in Auckland and Christchurch. We currently work in the retail, interiors, medium density residential, master-planning and commercial sectors. We work in the upper middle market with national clients. Our purpose is to use the transformative power of design to lift people's lives. We are working at the cutting edge of technology-enabled client experiences, with our clients engaging directly in the design process through new technologies. Our aim is to be game changers and thought leaders. We have a professional development programme that helps you stay up with the play on new building construction, methodologies, technologies & design trends. Our Christchurch practice has extensive national and international experience, with a comprehensive portfolio of commercial, urban, residential and retail projects. Our clients are some of NZ's most recognised corporate brands. We are all about people and are known for being professional, approachable and fun to work with.
You will enjoy:
•The benefits of working in a national practice on large client projects
•Learning lots of stuff
•Working in a relaxed environment with people you want to have a drink with after work
•Working on and across projects from larger developments to retail fitouts - we don't Pidgeon-hole people into one area or even just door and window schedules
•The advantage of an inhouse IT/ CAD manager to take the headaches out of the daily IT grind
You will have the following attributes:
•A collaborative "can do" attitude & high levels of personal energy & humour
•You do what you say you will do, and go the extra mile to deliver
•The detail matters, and you are systematic and disciplined
•You like independence with minimal supervision, but like to get help when you need it
•You are happy to share knowledge and ideas with the team to achieve the project objectives.
Your experience:
•You will be an experienced (5+ Years) Architectural Technician with at least two years' New Zealand practice experience
•Experience and daily use of ArchiCAD is essential
•LBP qualification will definitely be advantageous
•A relevant draughting qualification
•Proven history of accurate and clear drawing output and in meeting deadlines
•Experience working on several projects at one time
•Strong detailing capabilities with the ability to take complex design details through to construction documentation
•Solid understanding of the New Zealand building code, standards, etc
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills
Your responsibilities include:
•Consultant coordination
•Site measure ups, design and documentation
•Developed and detailed design documentation sets
•Council liaison
•Procurement coordination
•On-site works
You will receive:
•Competitive remuneration
•Professional Development and on-the-job training
•A beer after work (or wine)
•Family friendly company where we understand the practicalities of life and importance of finding balance
•Some pretty awesome people to work with & learn from (if we do say so ourselves)
If this role sounds like you, we'd love you to get in touch.

Contact

For more information about the role, send an email to lisa.coleman@context.net.nz and ask for the job description. Or if you already think that this is the role for you then apply now by sending a Cover Letter and CV to Lisa on the above email address by 31 May 2017.

09 358 0140