Jasmax Looking for Architect / Senior Architect – Schools at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

• Multi-disciplinary Architecture & Design practice
• Champion Jasmax’s schools portfolio for the Wellington region
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

About Jasmax

Jasmax is an established multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice with a rich heritage spanning more than 60 years. With three studios in New Zealand, and one in Australia, we pride ourselves on developing our people to deliver world class projects. Our Wellington studio have recently designed 1 Whitmore Street, 61 Molesworth and the Fale Malae on Wellington’s waterfront, amongst many others. We value biculturalism, sustainability, meaningful design and mana whenua engagement. With specialist teams inhouse, we collaborate to do our best work and hold our values at the heart of how we shape these projects.

About The Role

Our Wellington studio has an opportunity for an experienced Architect to join the team and champion our growing schools portfolio. This role will see you partner with the Ministry of Education and school clients, whilst managing the execution of projects from concept design through to site observation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop design, innovation and documentation of projects as part of a team
• Ensure project delivery that delights our clients, by building and maintaining great relationships and assisting with management of all project phases
• Drive best performance from project teams through proactive workload planning, engagement, and mentoring in conjunction with the leading Principal
• Site presence, ensuring all aspects are on schedule and resolving any arising concerns

Requirements

Ideally you will have the following:

• Registered Architect in New Zealand or overseas, with a proven knowledge of New Zealand codes and industry standards
• Schools, or broader education sector experience
• Knowledge and experience using Revit
• Previous project management experience or experience overseeing all aspects of a project
• Strong understanding and experience in construction techniques and technical knowledge of buildability issues
• Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

Benefits

Located in the heart of Wellington’s CBD, Jasmax is easy to get to with transport links close by, and plenty of surrounding eateries and cafes to choose from. We offer stylish, cozy office space, and we are passionate about sustainability. We are socially connected and the fiercely contested daily Stuff Quiz over morning team is testament to this. This, along with weekly industry talks and drinks, Christmas, and mid-year celebrations, ensures a positive and collaborative culture. Your health and wellbeing are important to us – flexible working arrangements, EPA services, sports, and subsided yoga classes, to name a few.

Jasmax is an advocate for equal employment opportunities. We are committed to creating spaces that value diversity and inclusion and are free from discrimination and harassment, not just for our people but for all people. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We are also Rainbow Tick certified.

To find out more about Jasmax visit our website www.jasmax.com or to find out more about the role, you are welcome to call Tracey Church 021-303-301, or email [email protected]. Otherwise, please click on the link below to apply, including your CV and a portfolio that promotes your design and delivery experience.

Please note, to be considered, you will require valid work rights for New Zealand.