Junior/Intermediate Architectural Technician

Architectural Technician / Architectural Graduate – ArchiCAD
Join a growing, innovative team with a diverse range of projects on the go. Permanent, full-time role with flexible hours.

• Invigorating role with potential to forward your professional development
• Relaxed, friendly company culture
• Flexible hours in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise

About DCA:

DCA Architects of Transformation is an award-winning NZIA practice with an innovative design and detail-focused architectural team.
Our growth with a corresponding roster of client projects means we need to add another talented professional to our team – this exciting opportunity for an experienced Technician / Graduate is now available, and we need the right person soon – we’ll be closing applications on Monday 25th January.

Live your best life:

Flexible hours allow our team to have fulfilling lives outside of work hours. Rotorua offers excellent housing prices, almost non-existent traffic and an amazing outdoor lifestyle with world-renowned lakes and forest on our doorstep. The central location is within easy reach of Hamilton, Tauranga, Mt. Ruapehu, Taupo and Auckland. We can offer a contribution towards relocation costs.

Career potential:

You will be involved throughout all project stages from client engagement through design, documentation and construction in a supportive, collaborative studio environment. Your role will see you liaising directly with clients and the rest of the DCA team including directors and partners. Coordination with team members and contractors to deliver a transformational result will be a key factor to success in your new role.

You need to have:

• A relevant architectural qualification (technician or architecture) with proficiency using ArchiCAD. This is essential, please do not apply if you do not have ArchiCAD proficiency.
• Excellent time management skills and strong communication.
• Experience with the NZBC and NZS3604 or their international equivalents is mandatory.
• Preference will be given to applicants with NZ practice experience working with teams in the delivery of complex project documentation and practice-wide quality assurance. Consideration will be allowed for applicants who don’t meet the qualification requirements but have relevant levels of experience.
• We also use Twin Motion, Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, 3D printing and do regular model building. Although not essential, any experience with these skills would be an advantage.

The competitive remuneration structure includes:

• A competitive remuneration structure that includes flexible work hours and paid overtime.
• KiwiSaver Employer Contribution paid in addition to wages.
• Ongoing professional development including industry association membership and industry conferences.
• Being part of an award-winning practice.
• Opportunity – if you are driven and looking to grow, we are the studio for you.
• Regular Team social events and a friendly, welcoming studio culture.
• Contribution towards relocation costs, if applicable.

Get your work/life balance sorted – apply now.

We’re interviewing now and will hire the successful candidate as soon as we meet them!

Applicants must have a valid NZ residency or work permit.

Email your CV and portfolio to helen@dcaarchitects.co.nz – All applications treated in confidence.