Position: Senior Architectural Technician

Salary: up to NZD 3,000 per month (depending on experience and skills)

Working Hours & Conditions: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM NZT

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technician to join our offshore team. This is a specialized role requiring deep knowledge of New Zealand documentation standards. You will work under the guidance of a NZ-based Senior Architect to produce technically accurate, consent-ready drawing sets.

Note: This is not an entry-level position. We require a professional with a proven track record in the NZ market who can operate independently within a distributed team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Establishment & Setup
• Design Phase Documentation
• Building Consent & Construction Documentation
• Construction Phase Support
• Consultant Coordination
• Remote Collaboration

Requirements

All requirements marked as essential below are non-negotiable for engagement — candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

MUST HAVE:

• Architectural Technology qualification or equivalent — Diploma, Bachelor, or recognised technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in architectural documentation
• Prior offshore delivery experience working with a NZ or Australian practice, with a minimum of 2 years of documented work on NZ-delivered projects and portfolio evidence of documentation produced for NZ consenting and construction
• Working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code, NZ standards (including NZS 3604, 4121, 4229, and 4218), and NZ delivery models including resource consent and building consent processes
• Working fluency across NZBC clauses relevant to aged care and multi-unit residential — B1, B2, C/AS2, D1, E2, E3, F, G, and H1
• Proficient in Revit (advanced), Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360), and Bluebeam Revu
• Strong written and verbal English language proficiency
• Reliable connectivity and a professional remote working environment

Highly Desirable

• Project experience in aged care, retirement village, or multi-unit residential typologies
• Specification authoring experience using Masterspec
• Navisworks experience for model federation and clash detection
• Direct experience working with NZ consultants, contractors, and councils — even where remote
• Familiarity with ISO 19650 and NZBIM Handbook conventions
• Ongoing professional development through industry engagement