Experienced Architectural Graduate, Christchurch

Be part of a studio helping shape the South Island’s future.
Are you an experienced architectural graduate with five or more years of New Zealand practice, ready to grow your career in a studio that’s going places?
We believe great design starts with great people. At Plus Studio Christchurch, our Experienced Graduates are integral to the team—delivering technically resolved work, contributing to design conversations, and helping build a studio culture we’re genuinely proud of.

What You’ll Do
• Work across multiple project stages—from design development through to documentation and construction—with increasing autonomy.
• Produce high-quality drawings, models, and documentation using Revit and other studio tools.
• Collaborate closely with project leads and senior architects to develop design solutions that are both creative and constructible.
• Engage with clients, consultants, and contractors in a professional and proactive manner.
• Contribute to the Christchurch studio culture—sharing ideas, building skills, and supporting your peers.

What We’re Looking For
• Experience: 5+ years of professional architectural experience gained in New Zealand.
• Education: Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent qualification.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Revit (essential); strong documentation skills and working knowledge of NZ Building Code.
• Attitude: Collaborative, curious, and committed to producing work you’re proud of.
• Availability: Full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Eligibility: Full working rights in New Zealand.
• Bonus Points: Registration progress with NZRAB; experience across residential, mixed-use, or civic typologies.

Why You’ll Love It Here
We are designers for the built environment—delivering solutions that are equal parts big picture and small details. Drawing on 28 years of expertise, we understand how to push the limits of creativity without breaking them. With 11 studios across Australia and New Zealand, we have the capability too.

Plus Studio in Christchurch was established in 2015 and recently celebrated ten years of design excellence. Centrally located, our South Island studio has experienced rapid growth and continues to go from strength to strength. Our talented, friendly team is committed to delivering forward-thinking, locally minded projects that service the community’s needs. We draw on the expertise of 220+ creatives across Australasia, while fostering a tight-knit, supportive culture.

Our commitment to design is simple: we don’t do ugly. Every project we undertake is thoughtful, intentional, and built to last, designed with care because great work is about how it makes people feel. We achieve this by letting the left and right brain work together, finding the magic at the intersection of rigorous fact and emotional storytelling. We are all in, every time, applying a thoughtful and rigorous approach to ensure every idea, from the boldest to the smallest refinement, stands up, stacks up, and shines.

Great work doesn’t happen in isolation. We see ourselves as co-creators, working side by side. No egos, no silos—just a shared commitment to making something extraordinary. When we move as one, we create places that work better, feel better, and bring people together.

This is a place where your initiative is celebrated, your intelligence is respected, and your contribution plays a vital part in our collective success.

What You’ll Get
• A paid, full-time position with competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
• A modern, centrally located studio in Christchurch, easily accessible via public transport.
• An excellent social calendar and morale-focused culture—that you get to help shape.
• Monthly design competitions, presentations, and learning opportunities to push your skills.
• Genuine support to develop in areas that matter to you.

How to Apply
If you’re an experienced graduate ready to contribute to a studio that takes design seriously and takes care of its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Send an email to nz@plusstudio.co, including:
• Cover letter outlining why you’d love to join Plus Studio
• CV (education, languages, professional experience)
• Portfolio snapshot
• Professional referees with contact details

Remuneration will be discussed at interview and will be commensurate with experience.
This position is only available for those with full working rights in New Zealand.
We hire based on talent and fit—not on cultural background, gender, religion, age, or ability.
We do not accept speculative applications from agencies.
Due to the high volume of applications anticipated, we will likely only be able to respond to successful candidates.