Project Architect or Project Lead, Christchurch

Lead Collaborative Design in the Heart of Canterbury
Are you a skilled architect with a passion for delivering technically excellent, client-focused projects? As our go-to lead in Christchurch, you’ll support our clients as a trusted point of contact and be the driving force behind bringing ambitious commercial projects from concept to completion.

What You’ll Do
• Help lead delivery teams through all project phases, from concept design through to contract administration, ensuring design intent is maintained and technical excellence is achieved
• Support client relationships and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Produce and review detailed technical documentation in Revit, ensuring compliance with NZ Building Code and construction best practice
• Mentor junior team members, sharing your technical knowledge and fostering a collaborative studio environment
• Contribute across a variety of projects and roles as part of our close-knit team, where flexibility and teamwork are valued as much as technical expertise

What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 5 years of New Zealand experience with Technical or Architectural tertiary qualifications
• Proven experience leading delivery teams through design, documentation, and construction phases with strong Revit skills and construction knowledge in commercial typologies
• A genuine team player who thrives in our small, collaborative environment, comfortable wearing multiple hats across diverse projects while leading teams and working effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Full-time commitment, Monday to Friday
• Full working rights in New Zealand

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 27 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• A modern, centrally located studio, easily accessible via public transport
• Direct access to our directors
• Real investment in your career growth and genuine support to develop skills in areas that interest you

How to Apply
If you’re someone who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment and loves turning complex technical challenges into beautiful built solutions, 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.