YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE/KĀ PŪKEKA ME KĀ WHEAKO

We’re looking for a qualified architect with membership in a professional institution and solid experience delivering complex projects—ideally in universities, public sector, or large estate portfolios, including new build, refurbishment and fit-outs.
You’ll have proven senior leadership skills, a talent for building strong relationships, and the ability to manage stakeholders with ease. Experience working across a variety of building types and large estate portfolios is essential.

Other key skills include:

• Ability to work with stakeholders to develop project briefs, whilst ensuring strategic goals can be met.
• Demonstrated strong commercial awareness, political insight, and customer service ethics.
• Ability to effectively contribute to business case development, including non-financial aspects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing design and construction documentation.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and detailing.
• Advanced design and critical thinking skills.
• Sound judgment with the ability to think logically and analyse complex data and information.
• Commitment to continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience with Building Information Modelling (BIM) would be advantageous.
• Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values.

While based primarily at the main campus in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, there will be a requirement to occasionally travel to other University campuses across Aotearoa.

Are you ready to take on a dynamic leadership role where your expertise will shape the future of our campuses? We’re seeking a visionary professional to drive university-wide architecture and design projects and standards and work in partnership with our design consultants to ensure positive outcomes for our campus and community.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire project design teams to deliver innovative, strategic projects.
• Support campus planning, property management, and asset strategy initiatives.
• Ensure all projects align with the university’s strategic goals.
• Advocate for policies and provide expert advice on legislative impacts.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across diverse teams and departments.
• Oversee budgets and ensure full compliance with university policies.