CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Project Architect (potential to be based in office, or remotely)

CREATE is a multi-disciplinary design practice of Architects and Engineers, offering a wide spectrum of consultancy services to clients across New Zealand and Australia. We provide a range of design services including aquatics, modular buildings, commercial architecture, specialist facades and geometric structures.

We are involved at the forefront of reimagined design using integrated global procurement pathways using proven innovative modular construction technology and methodology that is currently gathering momentum and broader use in New Zealand; and driving change in the construction industry.

With a solid and steadily growing pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to be part of a wider team delivering on an ever-growing client and project base.

We take pride in delivering well considered, vibrant and sustainable design solutions that respond directly to a client brief. We add value by employing a balanced approach across all design disciplines to ensure aesthetics, performance and budget are met.

Our team act as lead consultants for a wide range of project types with full design services, through to providing tailored design services to meet a specific client need. For the right candidate, the position will provide a variety of challenging and rewarding projects, flexibility, and a great team atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to work together on national profile projects. If you would like to find out more then please get in touch to talk.

We have offices in Christchurch, Napier and Gisborne and staff working remotely in Auckland.

At CREATE we enjoy a positive, collaborative team environment in which all staff and disciplines are equally valued in achieving project success. We are professional and focused, whilst valuing the need to maintain a personal life balance. As a small company, all staff are adaptable, down to earth, free thinking and proactive in up skilling and seeking opportunities to explore innovative ideas. Loyalty, positive team attitude and commitment are both valued and rewarded. 

The Role
We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a highly skilled Project Architect to join our team in either our Christchurch or Napier offices, or for the right candidate, working remotely from any of the main centres in New Zealand.

You will be part of a team and will be working directly with the practice directors to deliver a broad range of projects. The role will entail responsibility for team coordination, discharging deliverables to highest degree of quality and on time. Part of the Project Architect’s responsibilities will also include Revit architectural modelling, detailing and documentation alongside graduates / technicians. Other aspects will include hand sketching, report and presentations preparation, site observation, specification writing, liaison with territorial authorities.

Required experience and skills:
To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience acting as Project Architect and overseeing construction projects

• Excellent work ethics and diligence

• Passion for architecture and proven experience delivering high-quality design and construction

• NZRAB registered

• Construction observation

• 10 years’ experience post-graduation, and 3 years post-registration

• 4 years recent NZ experience on commercial and/or multi-level (4+ levels minimum) apartment projects

• Strong technical and communication skills

• Enjoys multi-disciplinary team thinking and shows initiative

• Proficiency with Revit modelling and documentation

• Skills in Photoshop and or InDesign

• Understands the performance of buildings and ESD principles

Benefits of working at CREATE:

• Flexible and enjoyable working environment

• Supportive culture in a multidisciplinary environment embracing a holistic approach across design disciplines

• Competitive remuneration package, including mobile phone plan and professional membership expenses (NZRAB & NZIA)

• Diverse and exciting projects

• Career development path

• Work from home opportunities

• Relocation package negotiable (if applicable)

If this sounds like you, we would really like to hear from you. Apply in strictest confidence. 

Architect or Senior Graduate / Technician (Christchurch)

We are seeking a capable Architect or Senior Graduate / Technician to join our Team…….

CREATE is a multi-disciplinary design practice of Architects and Engineers, offering a wide spectrum of consultancy services to clients across New Zealand and Australia. We provide a range of design services including aquatics, modular buildings, commercial architecture, specialist facades and geometric structures.

We are involved at the forefront of reimagined design using integrated global procurement pathways using proven innovative modular construction technology and methodology that is currently gathering momentum and broader use in New Zealand; and driving change in the construction industry.

With a solid and steadily growing pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to be part of a wider team delivering on an ever-growing client and project base.

We take pride in delivering well considered, vibrant and sustainable design solutions that respond directly to a client brief. We add value by employing a balanced approach across all design disciplines to ensure aesthetics, performance and budget are met.

Our team act as lead consultants for a wide range of project types with full design services, through to providing tailored design services to meet a specific client need. For the right candidate, the position will provide a variety of challenging and rewarding projects, flexibility, and a great team atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to work together on national profile projects. If you would like to find out more, please get in touch to talk.

We have offices in Christchurch, Napier and Gisborne and staff working remotely in Auckland.

At CREATE we enjoy a positive, collaborative team environment in which all staff and disciplines are equally valued in achieving project success. We are professional and focused, whilst valuing the need to maintain a personal life balance. As a small company, all staff are adaptable, down to earth, free thinking and proactive in up skilling and seeking opportunities to explore innovative ideas. Loyalty, positive team attitude and commitment are both valued and rewarded. 

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Architect or Senior Graduate / Technician to join our team in our Christchurch office on a full-time basis. You will be part of a team and will be working directly with the practice directors to deliver a broad range of projects. The role will be strongly focussed on delivering coordinated Revit architectural modelling, detailing and documentation. Other aspects will include hand sketching, report and presentations preparation, site observation, specification writing, liaison with territorial authorities and design coordination with other design disciplines and consultants.

Required experience and skills:

To fulfill this role, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate:

• Proven ability to work independently.

• Passion for architecture and proven experience delivering high-quality design and construction.

• NZRAB registration or close to registration (not applicable for Technicians).

• Construction observation beneficial.

• In between 5 to 8 years’ New Zealand experience post-graduation.

• Strong technical and communication skills.

• Enjoys multi-disciplinary team thinking and shows initiative.

• Proficiency with Revit modelling and documentation is a must.

• Skills in Photoshop and or InDesign.

• Understands the performance of buildings and ESD principles.

• Experience of design and team coordination and overseeing construction projects beneficial.

Benefits of working at CREATE:

• Flexible and enjoyable working environment

• Supportive culture in a multidisciplinary environment embracing a holistic approach across design disciplines

• Competitive remuneration package, including mobile phone plan and professional membership expenses (NZRAB & NZIA)

• Diverse and exciting projects

• Career development path

• Work from home opportunities

• Relocation package negotiable (if applicable)

If this sounds like you, we would really like to hear from you. Apply in strictest confidence. 

Structural Engineer (Auckland, Napier, Gisborne or Christchurch)

We are seeking like-minded individuals to join our energetic design team.

CREATE is a multi-disciplinary design practice of Architects and Engineers, offering a wide spectrum of consultancy services to clients across New Zealand and Australia. We provide a range of design services including aquatics, modular buildings, commercial architecture, specialist facades and geometric structures.

We take pride in delivering well considered, vibrant and sustainable design solutions that respond directly to a client brief. We add value by employing a balanced approach across all design disciplines to ensure aesthetics, performance and budget are met.

With a solid and steadily growing pipeline of work, this is an opportunity to be part of a wider team delivering on an ever-growing client and project base.

Our team act as lead consultants for a wide range of project types with full design services, through to providing tailored design services to meet a specific client need. For the right candidate, the position will provide a variety of challenging and rewarding projects, flexibility and a great team atmosphere. You will also have the opportunity to work together on national profile projects.  If you would like to find out more then please get in touch to talk.

We have offices in Christchurch, Napier and Gisborne and have staff working remotely in Auckland.  We have a great opportunity for a highly competent and self-motivated engineer, with good communication skills, who is adaptable and is looking for a range of construction experience.

At CREATE we enjoy a positive, collaborative team environment in which all staff and disciplines are equally valued in achieving project success. We are professional and focused, whilst valuing the need to maintain a personal life balance. As a small company, are staff are adaptable, down to earth, free thinking and proactive in up skilling and seeking opportunities to explore innovative ideas. Loyalty, positive team attitude and commitment are valued and rewarded. 

Benefits of working at CREATE:

·         Flexible and enjoyable working environment

·         Supportive culture in a multidisciplinary environment embracing a holistic approach across design disciplines

·         Competitive remuneration package, including mobile phone plan and professional membership expenses (CPEng)

·         Diverse and exciting projects

·         Work from home opportunities

·         Career development path

·         Relocation package negotiable (if applicable)

Aspects of the Structural Engineer role that we are seeking involve:

Required attributes, experience and skills:

·         Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in the structural engineering sector, preferably chartered professional (CPEng), or close to becoming chartered.

·         The relevant NZ Hons Degree or equivalent Washington Accord.

·         Passion for structural engineering and innovative design.

·         Proven experience in designing creative structures in steel, concrete and timber.

·         Applied 3D analysis and design.

·         Good communicator with complimentary abilities in report writing and specifications.

·         Proven understanding in seismic design of structural systems for commercial buildings up to 3 stories.

·         Beneficial - experience in designing geometric structures and/or fabric structures.

·         Aptitude to learn.

If this sounds like you, we would really like to hear from you. Apply in strictest confidence.