Job Description

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

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

• Produce high-quality architectural documentation for NZ aged care and multi-unit residential projects, including drawings suitable for consenting and construction
• Work under the direction of a NZ-based Senior Architect, taking clear ownership of assigned documentation packages and deliverables
• Prepare and coordinate drawing sets including floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details in line with NZ Building Code and relevant NZ standards
• Develop and maintain Revit models ensuring consistency and coordination across all documentation outputs
• Manage and coordinate project files and documentation workflows using Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bluebeam Revu
• Liaise effectively with local consultants and suppliers as required to ensure documentation accuracy and project alignment
• Identify and resolve technical issues within documentation packages proactively and with minimal supervision
• Maintain a professional remote working environment with reliable connectivity and a consistent standard of output

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 a recognised technical qualification
• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in architectural documentation
• Minimum 2 years of documented offshore delivery experience working with a New Zealand or Australian architectural practice — portfolio evidence of documentation produced for NZ consenting and construction is required
• Solid working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code, NZ standards, and NZ project delivery models
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for a documentation package and communicate effectively with local consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Proficient in Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam Revu — all three platforms are essential to this role
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills sufficient to operate effectively in a distributed team environment
• Reliable high-speed internet connectivity and a professional, dedicated remote working setup

PREFERRED SKILLS (nice to have)

• Project experience in aged care, retirement village, or multi-unit residential typologies — strongly preferred given Ignite's primary project portfolio
• Masterspec specification authoring experience
• Navisworks experience for model coordination and clash detection
• Direct prior experience working with NZ consultants, contractors, and/or councils — even in a remote capacity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development through industry engagement or continuing education