Senior Architectural Technician (NZ Architecture)

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 ROLE OVERVIEW: 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 Project Establishment & Setup Set up the project digital environment under direction — Revit model, file structure, drawing register, sheet templates, and view templates Confirm regulatory framework and brief technical parameters with the Senior Architect Initiate project documentation aligned to Ignite's procedural standards Design Phase Documentation Provide technical input on feasibility, constructability, and code constraints during concept and preliminary design Develop the Revit model and documentation to confirm key technical decisions across structural, services, and envelope strategies Test concept options against E2 risk profiles, district plan limits, and structural feasibility Develop construction details demonstrating code compliance and constructability Produce draft schedules including door, window, and finishes schedules Support resource consent application documentation where required Building Consent & Construction Documentation Lead the production of the Building Consent documentation set under the Senior Architect's direction Author specifications using Masterspec and integrate consultant inputs Confirm Producer Statement coordination across the consultant team Support Building Consent applications and respond to council RFIs through the NZ team Run model federation and clash detection in Navisworks; close out clashes with consultants Issue construction documentation to Ignite's documentation standards Construction Phase Support Update construction documentation in response to RFIs, site instructions, and Architect's Instructions issued by the NZ team Process and incorporate addenda; maintain revision and transmittal discipline Conduct technical review of contractor shop drawings — joinery, facade, balustrades, and specialist elements — for sign-off by the Senior Architect Update model and drawings to reflect approved variations and defects schedules Coordinate as-built documentation updates Consultant Coordination Coordinate with structural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fire, acoustic, and specialist consultants under direction from the Senior Architect Resolve high-frequency interface issues including penetrations, slab and beam interfaces, ceiling and bulkhead space, riser sizing, plant rooms, and fire engineering alternative solutions Liaise directly with contractors and suppliers on technical and documentation matters where directed Remote Collaboration Maintain disciplined async communication across Microsoft Teams, email, and ACC issue threads Provide clear and structured status updates and handoffs to the NZ team Escalate ambiguity promptly rather than making autonomous design decisions Operate effectively across time zones with structured overlap and async-first working norms 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 recognised technical qualification Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in architectural documentation Prior offshore delivery experience working with a NZ or Australian practice, with a minimum of 2 years of documented work on NZ-delivered projects and portfolio evidence of documentation produced for NZ consenting and construction Working knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code, NZ standards (including NZS 3604, 4121, 4229, and 4218), and NZ delivery models including resource consent and building consent processes Working fluency across NZBC clauses relevant to aged care and multi-unit residential — B1, B2, C/AS2, D1, E2, E3, F, G, and H1 Proficient in Revit (advanced), Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC/BIM 360), and Bluebeam Revu Strong written and verbal English language proficiency Reliable connectivity and a professional remote working environment Highly Desirable Project experience in aged care, retirement village, or multi-unit residential typologies Specification authoring experience using Masterspec Navisworks experience for model federation and clash detection Direct experience working with NZ consultants, contractors, and councils — even where remote Familiarity with ISO 19650 and NZBIM Handbook conventions Ongoing professional development through industry engagement