Assistant Director - Architecture

Job DescriptionHelp us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you with unlimited space to grow.GHD Design is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Director of Architecture to join our dynamic Wellington Studio. This is a great opportunity to apply your strategic and technical skills across a diverse range of projects, contributing to high-quality outcomes and collaborating with a team passionate about design and excellence.The Assistant Director of Architecture is a dual-role position that encompasses leading Architecture projects’ creative and technical aspects while providing support functions to the Studio Director. This role requires a balance of design leadership, project and client management, and supporting business growth to ensure the efficient operation of the Architecture team and successful delivery of high-quality design solutions.GHD Design is a global design company operating through the GHD network of studios and offices globally. This provides a unique opportunity to leverage the depth of our geographic reach while maintaining local knowledge.This diverse and exciting position will see you involved in:Providing strategic leadership and design direction across multidisciplinary and architecture projectsLeading architectural design for major infrastructure and development projects for government and civic clientsDeveloping design excellence across the architecture portfolio, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.Serving as project lead, leading the development of architectural design from masterplans right through to construction.Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture, mentoring staff, whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.Identifying market opportunities and leading the preparation of bids and proposalsStaying current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.What would you bring to the team?Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture, with at least 15+ years proven experience including leadership roles on complex, large scale projectsExperience in Revit and MasterSpec A good understanding of local compliance and consenting processesStrong market connections in New Zealand – particularly in government and civic sectorsDemonstrated success in team leadership, project delivery, and client relationship management, as well as strong technical detailing and architectural documentation experienceA strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for design excellenceA commitment to mentoring, developing high-performing teams, and continuously improving how we work.Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV or reach out to Zen Chua ( zen.chua@ghd.com ) for more information.Ki GHD, ka ākina te kaimahi e mātou kia tutuki ōna ake moemoeā. Nā te mea, ko te kaha o te tangata te tuarā o te pakihi. Nā reira, he hiahia nō mātou ki te whiwhi kaimahi nō ngā ahurea tuakiri maha, nō whenua rerekē, tane mai, wahine mai.At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.About UsCome together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who We AreGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.