Associate - Architect

Join Beca’s Pacific architecture team in Tauranga and help deliver projects that make a meaningful difference across the Pacific. Tauranga is a key hub for our Pacific architecture work, and this role will play an important part in strengthening our capability.

At Beca, our architects work at the intersection of design, community, and environment, delivering projects that support how people live, learn, and connect across the Pacific. You will work alongside specialists in environmental science, climate adaptation, coastal engineering, urban design, and social impact, applying integrated thinking to complex challenges.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Associate-level Architect to lead the delivery of complex Pacific projects and contribute to the growth of our portfolio. You will take ownership of projects from concept through to completion, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality design and technical outcomes.

This includes managing programme, design coordination, and documentation, while ensuring projects are delivered to scope, budget, and programme requirements in often resource-constrained environments.

You will apply sound judgement to manage project risks and deliver resilient, practical design outcomes.Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and funding agencies, you will build strong relationships and contribute to successful outcomes.

You will also:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams

• Provide technical leadership and oversight, ensuring quality, consistency, and integrity across design and documentation outputs

• Contribute to and support bids and proposals, including technical input for complex and internationally funded projects

• Apply strong technical and design expertise to deliver efficient and resilient solutions

• Mentor and support junior team members to build capability

This role offers opportunities to travel within the Pacific and work closely with communities and stakeholders.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative architect with a strong track record of delivering projects in architectural consultancy environments. You are comfortable leading projects in complex environments and balancing design intent with delivery constraints.

What you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Architecture and professional registration

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in architectural consultancy

• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through to completion

• Strong design, technical, and delivery capability

• Experience working with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

• Experience contributing to bids, ideally for complex or internationally funded projects

• Advanced Revit skills

• Experience working in Pacific or similar international project environments will be highly regarded

You may also bring:

• Experience working on Pacific or international projects

• Familiarity with the International Building Code (IBC)

• Experience using tools such as Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, or SketchUp

Why Join Beca

Creative people together transforming our world.

This is more than a role. It is an opportunity to make a tangible difference.

At Beca, you will join an employee-owned organisation driven by purpose and united by a shared commitment to make everyday better. As part of our Pacific architecture team, you will work on projects that directly transform communities, delivering resilient, sustainable, and culturally meaningful outcomes across the region.

Our Pacific work places you at the forefront of some of the most important challenges of our time, including climate resilience, sustainable development, and community wellbeing. You will collaborate with leading specialists across environmental, climate, and engineering disciplines, bringing integrated thinking to complex problems.

With opportunities to travel, build trusted relationships across the Pacific, and lead impactful projects end-to-end, this is a career-defining role for architects who want their work to truly matter.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• Professional development opportunities

• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work

• Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants

• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal and family commitments

• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific

• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration

• Excellent benefits provided to all staff, including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events

Tono mai | Apply now

Ready to make everyday better? Apply now and be part of shaping communities across the Pacific.

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