• Regulatory and sector leadership
• Support and enable the architecture profession
• National and International engagement

Mō mātou | About Us

New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) is a statutory entity which registers, reviews and holds architects to account.  It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Building and Construction, and works closely with industry stakeholders across New Zealand as well as with international counterparts.  NZRAB employs a small Wellington based staff, and works closely with panels of registered architects who carry out many of the core functions.  

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

This role offers the chance to make a real impact on the architecture profession.  Your primary task is to ensure quality delivery of our statutory functions including registration of architects and accreditation of the Schools of Architecture.  To enable this, you will oversee operations through both our staff and our panels, support the Board and Minister, and develop strong partnerships.  Our key stakeholders include central government, our monitoring agency MBIE, professional bodies, Schools of Architecture, our panel members, as well as the wider building and construction industry.

Reporting directly to the Board you will ensure we meet our strategic goals and financial objectives, and that we maintain our strong engagement across our partners.  This leadership position requires proactive governance engagement and a commitment to both upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and issues of environmental sustainability as they apply to architectural practice.

Ko wai koe| About you

In particular, we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Senior business and people leadership experience, with the ability to quickly build credibility within the architecture profession.
• A track record successfully working with a wide range of stakeholders, and the ability to be an effective ‘public face’ of the NZRAB.
• An understanding of statutory/regulatory functions and experience in implementing and monitoring regulatory requirements.  
• Experience working with a Board, and an understanding of the machinery of government.
• A genuine willingness to honour the NZRAB’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to environmental sustainability.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

If you are interested in joining the NZRAB, working alongside a dedicated and experienced Board, and you are committed to supporting the architecture profession, we’d be delighted to hear from you.  

To apply please send a cover letter and CV to apply@amytea.co.nz

For more information please email Raewyn Brown or Amy Tea at info@amytea.co.nz

Applications close Sunday 26 January 2025.