Location
Christchurch, All NZ Regions, New Zealand

Capabilities
Architecture and Interiors

Office Setup
Hybrid

Job ID
#41949
Market
Cities & Places

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is playing a key role in delivering some of New Zealand's most significant healthcare infrastructure projects, helping shape facilities that will support communities for generations to come.

As a Senior Associate – Healthcare Architecture, you'll be a trusted leader within our growing Health Architecture studio, working closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex healthcare environments that improve patient outcomes, staff wellbeing and operational efficiency.

You'll provide design and technical leadership across major healthcare projects, building strong client relationships and helping guide projects from early planning and briefing through to delivery. Working alongside a highly experienced national and global healthcare team, you'll contribute to the growth of our health portfolio while mentoring and developing emerging talent within the business.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of healthcare design in New Zealand, working on projects that are both professionally rewarding and socially impactful.

Here's what you'll need

We're looking for an experienced architect who combines strong technical and design capability with excellent relationship management and leadership skills.

You'll bring:
Registered Architect status or equivalent professional qualifications.
Significant experience delivering complex healthcare projects, either within healthcare architecture or other highly regulated, technically complex environments.
Strong understanding of healthcare planning, design principles and project delivery processes.
Proven experience managing client relationships and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across a range of technical disciplines.
Strong commercial awareness and experience contributing to successful project outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, present and build trusted relationships.
A passion for creating high-quality environments that positively impact communities.

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you’ll be part of a broader global team that’s committed to solving the world’s most critical challenges. We offer:

The chance to work on iconic, purpose-driven projects that make a real difference
A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and career development
Opportunities to grow your career across local and global projects
Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle
A workplace where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive

We believe in pushing boundaries and delivering outcomes that matter- not just for today, but for future generations.

Let’s connect

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs here .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of diverse perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

Our meticulously curated employee benefits support ALL employees throughout every stage of life. From paid parental leave to a lifetime financial allowance for you and your partner to access family forming Fertility & IVF treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance along with menopause and Low T treatment.

We are steadfast in our commitment to the wellbeing of you and your loved ones with a comprehensive suite of wellbeing resources supporting you physically, emotionally and financially. This is demonstrated in our company being recognised by WGEA for 12 consecutive years as an employer of choice for gender equality along with our industry leading GOLD employer status by the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

Cultural Support:
Māori and Pasifika peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Māori and Pasifika people are invited to nominate a Whanau, family or cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application. No matter what drives you, you'll discover a way to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .