Architectural Draftsperson

**Job Title**: Architectural Draftsperson
**Department**: Building Consent Team
**Location**: Level 3, 435 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket, Auckland
**Reporting to**: Team Leader/Manager
**Key Relationships**: Principal, Manager, Team Leader, Team Members, Clients, Consultants,

The information given below is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the workload of the job and its role within OZAC Architects Ltd. The job description outlines the main purposes in general terms only and is not intended to be prescriptive.

You may be required to carry out other duties in order to commensurate with the post. This will not change the character or purpose of the post but will be necessary to maintain high standards of business practice. The post-holder will be expected to participate in developing OZAC Quality Standards.

This job description, through Business reasons, may be altered from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Company.

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE/ROLE OVERVIEW**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Support the organization's environmental initiatives by minimizing waste, conserving energy, and following sustainable practices.
- Understand and follow the company's emergency procedures and response plans. Participate in drills and exercises as required.
- Coordinate with internal design teams and external consultants during building consent preparation stage under the guidance and supervision, to ensure the production of high
- quality projects delivered within deadlines.
- Follow the project timeline and arrangements.
- Adhere to the company’s quality control procedures and self-check the drafted drawings.
- Ensures ongoing development of knowledge and skills and contributes to the enhancement of work standards and documentation.
- Liaise with council processors regarding build consent RFI after BC lodgement under the supervision.
- Undertake limited construction coordination tasks under the supervision.
- Works cooperatively with team members, valuing and assisting others in using and sharing their skills and expertise.
- Collaborating with architects, engineers, and construction manager to ensure adherence to building specifications and industry regulations.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
Education: Bachelors Degree in Design or above
Experience: Minium 1 year of working experience in New Zealand Architectural Technician Role

Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong time management skills, able to stay on tract and meet deadlines, schedule own time and activities effectively, ensures tasks are completed, and demonstrate commitment to tasks and projects.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, completing several tasks simultaneously when required.
- Ability to recognize problems and opportunities, develop and consider alternative solutions, and makes timely decisions.
- Excellent teamwork.
- Self-motivated.
- Able to generates and/or recognize creative solutions.

Knowledge:

- Intermediate computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficient with AutoCAD software
- Knowledgeable of Revit
- Good understanding of NZBC, building consent, and resource consent procedures