Calling all KIWI Architects!

Calling all KIWI Architects!

Skilled and experienced Architects are needed in New Zealand as the commercial rebuild in Christchurch is expected to be in full swing in 6 to 12 months, says recruiting experts Hays Architecture in New Zealand.

The New Zealand economy is bouncing back from the earthquakes that shook the countrys second city of Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region in 2010-11.

According to the recruiter, vacancy activity is expected to increase in temporary and permanent architecture jobs as the market faces a shortage of skilled technicians who can hit the ground running. Senior Architects. Architectural Technicians and Licensed Building Practitioners (Design 1 and 2) are in particular demand.

There is a quick turnover in the industry and when a good candidate matching one of the categories above is on the market, he or she can usually find a job within a week, says Jason Walker, Managing Director of Hays in New Zealand.

There is also demand for overseas candidates. Qualified migrants with good learning skills and long-term plans to stay in New Zealand are a good alternative as they can be trained and are likely to be loyal to the company giving them their first opportunity in the country.

We are also seeing an increasing number of returning Kiwis from Australia or the UK. These candidates are highly valued by employers as they have had exposure to bigger projects, are experienced working with bigger teams and can add more value. In addition, they have existing knowledge of the Kiwi way and building codes/processes.

Given that New Zealand is in a phase of full growth, returning home is often an easy transition for Kiwis to make, especially those wanting to provide for a young family, says Jason

The commercial rebuild in Christchurch is going to be in full swing in about 6 to 12 months, which means that the demand for skilled technicians and Licensed Building Practitioners is going to increase exponentially.

We also expect to see plenty of candidate movement as those working in the residential market will want to get into the commercial market, where salaries are higher and there are more interesting projects. However, this movement will still not be able to match the need for skilled candidates.

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Calling all KIWI Architects!