Heritage Architect / Practice Development Lead - Origin Heritage
Origin Heritage | Dunedin | Date Listed: 08/01/2026
Origin Heritage is a small, multi-disciplinary conservation practice seeking an experienced and driven Heritage Architect / Practice Development Lead to join our team in our Dunedin office. We specialise in conservation design, repair projects, and the ongoing care of New Zealand’s built heritage. We are looking for a qualified Architect to develop the conservation architecture side of the office and, ultimately, to be the practice development lead for the company. Applicants should also be capable of leading projects from inception to completion with a high level of professionalism and technical expertise. Heritage conservation qualifications/experience are essential.About the Role
As our Heritage Architect / Practice Development Lead, you will:
• Engage in networking, promotion, tendering and business development to help secure new projects.
• Represent the practice professionally with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the architectural team in our Dunedin office.
• Act as project lead on major conservation and repair projects.
• Oversee all stages of design, documentation, and delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
• Strong business development skills and the ability to generate and foster productive relationships with clients, consultants and heritage agencies.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate within a team.
• Proven architectural experience, including project management and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Revit for documentation and coordination.
• Sound knowledge of best-practice heritage and conservation principles.
• Thorough technical understanding of traditional materials & repair methods / detailing.
• Strong time-management abilities, confidence working across multiple projects and happy to travel.
• NZRAB registration (or eligibility e.g. UK ARB registration) is mandatory.
• Excellent English language skills.
What We Offer
• A senior role with genuine influence in a growing conservation practice.
• The scope to grow the Dunedin office team.
• Opportunities to work on significant heritage buildings and culturally important sites.
• A supportive, engaged multidisciplinary team environment.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and professional growth (including directorship possibility for the right fit)
If you’re passionate about heritage, thrive in a leadership role, and are ready to help shape the future of Origin Heritage, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV, portfolio, and cover letter to office@originteam.co.nz
No employment agencies, please
To apply for this position please email or send your CV to:
| Name | Sally |
| office@originteam.co.nz |