• Work on a large, confirmed pipeline with one of New Zealand's biggest developers.
• Competitive Salary + numerous staff benefits
• Flexible working arrangements.

Be part of an innovative and forward-thinking development team and sustainable development programme.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Design Manager, who will nurture and support you to be the best you can be! We are seeking a motivated Assistant Design Manager who is eager to grow their career in construction project management. The position supports the Design Team in delivering high-quality outcomes across our developments. Through collaboration, accuracy, and creativity and a variety of responsibilities, your career will take off at pace, and will ensure projects meet customer expectations, regulatory standards, and align with our brand.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare accurate CAD drawings and presentation materials using Revit.
• Ensure visual consistency and manage external consultants for renders.
• Collaborate on marketing collateral aligned with brand standards.
• Coordinate finishes boards, colour schemes, and interior specifications.
• Maintain and curate the product samples library.
• Prepare and track Building Consent applications, responding to council RFIs.
• Provide design team support across reviews and documentation updates.
• Update design typologies and create 3D models based on feedback.

About you
This is an impressive opportunity to move your career forward in construction design management. We are looking for previous experience supporting the delivery of construction or development projects along with the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in design roles with strong Revit skills.
• Knowledge of Building Consent processes and interior finishes.
• Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, and MS Office.

About us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,200 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Education, Development and Training Support

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the below APPLY NOW button or by visiting our careers page www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home

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Please note that Identification and work eligibility is required with your application.

Happy holidays! Our recruitment team will be operating at reduced capacity from 22 December to 12th January, which may result in a delay in responding to your application.