Senior Associate - Healthcare Architecture

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. 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 well‑being 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 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? 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. 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 regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support. #J-18808-Ljbffr