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Architect

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Computer network architects develop data communication networks for organisations like local area networks. They may recommend software and hardware and design security systems.

Most common salary $86k – $146k
Upper salary up to $180k
Training 0-3 years
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Information technology architect ↗

Information technology architects design and set up computer network infrastructures.

$131k – $208k
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Description

Plans and designs buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, negotiates with builders and advises on the procurement of buildings.

Typical work tasks

  • Obtains advice from clients and management to determine type, style and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings; provides information regarding designs, materials and estimated building times; prepares project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrates structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs; writes specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calls tenders on behalf of clients; inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and quality standards.

Typical work environment

  • Frequently works indoors in architectural offices and the homes and workspaces of their clients.
  • Occasionally works outdoors when assessing sites or construction work in progress.
  • Occasionally travels to sites.
  • Typically works in adequately well lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces. On-site visits however may be dirty, noisy and dusty.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary to light physical demand. Frequent sitting in offices, in meetings, at computer work stations or design boards.
  • Stands and walks occasionally in office and at on-site locations. Walking may involve difficult/uneven terrain and stretching and climbing when on-site.
  • Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant requirement of the job.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching is likely to be required occasionally when on-site.
  • Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects and equipment including drawing pens, calculators, keyboards, mouse and model making tools.
  • Driving may be required occasionally to visit sites and clients.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with design, technical, computing, project supervision, communication, interpersonal, planning, and organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification. A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration Licence/registration required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Architect must be registered with NZRAB; tertiary qualification plus board registration is a legal gate.

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
  • Architects must be registered with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB).

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.