{"id":11219,"date":"2026-03-31T09:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/?page_id=11219"},"modified":"2026-08-25T06:57:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:57:19","slug":"auckland","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/auckland\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<link rel=\"dns-prefetch\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\"\/>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/forms-backend-nu.vercel.app\/css\/bespoke-city-dfd80d022c.css\"\/>\n<style id=\"bcx-city\">@media(min-width:901px){#bcl .bcx-search-head{max-width:20ch}}@font-face{font-family:'BCX Reo';font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap;src:url('https:\/\/forms-backend-nu.vercel.app\/fonts\/outfit-400-latin.woff2') format('woff2');unicode-range:U+0000-00FF,U+0131,U+0152-0153,U+2000-206F,U+2122}@font-face{font-family:'BCX 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href=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/auckland-hero-poster.jpg\"\/>\n    <img id=\"heroStill\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/auckland-hero-poster.jpg\"\n      onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='auckland-hero-poster.jpg'\"\n      alt=\"The Sky Tower above downtown Auckland and the Harbour Bridge\"\n      fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n    <video id=\"heroVideo\" autoplay muted loop playsinline preload=\"auto\"\n      poster=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/auckland-hero-poster.jpg\"\n      src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/auckland-hero.mp4\"><\/video>\n      I&rsquo;m looking for&#8230;\n        Tell us what you&rsquo;re looking for\n        <img id=\"heroAskImg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Auckland-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\n        an Architecture job in Auckland\n        Search jobs or fill a role\n        <input id=\"heroAskInput\" type=\"search\" inputmode=\"search\" name=\"q\" autocomplete=\"off\" autocorrect=\"off\" autocapitalize=\"none\" spellcheck=\"false\" enterkeyhint=\"search\" aria-label=\"Tell us what you&rsquo;re looking for\"\/>\n        \/\n          <button type=\"button\" data-go=\"job\">Find jobs<\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" data-go=\"hire\">Hire talent<\/button>\n        <a href=\"#portfolio\">Find a job in Auckland &rarr;<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\">Hire in Auckland<\/a>\n<\/header>\n<section id=\"logos\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GENSLER-300x150.png\" 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JONATHAN-ADLER-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GENSLER-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GRIMSHAW-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BENOY-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CERA-STRIBLEY-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GENTON-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/KPF-1-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PASCALLWATSON-1-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ARCHITECTUS-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HDR-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/JONATHAN-ADLER-300x150.png\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"\/>\n      1,000+ leading practices\n      <p>trust us with their hiring, every year.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"claim\">\n        <p>Connecting jobseekers with Auckland&rsquo;s top architecture and design studios<\/p>\n        <p>Bespoke Careers is the world&rsquo;s leading architecture and design recruitment agency, connecting jobseekers and employers for 22 years. We cover Auckland, T&#257;maki Makaurau, and the rest of New Zealand, from the waterfront and Wynyard Quarter to the practices hiring the length of the country.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"#contact\">Get in touch &rarr;<\/a>\n        <figure>\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Bespoke-Careers-Melbourne.jpg\" alt=\"The Bespoke Careers Melbourne team, who cover New Zealand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\"\/>\n        <\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"locations\">\n      <h2>We&rsquo;re in Auckland, and just<br \/>about everywhere else.<\/h2>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/our-locations\/\">View all locations &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"portfolio\">\n        <h2>Find your dream job in Auckland<\/h2>\n        <p>Let&#8217;s see what we can do<\/p>\n        <p>We get new Auckland jobs regularly, and not all of them make it onto the website. Many of the studios we work with also take our recommendations even when they&#8217;re not actively hiring.<\/p>\n        <p><strong>1 in 2<\/strong> candidates we recommend to firms get an interview.<\/p>\n      <style>.bcx-sk{display:grid;gap:12px}.bcx-sk-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}.bcx-sk i{display:block;border-radius:10px;background:rgba(15,15,15,.05);position:relative;overflow:hidden}.bcx-sk i::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;transform:translateX(-100%);background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.8),transparent);animation:bcxSkShine 1.5s ease-in-out infinite}.bcx-sk .sk-drop{height:88px;border-radius:14px;border:1.5px dashed rgba(15,15,15,.14);background:rgba(15,15,15,.02)}.bcx-sk .sk-in{height:46px}.bcx-sk .sk-area{height:76px}.bcx-sk .sk-btn{height:54px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(151,212,34,.28)}@keyframes bcxSkShine{100%{transform:translateX(100%)}}@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bcx-sk i::after{animation:none}}<\/style>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"leads\">\n      <figure>\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Charlotte.jpg\" alt=\"Charlotte Poulain, Regional Lead for New Zealand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n      <\/figure>\n        <h2>Meet Charlotte.<\/h2>\n        <p>Charlotte is a registered architect who has worked on high-end homes, schools, offices and heritage buildings across Melbourne and Adelaide.<\/p>\n<p>She covers Adelaide, Perth and New Zealand. If you&rsquo;re hiring in any of them, or thinking about moving between them, she already knows the studios and the people worth talking to.<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <b>Charlotte Poulain<\/b>\n            Regional Lead, New Zealand\n            <a href=\"mailto:charlotte.p@bespokecareers.com\">charlotte.p@bespokecareers.com<\/a>\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\">Brief us on a role &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"brief\">\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"testimonial\">\n        <blockquote id=\"tquote\">&ldquo;Bespoke are the epitome of &lsquo;ethical recruiters.&rsquo; They&rsquo;re respectful of our time, they establish strong relationships with us and candidates alike. When Bespoke sends us a candidate profile, we sit up and listen.<\/blockquote>\n          <img id=\"tava\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sophie-Tait.jpg\" alt=\"Sophie Tait\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"tlogo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/STUDIO-PDP-3.png\" alt=\"Studio PDP\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n          <strong>Sophie Tait<\/strong>Human Resources Director, Studio PDP &middot; London\n        <video preload=\"none\" playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mitch-jones-poster.jpg\">\n          <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/testimonial2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/>\n          <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-eu-v2i.applyflow.com\/bespoke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/testimonial2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/>\n        <\/video>\n        <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play Mitch Jones testimonial\">\n          Play video\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" id=\"tprev\" aria-label=\"Previous testimonial\">\n        <\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" id=\"tnext\" aria-label=\"Next testimonial\">\n        <\/button>\n      <h2>Tell us who you&#8217;re looking for.<\/h2>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\">Submit a brief &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"salaries\">\n    <h2>What Auckland pays in 2026.<\/h2>\n    Base salaries for architecture and design roles in Auckland, from our 2026\n      Salary Guide. Built from 1,890 survey responses, 1,200 placements and 65 recruiters\n      across our offices.\n    $110,000<p>What a registered architect at 6-10 years averages in Auckland, ahead of Wellington at $106,000 and Christchurch at $102,000.$130,000The average for senior architects and associates, the highest in New Zealand.$160k to $220kWhat directors and principals earn. Auckland leads every New Zealand market at leadership level.<\/p>\n    <p>Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide and Market Report.<\/p>\n    <button data-cat=\"arch\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\">Architecture<\/button><button data-cat=\"interior\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\">Interior Design<\/button><button data-cat=\"landscape\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\">Urban Design &#038; Landscape<\/button>\n    <table><thead><tr><th>Role<\/th><th>Low<\/th><th>Average<\/th><th>High<\/th><th>Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Grad of Architecture (2-6 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$60,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$75,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$85,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grad of Architecture (6-10 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$85,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$95,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$110,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registered Architect (3-6 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$80,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$90,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registered Architect (6-10 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$90,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$110,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$130,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior Architect \/ Associate<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$115,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$130,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$140,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Snr Associate \/ Project Director<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$140,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$160,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$180,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/salary-guide\/auckland\/\">See all 13 architecture roles in the full Auckland guide &rarr;<\/a><table><thead><tr><th>Role<\/th><th>Low<\/th><th>Average<\/th><th>High<\/th><th>Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Interior Designer (2-6 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$60,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$80,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$90,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Snr Interior Designer \/ Project Lead (6-10 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$90,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$110,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$120,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Associate<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$110,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$120,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$140,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design Director<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$130,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$160,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$200,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/salary-guide\/auckland\/\">See all 4 interior design roles in the full Auckland guide &rarr;<\/a><table><thead><tr><th>Role<\/th><th>Low<\/th><th>Average<\/th><th>High<\/th><th>Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Urban Designer (2-6 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$70,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$85,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Urban Designer (6-10 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$85,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$110,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$120,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assoc \/ Snr Urban Designer<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$110,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$120,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$140,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Urban Design Director<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$130,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$160,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$180,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Landscape Architect (2-6 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$70,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$85,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$100,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Landscape Architect (6-10 yrs)<\/td><td data-label=\"Low\">$85,000<\/td><td data-label=\"Average\">$100,000<\/td><td data-label=\"High\">$120,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/salary-guide\/auckland\/\">See all 8 urban design &#038; landscape roles in the full Auckland guide &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/salary-guide\/\">Download the 2026 Salary Guide &rarr;<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\">Talk to our Auckland team<\/a>\n    <p>Annual base salaries. Updated 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"faq\">\n          <h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n          <p>The questions we get asked most, by the people hiring and the people looking.<\/p>\n          <h3>Get in touch<\/h3>\n          <address>\n            Bespoke Careers Auckland<br \/>\n            <a href=\"tel:+61396631188\">+61 (0)3 9663 1188<\/a><br \/>\n            <a href=\"mailto:newzealand@bespokecareers.com\">newzealand@bespokecareers.com<\/a>\n          <\/address>\n        <details name=\"bcl-faq\">\n          <summary>Which roles do you recruit for in Auckland?<\/summary>\n          <p>Architecture, interior design, landscape and urban design, architectural and interior products, strategic appointments and business support, at every level from graduates to practice directors, across permanent, contract and temp-to-perm.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details name=\"bcl-faq\">\n          <summary>How much do architects and designers earn in Auckland?<\/summary>\n          <p>It varies by discipline, level and practice size. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/salary-guide\/auckland\/\">2026 Auckland Salary Guide<\/a> publishes real ranges for every role, alongside a benefits benchmark that studios use to shape packages.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details name=\"bcl-faq\">\n          <summary>How do your fees work?<\/summary>\n          <p>There are three ways to hire. Permanent recruitment is success-only. You only pay when we find you your dream hire, and our terms are sent as soon as you brief us. Contract runs on hourly rates agreed upfront, with payroll and compliance through us. Strategic search is retained and paid in three instalments, across engagement, shortlist and appointment.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details name=\"bcl-faq\">\n          <summary>Do you place contract as well as permanent staff?<\/summary>\n          <p>Yes. We have filled 1,664 contract roles for studios hiring against a deadline, alongside permanent and temp-to-perm placements. Contractors are referenced and skills-assessed before we put them forward, and a Monday call with a Thursday start is normal.<\/p>\n        <\/details>\n        <details name=\"bcl-faq\">\n          <summary>How do I register as a candidate?<\/summary>\n          <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/jobseekers\/cv-portfolio-drop\/\">Send your CV and portfolio<\/a>, apply through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespokecareers.com\/jobs\/in-auckland\/\">any Auckland job listing<\/a>, drop them into the form further up this page, or email <a href=\"mailto:newzealand@bespokecareers.com\">newzealand@bespokecareers.com<\/a>. 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