CAD Draughtsperson
Ōtautahi Christchurch
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About the team - Ko te rōpū nei
The Technical Services and Design Unit who are an in-house shared service comprised of technical and design professionals responsible for providing specialist advice and services across the Council.
About the role - Ko te mahi nei
Sitting in the Landscape Architecture and Environment team, the CAD Draughtsperson is responsible for the following:
- Utilising advanced skills in VectorWorks, ArcGIS and/or MicroStation/AutoCAD to meet the draughting requirements requested
- Preparing 3D visualisations, publicity, consultation and other graphical material
- Preparing base plans showing existing topographical data, cadastral boundaries, services and aerial photos
- Constructively contributing to multi-discipline project teams covering both the design and implementation phases of projects
- Maintaining relationships between the Technical Services and Design team and the internal and external stakeholders
About you - Ko Koe Tēnei
Our project needs span across multiple teams; so, you will have clear communication and strong collaboration skills. You deliver and receive information with ease, and you are comfortable when building and maintaining relationships between the team, internal groups and with external stakeholders.
You will also bring:
- a qualification in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering (Civil), Construction, Draughting or similar
- three to five years of relevant post-qualification draughting and design experience
- advanced capability with VectorWorks, ArcGIS and/or MicroStation/AutoCAD
- advanced computer skills in the Microsoft Office environment.
What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?
Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community.
You will also benefit from the following:
- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts
If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.
Additional Information - Ko ētahi atu kōrero
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
- Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
- Position - Permanent, full-time
- Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices
- Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $74,394 to $82,660 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles
Applications close on Sunday, 14 September 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
To apply for this job, please go to our job site https://www.cccjobs.co.nz/home and enter the job code 40144NZILA
