Practice Manager
Practice Manager leading operations, people, marketing, and finance across multiple NZ studios
Tō kamupene hou | Your new company
A well-established architectural practice with studios in Auckland and Whanganui, operating cohesively as one unified practice. The practice fosters a warm, relationship-focused culture where respect is earned, people are valued, and leaders balance high standards with genuine care.
Their work spans a diverse mix of commercial and community-focused projects across the North Island, supported by strong design leadership, technical capability, and a collaborative studio environment.
Tō tūranga hou | Your new role
This Practice Manager role leads the day-to-day operations of the practice, ensuring people, systems, workflows, finance, marketing activity, and studio environments run smoothly. You will bring structure, communication, and consistency across both offices, while also stepping into the strategic space and helping the Directors strengthen how the practice functions as it grows.
The role can be based in either the Auckland or Whanganui studio.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations, workflow visibility, and coordination across both studios
- Review existing systems, identify improvements, and implement better ways of working
- Support HR processes including documentation, reviews, recruitment, and onboarding
- Oversee office operations, facilities, H&S, IT liaison, and workspace readiness
- Lead marketing coordination: website updates, social media support, collateral, and campaign activity
- Maintain oversight of finance administration including invoicing, AP/AR tracking, payroll approvals, and month-end processes
- Support forecasting, fee tracking, and commercial consistency at an operational level
- Partner with Directors to support planning, communication, and delivery of practice-wide priorities
- Connect regularly with staff and leadership across both studios, including occasional face‑to‑face visits when helpful
Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed
- Operational management experience in an architecture, engineering, planning, or construction environment
- Confident communicator who builds trust and can hold clear, constructive conversations
- Strong finance administration ability with attention to accuracy and timeliness
- Highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused, with strong follow-through
- HR coordination experience and comfort supporting people processes
- Interest in marketing and contributing to practice profile-building activities
Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return
- 36-hour work week with a 12:30pm Friday finish
- 1.5 WFH days per week for Auckland-based employees (Tuesday and Friday)
- Supportive, people-first culture with genuine care for staff wellbeing
- A varied role offering meaningful influence across both studios
- Competitive salary and long-term career stability
Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now
If you're a confident operational leader who enjoys structure, people connection, and contributing to a creative professional environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me directly via Kaylee.Lloyd@hays.net.nz .
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Summary
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Industry
- Property & Real Estate
- Location
- South Auckland
- Specialism
- Accounting Support
- Ref:
- 2986887
Talk to a consultant
Talk to Kaylee Lloyd, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Auckland
Level 36, The ANZ Centre, 23-29 Albert Street
Telephone: 098841567
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