Modular Housing Designer (LBP Draftsperson or Builder‑Designer)
Árbol is growing fast, and we’re on the lookout for a passionate, intuitive, technically sharp, and genuinely fun LBP Designer to join our expanding team.
We don’t build like everyone else. We’ve carved our own path, crafting healthier, longer‑lasting, energy‑efficient, and environmentally responsible homes for Kiwis. Every Árbol home is designed with European low‑energy principles, built to high‑performance or Passive House standards, fully constructed in our Cromwell facility, and delivered to sites across New Zealand.
From Tutukaka in the Far North to Papatowai in the deep South, our homes are redefining what quality living can be.
🌿 What You’ll Bring
A confident, qualified approach to residential design
Strong experience working with clients and navigating council processes
A willingness to jump into new concepts and push boundaries
A collaborative mindset and the ability to support and mentor other team members (2pax)
🛠️ Your Responsibilities
Full design and detailing of Árbol homes, from concept to completion
Managing building consent documentation and council coordination
Guiding and supporting our design team of 2, as we continue to grow
⭐ Ideally, You’ll Have
10+ years of residential design experience
Strong capability in relevant design software (Revit Preffered)
LBP Design registration
📍 Location & Work Style
We’d love you to be based in Cromwell, or able to work from our office at least three days a week.
This role will start part‑time and grow quickly into full‑time as our pipeline expands, perfect for someone ready to step into a long‑term, impactful role.
🌱 Why Árbol
If you want to be part of a team genuinely changing how New Zealand builds, creating homes that are healthier for people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you.
www.arbol.co.nz
Employer questions
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
- How many years of residential design experience do you have?
- Which of the following CAD software do you have experience with?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
Company profile
Árbol's responsibility is to positively impact our environment, setting standards for homes, where families make decades worth of memories.