The New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) is required by statute and regulation to:

  • register architects who have been assessed as competent

  • review each architect's registration every five years

  • maintain a New Zealand Architects Register

  • investigate complaints.
     

Our vision is New Zealand architects equipped to make the best possible contribution to the built environment.
 

New Zealand's architects are professionals that typically have been through a five-year architectural education and have all undergone a rigorous registration procedure. Architects are bound by an architects’ code of ethics, are required to undertake regular professional development activities, and are accountable for their actions to the New Zealand Registered Architects Board.
 

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FAct sheets and key information

Becoming an Architect
Information for NZ secondary school students on becoming an architect.

Use of the title "architect"
Fact sheet explaining who can and can't use the title 'architect'.

Fees
The NZRAB is funded from fees paid by architects and registration applicants.

Code of Ethics
All New Zealand Registered Architects are bound by the Code of Minimum Standards of Ethical Conduct for Registered Architects.

 

Latest NZRAB News

  • NZRAB Board Chair recruitment process18 November 2024

    The Minister for Building and Construction has commenced a recruitment process for the appointment of a new NZRAB Board Chair. The role will be advertised for two weeks, closing on Sunday 1 December at midnight. Here is the link to the application page for the Board Chair's role. Please note that the full position description is linked at the bottom of the application page. If you have any follow-up questions, please reach out to info@nzrab.org.nz.

  • Temporary Board Chair and Deputy Chair appointed11 November 2024

    The Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Building and Construction, has approved the temporary appointment of Tony Orgias as Acting Board Chair, and Judith Corbelletto-Thompson as Acting Deputy Chair. Please join us in congratulating Tony and Judith in their temporary appointments.

  • Board Chair, Gina Jones, steps down 30 October 2024

    Board Chair, Gina Jones, has resigned with immediate effect. Gina joined the Board in 2017 and has chaired since 2018. She’s stepping down for medical reasons. 

    Gina has led the Board through significant change and improvements during her six-years as Chair. Under her leadership, the Board signed a mutual recognition agreement between New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, allowing architects to be more easily registered in each country. Similar arrangements are in place for architects from the United States and Singapore.

    Board achievements under her leadership also include:

    An informal disputes resolution service 

    Investigating Panels acting under the Board’s delegated authority for Complaints

    A reduction in the number of Disciplinary Hearings

    Efficiencies in recovering the costs of inquiries and disciplinary procedures 

    A focus on values, accessibility, and quality decision-making 

    Modernising processes 

    Working towards a fair, sustainable fee structure 

    Making submissions on architecture and building practice in New Zealand

    The Board is grateful for Gina’s strategic and values-based leadership and her lifetime commitment to excellent architecture practice. We wish her all the very best for her recovery.

    MBIE will commence recruitment for a new NZRAB Board Chair.

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