Does Architectus pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Architectus employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Architectus. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Architectus?

78% of Architectus employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Architectus 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Architectus?

Architect (12) , Senior Architect (5) , Graduate Architect (4) , Architectural Graduate (3) , Associate (3) , Designer (3) , Interior Designer (3) , Project Coordinator (3) , Graduate Student (2) , Senior Designer (2) , Senior Team Member (2)

What are the pros of working at Architectus according to real employee reviews?

"Nice people and supportive of being a student" ((in 14 reviews)); "commercial, education, residential, urban design, urban planning, public buildings, aviation, rail, etc. Collaborates with many international architects, good at winning design competitions, great staff, good management, you can learn a lot." ((in 3 reviews)); "Designed Workspaces: The office is aesthetically pleasing and well" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Architectus according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours. . . . . ." ((in 5 reviews)); "it needs better management ..." ((in 4 reviews)); "It is very difficult to complete your job when the management team is lacking a clear direction and is not exhibiting clear leadership." ((in 3 reviews)); "Some, pay is bad hours are bad" ((in 3 reviews)); "A high performing pay rise is 5 percent and any bonuses are given only to senior management who very conveniently go home at 5 30pm every night." ((in 2 reviews))

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Managers act like they are in high school, gaslight and favouring cliques over respecting real skill or talent. - Senior Designer Architectus Employee Review

1.0

Oct 9, 2025

Senior designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High-profile projects. The scale and visibility of the work rewarding,

Cons

Unfortunately, the micro-culture at Architectus is toxic and undermines professional growth. The business model relies on hiring talent from other top-tier firms rather than nurturing and developing people internally. If you’re new and don’t already have a strong internal network, you may find your career quickly undermined by gossip and politics. Managers and teams often behave more like schoolyard cliques than professionals, and bullying or exclusion is tolerated. Skill and experience are less valued than being part of the inner circle, which leaves talented individuals feeling used up and discarded rather than supported to thrive.

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5.0

Jun 19, 2022

Architectural graduate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Community of everyone who works there

Cons

Long hours and high stress deadlines

3.0

Jun 15, 2026

Graduate of architecture

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good support depending on team

Cons

Auckland Office: Strictly 8:30-5:30PM (minimum), no flexibility, including if you have children No overtime payment discussed. If extra hours are worked in the week, they do not add up to hours required to work in week, no time in lieu. Suppliers and supplier food offers are restricted. No personal music and earphones allowed in the office. Working from home is only on a Wednesday, and that is looked down on. No bananas are allowed to be eaten in the office. No food is allowed to be eaten at a desk. Lunch time is strictly 1-2PM sharp. If you do not follow the above, you are pulled aside for a meeting.

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