Senior Landscape Architect
Auckland CBD
A BETTER FUTURE WITH WARREN AND MAHONEY
At Warren and Mahoney, we’re a team of designers, makers and enablers. We’re researchers and strategists, advocates and futurists. We are committed to delivering better futures for people, place, and planet. We are leaders and enablers of our future cities, where shared experiences are enriched through our passion for creative innovation and excellence.
With a growing team of close to 350, we’re the sum of the collective brilliance of our people. We engage the very best talent, welcoming a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds so we deeply engage with our clients and communities.
We are proud of the rich, diverse and inclusive studio culture and embedded cultural processes where we seek to unlock the true identity for every project and potential of indigenous design in Aotearoa, the Pacific and beyond.
Our diverse range of work provides a variety of opportunities across many sectors for our team to continually grow new skills and experiences. We are searching for dynamic and brilliant designers with diverse perspectives that can imagine new futures with us.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking an established Landscape Architect to join our team. Working closely with the Group Landscape Architecture Lead, you will work collaboratively with a highly engaged team to collectively lead and develop the design and delivery of exceptional urban spaces and landscapes.
You will be challenged and supported to learn and develop as a landscape architect working alongside industry leading design professionals. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a newly formed team helping to create a better future through authentic, sustainable, ambitious and city shaping design.
WHAT EXPERIENCE/SKILLS YOU WILL HAVE:
- A Bachelor Degree (Hons) or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture.
- At least 6 years’ professional experience in Landscape Architecture, recognised by clients and collaborators for strong design and professional leadership.
- Excellent graphic skills with experience in the use of a range of digital tools and techniques, including Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, REVIT, as well as hand drawing.
- A belief in collaboration and the value of diversity of experience in shaping authentic places.
- A passion for the design of regenerative landscapes and the public realm.
- Experience with co-design and Iwi/mana whenua engagement.
- A creative and curious mindset with an ability to think both spatially and laterally.
- Strong attention to detail and aptitude for the technical and technology.
- Experience in managing the design and delivery of landscape and public realm projects from concept through to construction documentation.
- Ability to coach and mentor other team members.
- A design led approach to problem-solving that seeks opportunity and innovation when challenged.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Are a member of the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects and have an interest in achieving NZILA registration (if you’ve not already done so).
If this sounds like you, please submit an online application with your CV.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Warren and Mahoney, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We are unable to consider applications from candidates that do not currently have the right to live and work in New Zealand. To be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, you should be a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa.
Please let us know if you need any adjustments throughout the application or interview process. We also encourage expressions of interest from applicants interested in discussing flexible work options.
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