Landscape Planner / Urban Designer

Te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui | Wellington (Ōtautahi | Christchurch Considered)

Are you passionate about shaping great place, working with a wide variety of clients throughout New Zealand? Do you want to be part of a team that’s collaborative, forward-thinking, and making a real impact? DCM Urban is looking for a Landscape Planner / Urban Designer to join us in our Wellington office – but if you're in Christchurch, lets talk.

Who We Are

At DCM Urban, we’re not just another planning and design firm – we’re an energetic, innovative team that’s passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable spaces. Our projects are diverse, challenging, and meaningful, spanning urban design, master planning, and landscape architecture.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Exciting Projects – Work on a mix of urban design and landscape planning projects that make a real difference all over New Zealand.
• Collaborative Culture – We value fresh ideas, open conversations, and creative problem-solving.
• Growth & Development – Career progression, learning opportunities, and chances to step up.
• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexibility because we get that work isn’t everything
• Innovative & Future-Focused – We use cutting-edge tools and creative thinking to shape urban spaces.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will be in a landscape planning role, working on writing assessment reports, including Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and Urban Design Assessments.
• You will be responsible for crafting clear, structured, and well-researched reports that communicate complex design and planning issues to clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Your work will ensure all project details are captured and presented effectively to support decision-making processes. Depending on your level of experience you may have the opportunity to present expert evidence at Council hearings or Environment Court.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A degree in landscape architecture and/or urban design, with relevant experience, minimum of four years, in landscape planning and/ or urban design.
• New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects – Tuia Pito Ora (NZLIA) Registered is desirable.
• Strong assessment and report writing skills – You must be able to produce clear, concise, and well-structured reports in line with NZILA assessment guidance that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to stakeholders and presenting expert evidence at RMA hearings as an expert witness.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, GIS) is beneficial.

Sound like you? If you're excited about contributing to meaningful projects in a creative, supportive environment, send us your CV and portfolio today.

We look forward to hearing from you! office@dcmurban.com