Landscape Architect
Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Warren and Mahoney are seeking a talented Landscape Architect to join our team in Wellington, with 4+ years experience. You will work collaboratively across studios 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 growing landscape & urban design 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 4 years' professional experience in Landscape Architecture, recognised by clients and collaborators for strong design and professional leadership
- Excellent design and 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 the design and delivery of landscape and public realm projects from concept through to construction documentation and site observation.
- 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).
Benefits:
We support the development of all our team through mentoring, Career Conversations twice a year, on-the-job training and formal training in both technical and soft skills.
Our active social culture includes sports teams, Friday drinks and plenty of other opportunities to get to know your colleagues. We offer plenty of scope for flexible and remote working, so our people can pursue their passions, raise families, and still advance their careers. We support our new parents by paying primary caregivers' three months' full salary and Kiwisaver/Superannuation contributions while on parental leave, with partners receiving 2 weeks' paid leave. We offer discounted medical insurance and have an employee assistance programme if you or your family are experiencing difficulty. We also acknowledge loyalty through our long-service award programme, plus all the little things - great coffee, fresh fruit, morning and afternoon snacks - that perk up your day.
A better future with Warren and Mahoney
At Warren and Mahoney, we believe everything is possible. 67 years of expertise has taught us that nothing great is made alone. Design isn't a process - it's a partnership and the best way to work is to work together.
Within our practice, we have deep expertise, a commitment to collaboration and a love of design. With a growing team of close to 300, we're the sum of the collective brilliance of our people. Our multidisciplinary teams work together across our seven Australasian locations with a strong culture of creativity and innovation.
We are proud of the rich, diverse and inclusive studio cultures 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.
Please visit our website www.wam.studio/careers to find out more about our organisation and view our portfolio of work.
