Landscape Architect
Ōtautahi | Christchurch
Grow your creative, technical and professional capability alongside leading landscape architects.
- Proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned, professional services firm
- Work with clients to forge a stronger connection between people and environments
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A great opportunity for career development and personal growth
At Boffa Miskell, landscape architecture is about creating meaningful design outcomes while also shaping places that strengthen connections between people and environment.
About the role
We are seeking an early-career Landscape Architect to join our Christchurch team. You will work alongside our team of experienced landscape architects and multi-disciplinary project teams, supporting a wide range of projects across Aotearoa. You’ll provide production support, including design support, so strengths in graphic and /or design documentation are essential. There might also be times where the role assists with undertaking site observation activities, meeting with contractors to ensure that our design work is being implemented as intended.
About You
You enjoy working as part of a team and are motivated by achieving positive design outcomes.
You have 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role and can demonstrate:
- A bachelor’s degree (Hons) or master’s degree in landscape architecture.
- Strong graphic skills and experience using a range of digital tools and techniques, including Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD and SketchUp, as well as hand drawing. REVIT skills are particularly advantageous.
- Experience working across the design process, including how ideas are developed from concept design through to construction documentation.
- Some on site implementation and/or observation experience.
- A strong eye for detail, composition and visual communication.
- The ability to communicate your ideas and design thinking in a clear, thoughtful and engaging way.
- A proactive approach to managing your work and meeting deadlines.
- A willingness to take initiative, contribute ideas, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Membership of the NZ Institute of Landscape Architects and an interest in achieving NZILA registration.
- A current full driver’s license.
What Boffa Miskell can offer you
- Competitive remuneration.
- Subsidised health insurance.
- Employer KiwiSaver contributions on top of base salary.
- Flexible working options and technology support.
- An enhanced Parental Leave policy.
- Tailored wellbeing resources and programmes.
- Access to the WorkRide Scheme.
- An internal mentoring programme
About Boffa Miskell
Te Tāhuhu Our Purpose – Together Shaping Better Places
Boffa Miskell is a leading New Zealand professional services consultancy dedicated to achieving better outcomes for our environment and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, with a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients and projects. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment and are committed to helping our people balance work, family and personal life. Our inclusive culture and focus on professional development ensure our people can grow, excel and contribute meaningfully.
You can explore our projects and activities on our website or LinkedIn page.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
Click Apply and complete our online application form. You will be required to upload a Cover letter and CV.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will close on: Wednesday 24 June 2026.
We are unable to consider applications from any candidates who do not currently have the right to work in New Zealand.
We are not accepting applications submitted via recruitment agencies for this role.
