Senior Landscape Architect
Wellington
About the role:
We are seeking an established Senior Landscape Architect to join our team in Wellington. 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 help shape the growth of our landscape team and to engage with creating 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 10 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 with an active NZILA registration.
A better future with Warren and Mahoney
At Warren and Mahoney, we believe everything is possible. 65 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 350, 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 to find out more about our organisation and view our portfolio of work.
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.
How to apply:
If this sounds like you, please submit an online application with your CV. If you would like to discuss the role on a confidential basis, please contact Samara Haver at samara.haver@wam.studio.
Our hiring team will be reviewing all applications over the next couple of weeks and will let you know of the outcome accordingly.
Don’t meet every single requirement? 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.
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.
In your application, feel free to let us know what your pronouns are (for example, she/her, he/him, they/them etc).
Please note: 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.
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