Landscape Architect - Senior / Associate
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Help Shape Aotearoa’s Urban Future
Are you a Landscape Architect looking for the next meaningful step in your career? We are looking for a Senior / Associate to join our Auckland team at Barker & Associates (B&A) - one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest specialist planning and urban design consultancies.
The Role
In this role, you’ll provide high-quality landscape architecture services across a diverse range of projects, for a variety of private and public sector clients. You’ll lead your own projects, while helping to mentor and develop the team and contribute to the wider direction of the company.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading a range of projects in the Auckland region and across New Zealand
- Preparing site & context analysis to support due diligence reports or inform concept/structure planning
- Managing budgets, timelines, and reviewing work prepared by junior and intermediate planning staff
- Preparing Landscape and Visual Assessments independently (including graphic supplements)
- Scoping and preparing tender documents and fee proposals
- Developing and maintaining client relationships
Why Join B&A?
At B&A, we value quality, collaboration, and community. You’ll be joining a team of over 70 professionals who are involved in nation-wide projects including:
- Large and small-scale residential and commercial projects
- Future development strategies, spatial plans and plan reviews nationwide
- Fast track projects across New Zealand Recent projects include:
- Surf Park Development, Silverdale
- Milldale Housing Development, Auckland
- Whakatupu Housing Development, Mangawhai
- George St Apartment Development Podium & Plaza Design, Auckland CBD
What We Offer
- A competitive salary
- A flexible, people-first work culture
- Mentoring and ongoing training opportunities
- A supportive, experienced team that backs your growth
- The opportunity to contribute to projects that have real, long-term impact
About You
- An undergraduate degree in landscape architecture and a Registered member of the NZILA (or working towards it)
- 5+ years of experience (ideally within NZ)
- Excellent visual presentation skills and a high degree of computer literacy and proficiency with relevant software products (including at a minimum Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD)
- Proactive approach with the ability to manage personal workload, work efficiently and deliver within timeframes
- Strong relationship building and collaboration skills
Questions About the Role
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cam Wallace on 027 255 1141
How to Apply
Applications close on 11 May and will be treated in strict confidence. Applications are considered in the order they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Please email applications to Charlie Durber at CharlieD@barker.co.nz
