Graduate Landscape Architect

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

The Spaces and Places team is responsible for the planning, delivery and ongoing management of parks, open spaces, community facilities and Council property. We create and care for spaces and places that our communities love and where our environment can thrive.

As part of the Spaces and Places Design team, you’ll join a passionate and professional group that designs all the fun spaces in Tauranga City! As a Graduate Landscape Architect, you’ll support a wide variety of projects – from walkways, playgrounds and parks to streetscapes and public spaces. You’ll be involved in everything from concept design to construction documentation, and you’ll also help bring ideas to life through high-quality illustrations and visualisations.

This is a design-focused role, perfect for someone who’s confident with drawing, modelling and graphic design tools, keen to grow their skills alongside seasoned professionals and gain valuable exposure to real projects.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or a similar field.
• Strong drawing and graphic design skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks, and 3D modelling tools like SketchUp.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain ideas simply.
• Attention to detail and a good sense of the bigger picture.
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and a willingness to contribute to team culture.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Ana Hancock at ana.hancock@tauranga.govt.nz  

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will close Sunday 9th November 

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Graduate Landscape Architect