Principal Landscape Architect Public Realm

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST -

Principal Landscape Architect Public Realm

• Lead and influence Auckland Council’s public realm and place-shaping outcomes across Tāmaki Makaurau
• Deliver innovative landscape architecture and urban design solutions across complex, high-profile projects
• Join a collaborative and design-led team shaping resilient, people-focused urban environments

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

We are currently taking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Principal Landscape Architect – Public Realm within the Design team, Auckland Urban Development Office.

This is a strategic and influential role responsible for providing specialist public realm design leadership across a diverse programme of urban development and infrastructure projects. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute expert technical advice, lead design processes, and help shape high-quality public spaces that support Auckland’s growth and liveability outcomes.

You will work across projects at varying scales and complexity — from waterfront and town centre upgrades through to new neighbourhood and streetscape design initiatives, while supporting design excellence and integrated place outcomes across the organisation.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Leading and delivering public realm design work from strategic visioning and concept development through to detailed design input
• Preparing project briefs, procuring consultants, and managing multidisciplinary design teams
• Providing expert technical advice on development proposals, infrastructure projects, and public realm outcomes
• Reviewing external design proposals and negotiating design outcomes with developers, consultants, and stakeholders
• Presenting design recommendations and influencing strategic urban design outcomes across Auckland Council programmes

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Tono Mai: Apply Now! You can find the position description here

Applications close: Friday 22nd May – 12pm

This role is a Band (I)

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Employees in receipt of salary protection and/or on the predecessor Council terms and conditions of employment, please note that the salary protection and/or predecessor Council terms and conditions, including relocation, apply to your current position. Should you change to a new position (other than any secondment) you will be issued with a new employment letter of offer with current Auckland Council terms and conditions.