Principal Landscape Architect Public Realm

Principal Landscape Architect Public Realm

• Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity (January 2026 – 18 December 2026)
• Create amazing public spaces that shape the future of Tāmaki Makaurau
• Play a leading role in delivering the City Centre Masterplan

Auckland Council’s Auckland Urban Development Office (AUDO) has an opportunity for a Principal Landscape Architect to join the Design and Placemaking team on a fixed term, full-time contract from January 2026 to 18 December 2026.

This is a critical role supporting the delivery of the City Centre Masterplan and other regeneration programmes across Tāmaki Makaurau. The role provides design leadership to ensure high-quality urban design and public realm outcomes that enhance Auckland’s identity and liveability.

This is a hybrid position.

You could expect to work on :

This role requires experience in Landscape Architecture and Public Realm Design. You will have worked in similar roles within large, complex, or public sector environments.

We are looking for someone with :

design or significant vocational experience.

A full and clean NZ Driver’s Licence is preferred.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts!

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

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

You can find the position description here

Applications close : Sunday 23rd November 2025

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.

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.

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