About the role
At Boffa Miskell, landscape architecture is more than creating beautiful spaces. It’s shaping places that connect people, culture and environment. We’re looking for up to two graduate or early-career Landscape Architects to join our Christchurch or Queenstown teams.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative landscape architecture practice, working alongside experienced designers and specialists across a wide range of disciplines. Our projects are diverse, from vibrant public spaces and urban environments to significant landscape and environmental projects.
We offer the opportunity to develop as a well-rounded landscape architect, contributing to projects from early design thinking and concept development through to detailed design, documentation and construction. You will have opportunities to visit sites, engage with the wider project team and see your ideas translated into built outcomes.
We value fresh perspectives, curiosity and initiative. You will be encouraged to bring your own ideas, challenge thinking and grow as a landscape architect within a supportive and experienced team.
About You
You may be a recent graduate or have up to 5 years’ experience. More importantly, you have a passion for landscape architecture, a strong design sensibility and a desire to keep learning and developing. You will also bring:
- Design Passion and Creativity: A strong interest in design, spatial thinking and creating meaningful landscape outcomes.
- Graphic and technical skills: Strong visual communication and graphic presentation skills, including hand drawing and digital tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and AutoCAD. REVIT and Rhino skills are a real bonus.
- Design process understanding: An appreciation of how ideas evolve from concept through to detailed design and construction.
- Attention to detail: A good eye for compositions, materials, detailing and design quality.
- Communication and collaboration: The confidence and ability to communicate your ideas and design thinking clearly, thoughtfully and in an engaging way, both in writing and in person.
- Curiosity and initiative: A willingness to explore ideas, ask questions, take initiative and embrace opportunities to learn.
- Organisation: A proactive approach to managing your work and meeting deadlines.
- Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree (Hons) or master’s degree in landscape architecture.
- An interest in professional development and working towards NZILA registration is encouraged.
- A current full driver’s licence.
What Boffa Miskell can offer you
- Competitive remuneration.
- Subsidised health insurance.
- Employer KiwiSaver contributions on top of base salary.
- Flexible working options and technology support.
- An enhanced Parental Leave policy.
- Tailored wellbeing resources and programmes.
- Access to the WorkRide Scheme.
- An internal mentoring programme.
About Boffa Miskell
Te Tāhuhu Our Purpose – Together Shaping Better Places
Boffa Miskell is a leading New Zealand professional services consultancy dedicated to achieving better outcomes for our environment and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, with a diverse and expanding portfolio of clients and projects. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment and are committed to helping our people balance work, family and personal life. Our inclusive culture and focus on professional development ensure our people can grow, excel and contribute meaningfully.
How to apply
Go to https://www.boffamiskell.co.nz/careers and complete the online application form. Please upload a Cover letter, CV, and a portfolio of your design and graphic work. In your cover letter, tell us whether you’d prefer to be based in Christchurch or Queenstown.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will close on: Friday, 20 November 2026.
We are unable to consider applications from any candidates who do not currently have the right to work in New Zealand.
We are not accepting applications submitted via recruitment agencies for this role.
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