Kaihoahoa Whenua

**Kaihoahoa Whenua / Landscape Architect (Tauranga)**

Join our **Design Practice** as a Kaihoahoa Whenua / Landscape Architect in our dynamic and growing studio based in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

Our team are a friendly and enthusiastic group, who benefit from and appreciate the work-life balance that living in **Tauranga Moana** provides. We strive for a supportive, collaborative, and creative work environment, where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged. Our studio is gaining recognition through our design approach and our commitment to transforming the world around us alongside our clients and in partnership with **mana whenua**.

While being based in **Beca’s Tauranga Design Studio**, you will be part of a nation-wide Design Practice of **70+ Landscape Architects, Architects and Urban Designers** working in both Tauranga and our studios in Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, and Christchurch.

You will be working with a team that has developed a leading design reputation and emphasis on **coastal resilience, transport modal-shift, masterplanning, play and cultural design projects**. Our recent success, winning the design of the destination **Waterfront Playground** here in Tauranga is an amazing opportunity. Other recently completed projects we are genuinely proud of include Iwi and Marae Masterplans, Apia and Vanuatu Waterfront Rehabilitation, Te Ara Tika Pedestrian Bridge, and the Raglan Wharf Coastal Redevelopment.

**Te Kāinga Rua | The Opportunity**

Tauranga is experiencing the most exciting urban growth and city transformational outcomes in Aotearoa. This role will suit a creative, team-orientated individual who’s keen on problem solving and designing through a range of scales.

Joining our team will mean:

- A focus on **impactful projects** across Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that have a lasting and meaningful impact on communities. You will play a crucial role in shaping sustainable and resilient landscapes for generations to come.
- A commitment to your **professional development**. You will have access to ongoing training opportunities, workshops, and mentorship programs to enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
- Value the importance of maintaining a **healthy work-life balance**. We offer flexible working hours and opportunities.

Some key aspects for success in this role include:

- In the early stage of your career 2-5 years’ experience
- A Bachelor or Master of landscape architecture and or Urban Design
- Strong visual and written communication skills
- Self-directed, critically minded, displaying a growth mindset
- Skilled user of Adobe Creative-Suite, AutoCAD and SketchUp (Revit as bonus points)