Landscape architect, Kaihoahoa whenua
Also known as
- Landscaper, parks and open spaces designer, urban landscape designer, garden designer, landscape designer, landscape planner, senior landscape architect
Landscape architects plan, design and advise on the construction of urban, rural, residential and public landscapes. They may manage and conserve natural or heritage landscapes and parks.
2:20 mins
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$64K to $114K
Most common
$152K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Landscape architects
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends
- usually work in offices, studios or outdoors and may travel locally or nationally
- may work outside in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be creative, solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- create graphical representations of structures or landscapes
- discuss designs or plans with clients
- incorporate green features into the design of structures or facilities
- inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards
- analyse physical, survey, or geographic data
- perform marketing activities
- supervise engineering or other technical personnel
- explain project details to the general public
- create maps
- prepare detailed work plans
You need a qualification to become a landscape architect.
You may need
- to be registered with the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects
- experience in landscape architecture
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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