Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Survey Team deliver a diverse range of engineering and cadastral survey services in support of both capital and operational projects, which contribute to the growth and success of our City. We are part of the Technical Services and Design Unit who are an in-house shared service comprised of technical and design professionals responsible for providing specialist advice and services across the Council.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

In this role you will have true ownership over your work and will be responsible for seeing projects from conception right through to delivery. With full ownership comes full accountability so you'll need to be results focused and passionate about getting things right for the good of the community. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing cadastral and engineering surveying services for water supply, stormwater and wastewater utilities, roading, housing and recreation facilities to enable delivery of CCC's capital programme
• Providing advice to Property Consultancy and Legal Services relating to property purchases for Capital Programme projects
• Acting as a professional advisor for issues relating to legal and engineering surveying

You will also be able to work towards Registered Professional Surveyor (RPSurv) status. The work activities are wide and varied to assist with achieving that goal.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful, it is essential you hold a current Cadastral Licence and have a thorough understanding of the Canterbury Property Boundaries and Related Matters Act as you will be responsible for lodging cadastral survey datasets with Land Information New Zealand. You will also have:

• Relevant post-graduate cadastral and engineering surveyor experience
• Experience in a similar role in a large scale/complex organisation
• Developing experience with consultation and managing partnerships internally and externally.
• Excellent communication including report writing and presentation.
• Advanced computer skills in the Windows environment, including Landonline eSurveys and 12d Model data processing.

The team utilise a variety of modern survey equipment including UAV's laser scanners, the latest GPS and robotic total station equipment and the software to support the equipment. Having a keen interest in technology and innovation would be a distinct advantage.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

With a beautiful central city location, good work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to making Christchurch a better place to live and work, it's time to get in touch.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Hours of work hours per week

Position - Permanent

Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $105,450 to $117,167 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date - Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.