Surveyor /Technician

7 days ago

Waikanae, Wellington, New Zealand Twoticks Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000 per year
About the opportunity:

An additional graduate and/or technician surveyor is being added to a long-established land development consultancy in one of New Zealand's fastest growing Tier 1 regions. With several significant neighbourhood and multi-stage subdivision projects commencing in 2026, the role provides hands-on mentoring, project responsibility at the appropriate level, and the lifestyle advantages of working on the Kapiti Coast.

Role description:

The Surveyor/Technician will deliver a mix of cadastral, topographical, and engineering surveys using modern GNSS, RTS, and drone equipment. The role covers field capture through to data processing, survey plans, and client communication using 12d, Landonline, and Landonline support tools. The level of responsibility will scale to match experience.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Cadastral, topographical and engineering survey fieldwork
  • Operating GPS, drones and modern survey tech
  • Survey data processing and quality assurance in 12d
  • Preparing plans and supporting documentation
  • Client communication and project ownership at the right level
This role will suit someone with all or some of the following background/experience/qualities:

  • Graduate with the following

  • BSurv degree

  • Or Experience technician with

  • 3–5+ years technician exp in cadastral/topo/engineering surveys

This role will suit you if you have:
  • Great communication skills and show attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Confidence using GPS equipment, drones
  • Strong 12d, BrisCad and Landonline skills
About the company:

For more than three decades, this consultancy has helped shape new neighbourhoods across the wider lower North Island region - from small urban projects to the district's largest multi-stage developments. The business works as one integrated team of surveyors, engineers, planners and development specialists, supporting many of the region's major growth landholdings and fast-track consenting programmes, with further significant developments commencing in 2026. This consultancy has recently won awards for Employer Excellence and Professional Services Excellence, which demonstrates that their technical and strategic excellence is at a high level.

What they will offer
  • Competitive upper-quartile salary based on experience
  • Mentoring from Licensed Cadastral Surveyors
  • Clear career and responsibility progression pathways
  • Long-term lower North Island development project pipeline
  • Integrated multi-disciplinary team structure
  • Supportive, social and people-focused culture
To find out more:

If you want great projects, real growth, and a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via the link or email any enquiries to