Graduate/Intermediate Land Surveyor

Ready to kick off your surveying career with real variety, strong mentoring, and a clear path to licensing? This is a standout opportunity to learn fast, work across genuinely interesting projects, and build a long-term career in Canterbury.

This is a well-established, multidisciplinary surveying and professional services consultancy with a strong footprint across the South Island. Known for investing in their people, they combine modern technology with experienced leadership and a supportive, down-to-earth culture. You’ll be joining a team that values learning, collaboration, and doing things properly.

About the role:
Based in Christchurch, this graduate surveyor role is open to candidates at different stages of their early career, as long as you hold a BSurv qualification. You’ll work closely with licensed surveyors and experienced professionals who are genuinely committed to mentoring and supporting you through the licensing pathway.

What sets this role apart is the breadth of work. You won’t be stuck doing the same tasks on repeat. Instead, you’ll gain exposure to a wide, creative mix of projects that will accelerate your technical development and keep things interesting.

What’s on offer

• A clear, supported pathway toward surveyor licensing
• Competitive salary, tailored to your experience level
• Very strong medical insurance coverage
• Long-term career development within a stable, respected consultancy
• Exposure to modern tech and innovative surveying methods

Key responsibilities

• Supporting licensed surveyors across a broad range of projects
• Working on land development and infrastructure surveys
• Involvement in forestry mapping and spatial data capture
• Exposure to laser scanning, UAV and USV technologies
• Office and field-based work with increasing responsibility over time

What you will need

• A BSurv qualification
• A genuine interest in developing toward licensing
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Physical fitness
• NZ working rights and relevant experience

If you’re a graduate surveyor looking for more than just a foot in the door — and want real mentoring, variety, and progression — this is a role worth exploring. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Contact John at [email protected]