Assistant Surveyor - Land Development

Joyn; Papakura; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an entry-level Survey Assistant to join our Auckland operations. You will support surveyors across active land development sites, learn field techniques, and contribute to accurate data collection on large scale projects.

This role suits school leavers or graduates eager to build a career in civil construction, with early starts, long days, and strong safety culture. Hours are Mon–Sat, 10+ hours, with 6:45am starts and on-site training to develop practical surveying

Qualifications

• Entry level role – no prior surveying experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transport, setup and packing down of survey equipment across active civil sites.
• Support surveyors with field measurements including distances, levels and site data collection.
• Assist with setting out and marking survey points and pegs.
• Help prepare work areas, ensuring sites are ready for survey work.
• Record and check field data accurately, supporting data capture.
• Maintain survey equipment and support safe handling practices on site.
• Work closely with the survey team to ensure accuracy, safety and efficiency across all tasks.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

No prior surveying experience required

Tools

Total Station

GPS survey equipment

Data loggers

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Proudly New Zealand-owned and operated, this well-respected civil contractor is the preferred delivery partner for selected large development companies working on substantial, high-quality greenfields land development projects across Auckland. Construction here is a way of life. With a strong build once, build right philosophy, project teams are embedded on their projects from start to finish, building deep site knowledge, accountability, and pride in the end result.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Survey Manager and Site Project Manager, your primary role is to support the survey team across active land development projects. The projects are Auckland-wide but primarily in greater North Auckland.

This is an entry level role, and we are hiring on attitude, work ethic and drive to build a career in civil construction. You could be a school leaver or a survey graduate looking to build a long‑term pathway within surveying or wider civil construction teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the transport, setup and packing down of survey equipment across active civil sites.
• Support surveyors with field measurements including distances, levels and site data collection.
• Assist with setting out and marking survey points and pegs.
• Help prepare work areas, ensuring sites are ready for survey work.
• Record and check field data accurately, supporting data capture.
• Maintain survey equipment and support safe handling practices on site.
• Work closely with the survey team to ensure accuracy, safety and efficiency across all tasks.

Your experience

• Entry level role – no prior surveying experience required.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Not afraid of hard work, long hours or early starts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
• Strong safety awareness and practical problem‑solving mindset.
• Must be willing to commit to a site‑driven environment (Mon–Sat, 10+ hour days, 6:45am starts).
• Full NZ Driver License preferred.

What’s in it for you?

The opportunity to join a well-established Kiwi‑owned civil contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine long‑term career pathways. You’ll work alongside experienced surveyors, engineers and site teams who take pride in their work and are committed to developing good people. In return for your attitude and commitment, you’ll gain real on‑the‑job training, exposure to large-scale civil projects, and a clear pathway forward within surveying or broader civil construction roles.

To apply for this opportunity, you must be a New Zealand Citizen, Resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid Work Visa.