Entry-Level Survey Assistant: Hands-On Field Training

Fletcher Building Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer KiwiSaver contributions 4%

Discounts and family benefits

Job summary

Fletcher Construction is seeking a Survey Assistant to join our team delivering Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project in Lower Hutt. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning alongside an experienced survey team while contributing to a major infrastructure programme.

You’ll help set up equipment, assist with monitoring and levelling, and participate in data processing and survey software as your skills grow.

Qualifications

• Secondary school qualifications, including maths.
• A basic understanding of surveying principles and survey equipment would be beneficial.
• Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn, take initiative and build your skills through training and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, check and care for survey equipment so it is ready for accurate field work.
• Assist surveyors with monitoring, levelling and other day-to-day survey tasks.
• Complete simple surveys under supervision, and independently as your capability grows.
• Support the accurate set-out of roads and structures across the project.
• Learn to process survey data and use survey software as part of the wider workflow.
• Contribute to safe, tidy work areas and take part in project health and safety activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Secondary school maths

Job description

Fletcher Construction is seeking a Survey Assistant to join our team delivering Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi project in Lower Hutt. This entry-level role offers hands-on learning alongside an experienced survey team while contributing to a major infrastructure programme.

You’ll help set up equipment, assist with monitoring and levelling, and participate in data processing and survey software as your skills grow.