Lead Cadastral Surveyor – Hamilton, Waikato

NPAworldwide; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to lead the cadastral function for the Hamilton-based Waikato team. You will own cadastral surveys for land development and residential subdivision projects, establishing and verifying boundaries, and delivering defensible survey plans.

You’ll work with Directors on technical and strategic direction, mentor junior surveyors, and ensure compliance with legislation and LINZ requirements.

Qualifications

• Current professional surveyor's licence (or NZ-qualified equivalent).
• Tertiary qualification in surveying or related discipline.
• Solid experience in cadastral surveying and boundary determination.
• Confidence with modern surveying technology and software.
• Strong grasp of cadastral legislation and principles.
• Attention to detail and ability to read complex legal/technical docs.
• Strong communication across clients, legal teams and government agencies.
• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cadastral surveys to establish, verify and document boundaries.
• Prepare survey plans, diagrams and technical documentation for lodgement with authorities.
• Research title documents, historical records and existing survey data.
• Liaise with clients, legal reps and government agencies; resolve boundary disputes.
• Provide expert advice on boundary interpretation and subdivision feasibility.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with legislation, standards and codes.
• Work through 223/224 certifications with Council and LINZ datasets.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to the surveying team.
• Collaborate with Directors to shape service proposals and market positioning.

Skills

Cadastral surveying

Boundary determination

Mentoring

Surveying software

Cadastral legislation

Attention to detail

Legal documentation

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in surveying or related discipline

Tools

Surveying software

GPS equipment

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to lead the cadastral function for the Hamilton-based Waikato team. You will own cadastral surveys for land development and residential subdivision projects, establishing and verifying boundaries, and delivering defensible survey plans.

You’ll work with Directors on technical and strategic direction, mentor junior surveyors, and ensure compliance with legislation and LINZ requirements.