Lead Licensed Cadastral Surveyor Subdivisions & Growth

Survey and Spatial New Zealand; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funding

Individual development plan

Ownership opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Faction Land Surveying, a Christchurch-based practice, seeks a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to lead diverse projects across boundary surveys, topography, construction setout and subdivision work. Youll work with our tight-knit team, applying cadastral expertise to support consent processes and client goals while mentoring junior staff.

You will manage survey deliverables, coordinate field crews, and collaborate with councils, engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Licensed Cadastral Surveyor status.
• Strong cadastral surveying experience with subdivisions and land development.
• Ability to interpret title matters, easements and subdivision requirements.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently with the team support.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting boundary, topographic, construction and subdivision projects.
• Preparing and reviewing survey data, calculations, scheme plans and related documentation.
• Coordinating field crews and technical staff to keep projects progressing.
• Advising clients on subdivision feasibility and development pathways.
• Liaising with councils, planners, engineers and other consultants.
• Applying professional judgement to complex surveying matters.
• Providing technical guidance to junior surveyors and technicians.
• Ensuring cadastral work meets regulatory and quality standards.
• Contributing to improvements in workflows and technology.
• Preparing, reviewing or contributing to subdivision resource consent applications.

Skills

Cadastral surveying

Subdivisions

Client liaison

Project management

Tools

Survey software

Field technology

Digital workflows

Job description

Faction Land Surveying, a Christchurch-based practice, seeks a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor to lead diverse projects across boundary surveys, topography, construction setout and subdivision work. Youll work with our tight-knit team, applying cadastral expertise to support consent processes and client goals while mentoring junior staff.

You will manage survey deliverables, coordinate field crews, and collaborate with councils, engineers and designers.