Licensed Cadastral Land Surveyor

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

Job Description

Licensed Cadastral Surveyor Waikato

Hamilton-based | Land Development & Residential Surveying | Lead the Cadastral Function

If you're a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor who wants real ownership of your work rather than being another cog in a big-firm machine, this one's worth a proper look.

We're working with a brilliant, expanding team in the Waikato, to find their next Licensed Cadastral Surveyor for the Hamilton branch. This isn't a support role you'll be leading the surveying function, driving how projects get delivered, and working alongside the Directors on the technical and strategic side of the business.

The Role

You'll take ownership of cadastral surveys across land development and residential subdivision projects throughout the Waikato establishing and verifying boundaries, resolving disputes, and turning technical fieldwork into clean, defensible survey plans that hold up with LINZ and Council.

Day To Day, You'll Be

• Conducting cadastral surveys to establish, verify and document land boundaries and property divisions
• Preparing survey plans, diagrams and technical documentation for lodgement with relevant authorities
• Researching and interpreting title documents, historical records and existing survey data
• Liaising directly with clients, legal representatives and government agencies including resolving boundary disputes
• Providing expert advice on boundary interpretation and subdivision feasibility
• Managing risk across survey projects and ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and professional codes
• Working through 223/224 certifications with Council and getting datasets approved with LINZ
• Mentoring and providing technical oversight to the wider surveying team
• Working closely with Directors to shape service proposals and the firm's market positioning

About You

We're after someone who wants to be the technical authority in the room, not just execute someone else's plan.

You'll Bring

• A current professional surveyor's licence (or equivalent recognised NZ qualification)
• A tertiary qualification in surveying or a related discipline
• Solid, demonstrated experience in cadastral surveying and boundary determination
• Confidence with modern surveying technology and software
• A strong grasp of cadastral legislation and principles
• Sharp attention to detail the kind that catches the thing everyone else missed
• The ability to read and interpret complex legal and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills across clients, legal teams and government agencies
• Sound judgement and genuine problem-solving ability
• A track record of, or appetite for, mentoring and supporting less experienced surveyors

Why This One's Different

This is a genuine leadership opportunity, not a title change. You'll have real input into how the survey function runs, direct access to Directors, and the chance to shape service delivery rather than just following process. If you've been waiting for a role where your licence actually translates into influence, this is it.

Qualifications

Washington Accord

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

We're working with a brilliant, expanding team in the Waikato, to find their next Licensed Cadastral Surveyor for the Hamilton branch. This isn't a support role you'll be leading the surveying function, driving how projects get delivered, and working alongside the Directors on the technical and strategic side of the business.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : NZ$ 140000

Salary Max : NZ$ 160000

Currency Type : NZD