Senior Surveyor

Definition Surveying Limited; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surveying firm is looking for a Senior Surveyor to lead projects and guide a team in Southland. This role offers the choice between working from Gore or Invercargill, with responsibilities including managing projects and mentoring technicians. The ideal candidate has a BSurv and experience in land development or cadastral surveying. Competitive salary, bonuses, and relocation support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Performance bonuses

Paid professional memberships

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Solid experience in land development or cadastral surveying.
• Full NZ driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cadastral, engineering, and land development surveys.
• Manage projects end-to-end – planning, budgets, reporting, client engagement.
• Mentor and guide the local technician.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship building

Project management

Organized and proactive work style

Education

BSurv

Job description

Competitive salary + bonuses + benefits
Base yourself in Gore or Invercargill or even Central Otago

Step Up and Lead – Projects, Clients, and Team

Definition Surveying is looking for a Senior Surveyor to take charge of projects, work closely with clients, and help guide our growing Southland team.

Choose to be based in Gore, where you’ll lead and mentor day-to-day, or in Invercargill, with the flexibility to work from home, on site, or from an Invercargill office that we’ll establish to support you.

This is your chance to step into a leadership role – with the full support of a national team of technical experts and Licensed Cadastral Surveyors, plus an excellent local Survey Technician.

Why Join Us

• Lead Projects: Manage rural subdivisions, land development, and infrastructure
• Strong Support: National technical team + local technician behind you
• Career Growth: Mentoring and pathway to further leadership
• Flexible Base: Gore (team leadership presence) or Invercargill (home/office/site mix)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver cadastral, engineering, and land development surveys
• Manage projects end-to-end – planning, budgets, reporting, client engagement
• Mentor and guide the local technician, working with the national technical team
• Build lasting relationships with farmers, developers, builders, and councils

What You’ll Bring

• BSurv preferable with solid experience in land development or cadastral surveying
• Strong communicator and relationship builder
• Organised, proactive, and motivated to take ownership
• Full NZ driver’s license

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews + performance bonuses
• Paid professional memberships + mentoring and conference opportunities
• Relocation support if moving to Southland
• Flexibility to work from Gore or Invercargill with a mix of office, home, and on-site

Ready to step up and lead?
Apply now – send your CV and cover letter to [emailprotected]