Survey Technician

Grada Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A land development consultancy in Hamilton, New Zealand is seeking a Survey Technician to focus on fieldwork across various projects. This role offers the opportunity for full exposure to projects and potential advancement into a 2IC role. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in surveying, strong problem-solving skills, and current NZ working rights. A competitive salary package and supportive team environment are provided.

Benefits

Pathway to 2IC role

Full project exposure

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in surveying or related fieldwork needed.
• Must have current NZ working rights.

Responsibilities

• Carry out surveying fieldwork across land development projects.
• Coordinate and execute projects from start to finish.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with engineers and clients.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work autonomously

Fieldwork experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in surveying

Diploma in surveying

Job description

Overview

Grada Recruitment have partnered with a fast-growing land development consultancy to recruit a Survey Technician. This consultancy is on a strong growth trajectory, working across subdivisions, greenfield developments, and a variety of land development projects. The team prides itself on delivering end-to-end surveying services, where staff gain exposure to every stage of a project rather than being pigeonholed into one part of the process. With a supportive team culture and high expectations, it’s an environment where initiative and problem-solving are valued.

About the Role

You’ll step in as a Survey Technician with a primary focus on field work, supporting a growing pipeline of projects. This role will give you ownership and visibility across entire projects – from planning and coordination through to delivery. With the business scaling, there’s scope to step into a 2IC role, working alongside and eventually leading a team of 4–5 surveyors.

Duties

• Carry out surveying fieldwork across subdivisions, greenfield, and land development projects
• Coordinate and execute projects from start to finish, working independently and autonomously
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
• Work closely with surveyors, engineers, and clients to deliver results

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in surveying or related fieldwork (minimum)
• Strong problem-solving ability and initiative – able to work without close supervision
• Greenfield or subdivision project experience ideal
• Must have current NZ working rights
• Tertiary qualification in surveying or a diploma advantageous

Benefits

• Pathway to 2IC role as the team expands
• Full project exposure – see projects through start to finish
• Supportive, high-performing team with growth opportunities
• Competitive salary package (early six figures possible with 5+ years’ experience)
• Chance to be part of a firm in growth mode

If this sounds like a bit of you, apply below and send your CV to [e-mail] or contact 021-151-4819