Survey Technician

Cuttriss Consultants; Lower Hutt; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Senior Surveyors

Training opportunities

Well-being contribution

Laptop

Phone plan

Health insurance

Modern offices

Social events

Job summary

Cuttriss Consultants Limited in Lower Hutt is seeking an Experienced Survey Technician or Graduate to support accurate survey work across diverse projects. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys the outdoors and precise data capture.

You will assist with planning, field surveys (topographical, cadastral, set-out, as-built) and data processing, using GPS, total stations, scanners and CAD workflows in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• NZ Degree or Diploma in Surveying or working towards one.
• Minimum of 3 years’ surveying experience.
• Experience with GPS and total stations.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveying projects from planning to delivery.
• Conduct field surveys: topographical, cadastral, set-out, as-built.
• Operate GPS, total stations, scanners and digital levels.
• Ensure data capture meets project requirements and accuracy.
• Prepare survey plans and documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Education

NZ surveying qualification

Tools

12d software

GPS

Total stations

BricsCAD/AutoCAD

Landonline datasets

Job description

We’re looking for an Experienced Survey Technician or Graduate to join our Lower Hutt team and support the delivery of accurate, high-quality survey work. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who has practical field experience, enjoys working outdoors, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in precise measurement and data capture.

You’ll assist with Survey preparation, site surveys and data collection across a variety of projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their technical field experience with a supportive team.

What you’ll be doing

• You will have the opportunity to work on and manage surveying projects from planning through to delivery.
• Complete field surveys including topographical, cadastral, set‑out and as‑built surveys.
• Operate survey equipment such as GPS, total stations, scanners and digital levels.
• Ensure survey data is captured accurately and meets project requirements.
• Process survey data and preparing survey plans and documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues as they arise.
• Maintain equipment and ensuring it is used safely and correctly.
• Follow health and safety requirements on all sites.

Ideally you will have:

• A New Zealand Degree or Diploma in Surveying or working towards one.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in surveying.
• Exposure to 12d software for surveying – training can be provided.
• Proficient in using GPS and total stations.
• Familiarity with Bricsad/Autocad draughting software.
• A strong attention to detail.
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• A valid NZ Driver’s License and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• An understanding of land development and civil construction projects.

What you’ll be doing

• You will have the opportunity to work on and manage surveying projects from planning through to delivery.
• Complete field surveys including topographical, cadastral, set‑out and as‑built surveys.
• Operate survey equipment such as GPS, total stations, scanners and digital levels.
• Ensure survey data is captured accurately and meets project requirements.
• Process survey data and preparing survey plans and documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve site issues as they arise.Maintain equipment and ensuring it is used safely and correctly.
• Follow health and safety requirements on all sites.

Ideally you will have:

• A New Zealand Degree or Diploma in Surveying or working towards one.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in surveying.
• Exposure to 12d software for surveying – training can be provided.
• Experience in preparing landonline datasets.
• Proficient in using GPS and total stations.
• Familiarity with Bricsad/Autocad draughting software.
• A strong attention to detail.
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• A valid NZ Driver’s License and the ability to drive a manual vehicle.
• An understanding of land development and civil construction projects.

What we offer?

At Cuttriss Consultants Limited, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

• Mentoring from Senior Surveyors.
• Interaction and learning opportunities with Cuttriss planners and engineers.
• Regular training opportunities.
• Well‑being contribution $250 per year.
• Laptop.
• Cellphone plan with unlimited data and $200 towards a phone every 3 years.
• Accuro health insurance.
• Modern offices.
• Great culture with regular social events.

Interested?

This is your opportunity to be part of a well‑established growing consultancy firm that has a reputation for exceptional customer service, quality product delivery, and strong relationships with clients and local councils.

Cuttriss Consultants Ltd has been serving the Wellington region for over 75 years.

We are passionate about what we do, and offer continuing professional development, a varied and challenging workload, and a collaborative and supportive multi‑disciplinary work environment.

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