Licensed Cadastral Surveyor
Survey and Spatial New Zealand
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand · Full Time
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Job description
About Faction Land Surveying
Faction Land Surveying is a Christchurch-based firm offering surveying services to property owners, builders, designers, and developers across Canterbury. We excel in boundary and topographic surveys, construction setout, and subdivision projects, blending technical precision with practical client advice to facilitate project progress. Our company culture emphasizes responsibility, idea contribution, and influence over operational practices, underpinned by accuracy, responsiveness, and informed professional judgment supported by updated technology and delivery methods.
Team Environment
Our close-knit team consists of three Licensed Cadastral Surveyors, two senior technicians, and one trainee technician. We prioritize familiarity with each other’s work, knowledge sharing, and collaborative support, promoting clear communication, pride in workmanship, and mutual assistance. Project ownership is collaborative, offering autonomy in decision-making while providing access to experienced colleagues for guidance on complex technical matters.
Role Overview
As a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor with Faction, you will be pivotal in executing surveying projects related to land development, construction, and property. Your responsibilities will encompass technical surveying, subdivision design consulting, client interaction, and project oversight. There will be opportunities to support or prepare consent documentation, combining cadastral expertise with insight into planning and land development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or assist with boundary, topographic, construction, and subdivision surveying projects.
- Produce, analyze, and validate survey data, calculations, plans, and related documents.
- Coordinate field crews and technical personnel to maintain project progress.
- Advise clients on subdivision feasibility, site constraints, and development options.
- Collaborate with councils, planners, engineers, architects, lawyers, and other consultants.
- Apply professional judgment to address complex surveying issues.
- Mentor junior surveyors and technical staff.
- Ensure cadastral work complies with professional, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Participate in enhancing workflows, adopting technology, and optimizing project delivery.
- Where appropriate, prepare or review subdivision resource consent applications.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Current New Zealand Licensed Cadastral Surveyor qualification.
- Extensive cadastral surveying expertise.
- Proven experience with subdivisions and land development projects.
- Strong ability to interpret title documents, easements, and subdivision rules.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional client management approach.
- Capacity to independently manage projects while engaging with the team effectively.
- Practical problem-solving skills regarding technical and regulatory challenges.
- Commitment to sharing knowledge and supporting team members.
- Bonus: experience with planning regulations and resource consent processes.
- Familiarity with modern surveying software, field technology, and digital workflows is preferred.
Professional Development
- Opportunities for peer learning and technical discussions with fellow Licensed Cadastral Surveyors on complex issues.
- Supported Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with funding and allocated work time for relevant courses and conferences.
- Individual development plans focusing on strengths, professional interests, and career objectives with regular progress reviews.
Why Join Faction?
- Engage in technically diverse projects with meaningful influence on a growing business.
- Own projects and foster direct client relationships.
- Collaborate closely with experienced field and office professionals throughout the survey process.
- Share expertise and contribute to developing others’ skills.
- Participate in decisions regarding workflows, quality standards, and technology implementation.
- Customize your role based on strengths and professional interests.
- Opportunity for future ownership involvement aligned with personal ambitions and company growth.
Additional Details
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Job Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: 16 January 2027