Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

About Faction Land Surveying

Faction Land Surveying is a Christchurch-based firm dedicated to working with property owners, builders, designers, and developers across Canterbury. Their services include boundary and topographic surveys, construction setout, and subdivision projects, emphasizing technical precision paired with practical advice that advances client objectives.

Team and Culture

The firm has a close-knit team comprising three Licensed Cadastral Surveyors, two senior technicians, and one trainee. This tight collaboration enables shared project insights, quick knowledge exchange, and dependable support. The organization values clear communication, pride in craftsmanship, and a cooperative spirit. Employees have the freedom to manage their work while benefiting from the team's collective expertise and support.

Role Overview

The Licensed Cadastral Surveyor will be crucial in delivering surveys related to land development, construction, and property. This role encompasses technical surveying, input on subdivision designs, client interactions, and project execution. Opportunities to engage with consent document preparation exist. The position requires collaboration with field teams, clients, contractors, and management, ensuring high standards of accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or assist with boundary, topographic, construction, and subdivision projects.
• Prepare and review survey data, calculations, scheme plans, survey plans, and related documentation.
• Coordinate field crews and technical staff to maintain project momentum.
• Provide clients with guidance on subdivision feasibility, site limitations, and development options.
• Engage with councils, planners, engineers, architects, lawyers, and consultants.
• Exercise professional judgment on complex surveying matters.
• Offer technical mentoring to junior surveyors and technicians.
• Ensure all cadastral work complies with professional, regulatory, and quality standards.
• Help improve workflows, technology use, and project delivery efficiency.

Depending on experience, contributing to subdivision resource consent applications is also possible.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a current New Zealand Licensed Cadastral Surveyor qualification.
• Demonstrated strong experience in cadastral surveying.
• Experience with subdivision and land development projects.
• Ability to interpret title issues, easements, and subdivision regulations confidently.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism in client interactions.
• Capability to independently manage projects while working collaboratively in a team.
• Practical problem-solving skills addressing technical and regulatory challenges.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support team members.

Experience with planning rules and resource consent applications, along with familiarity with modern survey software, field technologies, and digital workflows, is advantageous.

Professional Development

• Participate in technical peer learning, discussing and resolving complex cadastral issues with fellow Licensed Cadastral Surveyors.
• Access supported Continuing Professional Development with allocated funding and time for courses, conferences, and other learning.
• Engage in an individual development plan tailored to personal strengths, interests, and career goals with regular feedback sessions.

Why Choose Faction?

• Opportunity to manage diverse technical projects with meaningful impact on a growing surveying business.
• Build direct relationships with clients and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues.
• Contribute expertise, mentor others, and influence workflow improvements and technology adoption.
• Shape your role based on your professional strengths and interests.
• Potential to explore future business ownership aligned with your contributions and ambitions.

Application Details

If you seek varied responsibilities, project ownership, and a supportive team environment, consider applying to join Faction Land Surveying as a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.