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Aurecon

Surveyor / Survey Technician

Aurecon

. Deliver high-quality surveys across infrastructure and land development projects throughout Canterbury and the wider South Island .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeChristchurch • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surveying principles and fieldwork, utilizing modern survey equipment such as GNSS and total stations to deliver high-quality spatial data and plans. Strong commitment to safety, quality standards, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across various infrastructure projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Surveying QualificationGNSS Equipment ProficiencyTotal Station OperationData Processing SkillsFieldwork Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Survey PrinciplesField Capture TechniquesData ModellingSpatial DeliverablesConstruction Set-Out SurveysAs-Built SurveysTopographical SurveysDigital WorkflowsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationProfessional EngagementTeam CollaborationInitiativeWillingness to Learn
Tools & Technologies
Survey EquipmentGNSSTotal StationsSurvey Software
Certifications & Qualifications
New Zealand Driver Licence
Industry Keywords
Infrastructure ProjectsLand DevelopmentTransportEnergyRail ProjectsSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver high-quality surveys across infrastructure and land development projects throughout Canterbury and the wider South Island
  • Undertake topographical, construction set-out and as-built surveys across urban, rural and infrastructure environments
  • Complete field capture using GNSS, total stations and other fit-for-purpose survey equipment and techniques
  • Uphold strong safety and quality standards on every site
  • Turn survey data into accurate plans, datasets and spatial deliverables
  • Support land development, transport, energy, industrial and rail projects from fieldwork through final outputs
  • Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams across Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Engage confidently and professionally with site stakeholders
  • Contribute to improving data-processing, modelling and digital delivery workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A relevant New Zealand surveying or geospatial qualification, or equivalent practical experience in the survey field
  • Practical experience in surveying fieldwork and a sound understanding of survey principles, capture methods and data processing
  • Confidence using modern survey equipment such as GNSS and total stations
  • Interest in developing capability across survey software and digital workflows
  • Practical, safety-conscious approach and willingness to work outdoors
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
  • Clear, friendly and professional written and verbal communication
  • Initiative and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Full New Zealand driver licence
  • Flexibility to travel to project sites across Canterbury and the South Island

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Structured career development plans
  • Support towards chartership and professional accreditation
  • Aurecon U learning, mentoring and development opportunities
  • Flexible ways of working
  • 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Fitness Passport
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Employee networks, communities and interest groups
  • 22 weeks’ fully paid parental leave
  • Additional leave purchasing options
  • Flexibility to swap two public holidays each year
  • Part-time or flexible working arrangements