We are looking for an experienced Licensed Cadastral Surveyor for our Queenstown or Wanaka office, who is seeking a rewarding career with a values-driven company. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team leading projects alongside experienced industry leaders.
The Opportunity,
Demand for McKenzie & Co is growing, and we’re looking for talented surveyors to be part of our growth. As the Senior Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, you will offer leadership and technical direction for cadastral surveying and diverse subdivision projects.
You will be confident in your craft, and responsible for overseeing land transfer surveys and subdivision projects from initial advice through to title creation, ensuring compliance with cadastral survey rules and delivering practical solutions for clients and development projects.
Working closely with the survey team, planners, engineers and clients, you play a key role in progressing land development projects while maintaining the high professional and technical standards expected of the profession.
The day-to-day work:
Cadastral Survey Leadership
Provide professional oversight and certification of cadastral survey datasets.
Undertake and certify land transfer surveys and boundary definition surveys.
Review and approve survey datasets prior to Landonline lodgement.
Ensure all cadastral work complies with LINZ Rules for Cadastral Survey and professional standards.
Provide direction and technical support to survey technicians and field teams.
Land Development and Subdivision
Provide cadastral advice during scheme plan preparation and subdivision design.
Guide projects through the cadastral process from resource consent through to title creation.
Prepare and certify section 223 and 224c documentation for submission to Council
Identify potential cadastral risks or legal issues and work with clients and consultants to resolve them.
Liaise with councils, lawyers and LINZ where required.
Project Delivery
Lead and manage cadastral components of land development projects.
Ensure survey work is delivered efficiently and to a high technical standard.
Coordinate survey inputs with planning, engineering and other consultants.
Provide practical advice to clients on subdivision processes, risks and timelines.
Survey Operations
Oversee field surveys including cadastral, topographical, as-built and construction surveys where required.
Maintain high standards of survey practice and data quality.
Utilise modern survey technology including GNSS, robotic total stations and survey data processing software.
Team Development
Support the ongoing growth and capability of the survey team.
Client Relationships and Business Development
Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and development partners.
Who we’re looking for:
To be considered for this role you will be a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor (New Zealand + 10 years), and comfortable with;
Strong experience in land development and subdivision projects
Proven experience managing cadastral surveys through to Landonline lodgement
Strong knowledge of LINZ cadastral survey rules and processes
Experience using 12d and Landonline
Strong project management and organisational skills
Ability to provide leadership and technical guidance to survey staff
Desirable
Experience with high-density, unit title or complex subdivision developments
Experience working within a consultancy environment
Familiarity with BricsCAD, AutoCAD
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Professional, reliable and accountable in their work
Strong problem-solving ability and sound professional judgement
Clear communicator with clients, councils and project teams
Able to lead projects while remaining collaborative and supportive of colleagues
If you’re a positive team contributor who fits well within McKenzie & Co’s collaborative and supportive culture. Someone who enjoys working with others, is approachable and friendly, and contributes to a motivated and cooperative team environment, and wants a work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.