Surveying Opportunities- Licensed, Developing, Graduate Surveyors- New Plymouth

Surveying Opportunities- Licensed, Developing, Graduate Surveyors- New Plymouth People Passion – New Plymouth, North Island Here is your chance to step into a senior role where your skills matter, your progression is taken seriously, and the lifestyle is unbeatable. New Plymouth offers the balance many surveyors are searching for. About New Plymouth Are you ready to make a meaningful move to a place that offers both professional growth and an exceptional lifestyle? Nestled in the stunning Taranaki region, New Plymouth is more than a destination, it’s a community where strong family values, a future focused mindset, and natural beauty come together. For the right person currently residing in New Zealand, we are pleased to offer relocation support to help you make New Plymouth your new home! Please note that international relocation assistance is not available for this position. Ditch the traffic! Crowned the most liveable city in the world for the second time in 2021 Excellent schools, parks, and a welcoming community Stunning views of Mount Taranaki, beaches, and parks for outdoor activities A vibrant arts scene with galleries, events, and performances Scenic Coastal Walkway and surf friendly beaches Diverse dining options and trendy cafes, especially by the waterfront What can we offer you: Vehicle, fuel card and phone for work use Professional subscriptions covered Join a growing practice moving toward a multi discipline model There is scope for future growth for the right person, including the possibility of stepping into a senior leadership or ownership role over time. We're thinking long term and welcome someone who sees their career developing with us. About McKinlay Surveyors: McKinlay Surveyors is a respected, New Plymouth based surveying practice working across the wider Taranaki region. The team is in a strong growth phase, shifting from a traditional partnership model into an integrated surveyor-planner structure. The work is varied, the standards are high, and the directors are committed to building a team that enjoys the work as much as the outcomes. About the role: You’ll manage client and landowner engagement, undertake pre-planning, complete field survey, carry out post field calculations, and prepare and lodge Land Transfer plans. The work spans cadastral, civil, topographical, and site-set out projects, with plenty of autonomy. You will also: Lead smaller projects end to end, including methodology, compliance, and QA Provide technical guidance to graduates Support planning interfaces and subdivision workflows Prepare Landonline datasets and resolve spatial queries Keep work moving even when conditions shift, prioritising, troubleshooting, and making sound decisions on site Contribute to continuous improvement as the practice evolves The ideal Licensed Cadastral Surveyor: Holds a current New Zealand Cadastral Licence with 5+ years’ experience Comfortable and competent with GNSS, robotic total stations (Trimble preferred but not essential), 12D, AutoCAD, and high computer literacy Confident working with Cadastral Survey Rules 2021, including old rural boundaries, water boundaries and limited-as-to-parcels definition Makes sound decisions on-site, solves problems independently, and knows when to ask for support Has a positive attitude to the profession, turns up prepared, and values doing the job well over clock-watching Able to work solo out in the field but fits well into a small, pragmatic office team Good sense of humour and open communication style Full NZ driver licence required #J-18808-Ljbffr