Join our Queenstown team and progress your surveying career while working on high-quality land and site development projects in one of New Zealands most distinctive regions.
Eliot Sinclair is a multidisciplinary consultancy with offices across the South Island including Christchurch Rangiora Queenstown Wānaka Hokitika and Nelson. Originally a family-run business we continue to operate with strong core values and a practical people-first approach. Our teams are known for collaboration technical capability and a supportive working environment.
The Opportunity
Our Queenstown office is seeking a Land Surveyor or Survey Technician to join the team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of projects and the opportunity to take ownership of your work from start to finish with flexibility to shape the role around your skills and level of experience.
You will work closely with an experienced Licensed Cadastral Surveyor and Branch Manager and be supported by the wider Eliot Sinclair surveying network across the South Island. This position is suitable for graduate surveyors technicians or more experienced practitioners looking to continue developing their capability in a well-supported environment.
For candidates relocating to Queenstown we can provide temporary accommodation in our company apartment above the office to support your transition while you secure longer-term housing.
The Role
Deliver surveying services across land development and infrastructure projects
Undertake topographical setting out UAV cadastral hydrographic and 3D laser scanning surveys
Work collaboratively with surveyors planners and engineers across our South Island offices
Manage projects appropriate to your experience with technical support and review
Participate in mentoring and professional development including licensing support where applicable
What Were Looking For
A background in surveying or survey support at any stage of your career
Sound communication skills and professional judgement
A practical considered approach to problem-solving
Experience with 12d Model is an advantage with training available
You must be currently living in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here
Whats On Offer
Competitive salary aligned to experience
Health insurance after 3 months of employment
Life trauma and income protection insurance after 6 months
Optional 9-day fortnight
Professional development mentoring and licensing support
Relocation assistance and temporary accommodation if moving to Queenstown
A professional supportive team with a balanced approach to work
To apply click below or contact our HR team onor for a confidential discussion.
At Eliot Sinclair you will be part of a capable down-to-earth team delivering work that matters across the South Island.
Required Experience:
Junior IC