Christchurch City Council Looking for Technician Surveyor at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Survey Team deliver a diverse range of engineering and cadastral survey services in support of both capital and operational projects, which contribute to the growth and success of our City. We are part of the Technical Services and Design Unit who are an in-house shared service comprised of technical and design professionals responsible for providing specialist advice and services across the Council.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Your Responsibilities Include

• Providing cadastral and engineering surveying services for water supply, stormwater and wastewater utilities, roading, housing and recreation facilities to enable delivery of Christchurch City Council’s (CCC) capital programme.
• Undertake cadastral surveys for lodgement with LINZ which includes working with the Licenced Cadastral Surveyor and the Property Team.
• Undertake topographical surveys for a wide variety of infrastructure and roading projects, and deliver the data to the project teams.
• Provide surveying support for various requests such as, monitoring, survey control, mark protection and resource management.
• Acting as a professional advisor for issues relating to legal and engineering surveying.
• Managing projects and provide surveying support to the Senior Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.
• Providing advice to Property Consultancy and Legal Services relating to property purchases for Capital Programme projects.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Skills

To be successful in this role you will have strong relationship management skills, with both internal and external stakeholders. Your strong communication supports your report writing and presentation skills, ensuring your messages are understood by all levels of expertise. You will bring with you:

• NZ Diploma in Surveying (NZQA level 6) or other appropriate tertiary qualification, with significant post graduate surveying experience.
• Post-graduate experience with a focus on cadastral, spatial and engineering surveying.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in a large scale/complex organisation.
• Experience working in a local Government environment, or working on projects that require local government approvals and consenting would be a great advantage.
• Advanced computer skills in the Windows environment, including Landonline and 12d Model. Experience processing UAV and scan data is desirable.

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

With a beautiful central city location, good work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to making Christchurch a better place to live and work, it’s time to get in touch.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Position – Permanent

Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices – 53 Hereford Street

Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $78,464 to $87,182 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

To view the position description please visit – Technician Surveyor – Jobs at Christchurch City Council (cccjobs.co.nz)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.