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Join our Survey and Geospatial team in Christchurch and help deliver the infrastructure and land developments that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future - thinkers, solvers and collaborators working with our clients to make it happen.\nWhat you’ll do\nYou’ll deliver high-quality surveys across infrastructure and land development projects throughout Canterbury and the wider South Island. Working alongside experienced surveyors, engineers and designers in a nationally connected geospatial team, you’ll build your technical capability across both fieldwork and data delivery.\nUndertake topographical, construction set-out and as-built surveys across urban, rural and infrastructure environments \nComplete field capture using modern GNSS, total station and other fit-for-purpose survey equipment and techniques, while upholding strong safety and quality standards on every site \nTurn survey data into accurate plans, datasets and spatial deliverables that de-risk projects from design through delivery \nSupport local and national land development, transport, energy, industrial and rail projects from fieldwork through to final outputs \nCollaborate with surveyors, engineers, designers, contractors and multidisciplinary teams across Aotearoa New Zealand, engaging confidently and professionally with site stakeholders \nContribute to improving data-processing, modelling and digital delivery workflows \nWhat you’ll bring\nA relevant New Zealand surveying or geospatial qualification, or equivalent practical experience in the survey field \nPractical experience in surveying fieldwork and a sound understanding of survey principles, capture methods and data processing \nConfidence using modern survey equipment such as GNSS and total stations, with an interest in developing your capability across survey software and digital workflows \nA practical, safety-conscious approach and a love of working outdoors - fieldwork makes up around 60-80% of a typical week \nStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work \nClear, friendly and professional written and verbal communication with contractors and project stakeholders \nInitiative and a willingness to learn, equally comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit team \nA full New Zealand driver licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites across Canterbury and the South Island \nThe work you’ll be part of\nYou’ll support a strong pipeline of local and national land development, infrastructure, industrial and rail projects. Current and upcoming work includes Bellgrove Rangiora Land Development , Questral Retirement Village Land Developments, Petrochemical tank assessments, Fonterra seasonal projects, and KiwiRail bridge and culvert programmes.\nHow we support your growth\nWe believe your career should be a rewarding adventure.\nYou’ll learn from experienced surveyors and multidisciplinary specialists, with exposure to varied field environments, project types, modern survey equipment and digital delivery tools.\nHere are some of the benefits you can enjoy that support you in and outside of work.\nGrow your career - build your capability through Aurecon U learning, mentoring and development opportunities, structured career development plans and support towards chartership and professional accreditation. \nFlexibility that works for you - flexible ways of working designed to help you balance your career with life outside of work. \nBenefits that invest in your future - including a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution. \nSupport for your health and wellbeing - including wellbeing resources, Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and gender affirmation leave. \nFind your people - connect with colleagues through employee networks, communities and interest groups that bring people together around shared experiences and interests. \nMore time for what matters - benefit from 22 weeks’ fully paid parental leave, additional leave purchasing options and the flexibility to swap two public holidays each year. \nWho we are\nWe are an engineering consultancy of more than 6,000 people across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia who engineer possibilities - creating infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. 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