Intermediate Surveyor

Join our growing Christchurch office and help shape the future of land development Looking for a role where you can build your capability, take ownership of your work and be part of a high-performing team? At Civix, we’re redefining land development in New Zealand and we’re looking for an Intermediate Surveyor to join our growing Christchurch team. Based in our Christchurch office, you'll work across a diverse range of land development and infrastructure projects throughout Canterbury and beyond, gaining exposure to both field and office-based work while continuing to grow your technical capability. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering quality outcomes, our Christchurch office is experiencing significant growth and offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression. Why Civix? We’re not just another consultancy—we’ve been leading the land development space in New Zealand for over a decade. Bringing together planning, engineering and surveying, we embrace innovation (including AI) to deliver smarter, faster outcomes. Our Christchurch team is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and ability to deliver outstanding results for clients. We back our people with real responsibility, real variety and real opportunities to grow. What You'll Be Doing Delivering end-to-end surveying tasks across a range of land development and civil projects Carrying out fieldwork, data processing and plan preparation Supporting project delivery by coordinating tasks, tracking progress and meeting milestones Completing topographic and construction surveys to a high professional standard Working closely with planners, engineers and other consultants on multidisciplinary projects Communicating with clients and stakeholders on project progress and technical matters Supporting and guiding junior surveyors where appropriate Identifying risks and contributing to solutions to keep projects on track What We're Looking For Bachelor or Diploma in Surveying (or equivalent) preferred 2–5+ years' experience in civil construction and/or land development surveying Good working knowledge of New Zealand surveying principles and LINZ requirements Experience with survey software (e.g. AutoCAD, 12d, Leica Infinity) Strong organisation and time management skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Someone who takes ownership of their work and enjoys being part of a team Cadastral experience is a bonus but not essential This role is based in our Christchurch office, so you'll need to be based in, or willing to relocate to the Christchurch region Why You'll Love Working at Civix Join a high-performing and growing Christchurch office with a strong reputation in the local market A culture built on ownership, accountability and backing each other Exposure to a wide variety of projects—no two days look the same Strong focus on training, feedback and career progression Competitive salary (with vehicle options available) Health insurance, mobile plan, training budget and development support A social, down-to-earth team that genuinely enjoys working together The opportunity to help shape and contribute to the ongoing growth of our Christchurch business Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're looking for a role where you can grow your surveying career while working on meaningful projects and being part of one of Canterbury's growing multidisciplinary consultancies, we'd love to hear from you. Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026 Region: Christchurch / Canterbury Type: Full Time Category: Surveyor Experience Required: 2–5+ years' experience in civil construction and/or land development surveying. Bachelor or Diploma in Surveying (or equivalent) Apply