Surveyor - Ōtaki / Levin (Fixed Term)

About the Project

The Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will dramatically improve safety, resilience, and efficiency, while increasing transport choices for a growing population. The project is being delivered in partnership with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, local hapū of Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, and Horowhenua District Council.

This is a transformative infrastructure project being delivered using a two-alliance model. Our shared project principles include treading lightly on the whenua, building strong partnerships, and delivering an enduring legacy. We’re looking for great people to join us on this unique journey.

About the Role

As a Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality survey services that support the wider project teams. This includes a range of field and office-based activities such as as-built and topographic surveys, set out, monitoring, survey control establishment, and data analysis. You’ll respond to survey requests from Site Engineers and the Construction Team, ensuring all work meets project specifications and quality standards.

A strong commitment to health and safety is essential, with a focus on contributing to a zero harm environment.

This is a Fixed-Term opportunity starting in January 2026 and ending in October 2029.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Lead Surveyor with daily survey tasks and support overall survey operations.
• Perform set-out activities aligned with the project schedule to ensure construction accuracy.
• Conduct as-built and topographic surveys, capturing precise site data.
• Prepare and manage field data, maintaining documentation in line with project systems.
• Deliver survey outputs in both digital and hardcopy formats as required.
• Maintain and calibrate survey equipment, ensuring service records are up to date.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships across project teams.
• Support and adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of zero harm and environmental responsibility on site.
• Contribute to identifying and managing business risks and compliance issues.

About you

Don’t tick all the boxes but still keen?

We know that great people come from all kinds of backgrounds. If you have transferable skills, a great attitude, and the drive to contribute to a high-performing project—we want to hear from you.

About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that by delivering infrastructure that connects, supports and sustains communities—and by providing career opportunities that help our people grow.

From city-shaping transport to remote energy and water projects, we’ve successfully delivered complex infrastructure across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia for over 60 years.

Why Join Us?

The work you’ll do will have a positive, lasting impact on communities—and on your career. Our diverse projects and supportive culture offer plenty of development opportunities. With some of the best minds in the industry, we’ll help you set and reach your personal and professional goals.We actively celebrate diversity and individuality. In a team culture that’s low on ego and high on support, you’ll be encouraged to bring your ideas and make an impact. We’re big enough to deliver legacy projects and agile enough for your voice to matter.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.Please note : All successful applicants must have valid work rights for New Zealand and / or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly. We are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.