2-year fixed-term Senior Surveyor role in Taranaki – lead, mentor, and make an impact with Downer.
Te kowhiringa | The Opportunity
We have an exciting 2-year fixed-term opportunity for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our high-performing team in Taranaki.
With a variety of civil infrastructure projects underway, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate and reliable surveying services that ensure our projects meet quality, safety, and programme requirements.
As a senior team member, you'll lead by example – providing technical guidance, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring the highest standards of surveying practice are maintained across our regional projects.
You'll contribute to our continued success by promoting Downer's values of collaboration, excellence, and care in everything you do.
Nga pukenga matua | Important Skills
A NZ Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor of Surveying
Proven experience in civil construction or large-scale infrastructure projects
Proficiency with survey software such as 12D, Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Centre
Hands-on experience using Leica or Trimble Total Stations and GNSS
Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with a focus on safety and quality
Flexibility to travel to different project sites across the Taranaki region
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer, we're passionate about delivering great work and supporting great people.
You'll join a friendly, skilled team that values expertise, innovation, and growth.
This fixed-term role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure work in the Taranaki region.
We offer :
A company vehicle and work phone
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
A $500 employee referral bonus for referring a friend to Downer
Career development opportunities and access to our professional learning programmes
Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like your next challenge, Apply Now to submit your application.
At Downer, safety and wellbeing come first.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check.
If you need support with this process, please let our team know.
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