Job Description

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

• Are you a highly motivated and experienced licensed Cadastral Surveyor?
• Do you enjoy solving complex survey problems, and supporting others to do the same?
• Do you want to have fun at work and great work/life balance?

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has an opportunity for a licensed Cadastral Surveyor. 

Location preference is in our Hamilton office; however, consideration will be given to suitable candidates in Wellington or Christchurch.

The role of the Property Rights business group includes ensuring surveys being integrated into the cadastre satisfy the regulatory standards set by the Surveyor-General. A team of Customer Regulatory Specialists are trained in this work, supported in their technical knowledge by a group of Cadastral Surveyors.

We are looking for a Cadastral Surveyor with a private sector background to join our team. You will have been actively involved in cadastral surveying and in the day-to-day application of the Cadastral Survey Rules.

As a “go-to” expert for technical survey advice, you will be someone who is passionate about sharing your knowledge with LINZ staff to help build their capability and support their interactions with the survey profession. You will use your experience and knowledge to assist surveyors with complex situations and with first-time compliance with the Rules. You will contribute towards driving continuous improvement, education and ensuring LINZ provides outstanding customer service.

Cadastral Surveyors at LINZ agree that one of the most rewarding parts of the role is “expanding the pool of cadastral survey knowledge and developing the breadth of their own expertise.”  All this, and no more time sheets, invoicing and debt recovery.

The Survey and Title Compliance Strategy 2024-2027 was published in March 2024. The role of the Property Rights Cadastral Surveyor is likely to evolve over its implementation to help deliver a fair and transparent regulatory system.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor of Surveying or equivalent and be a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, under the Cadastral Survey Act 2002
• Considerable practical surveying experience
• Knowledge of survey records, spatial and geodetic systems and processes, including use of Landonline
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship building skills and customer focus

At LINZ we have a strong commitment to promoting work-life balance, while providing a healthy and safe working environment. We need people who are bold, unafraid to learn, try new things and get results.  You will also be passionate about connecting your expertise and knowledge with others. We believe we achieve the best outcomes when working together and supporting each other.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees 

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance.  We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team. 

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter. 

Please note, while applications close Sunday, 1 December 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Cadastral Surveyor - Level Rua / Two) doesn't match the advertised title.  At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz  and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.