Senior Survey Expert / Plan Approver - Property Rights

About this role

• Ready to lead in cadastral surveying?
• Are you a highly motivated and experienced Surveyor or Survey Technician?
• Do you enjoy solving complex cadastral survey problems, and supporting others to do the same?

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has an opportunity for a Cadastral Survey Expert to join our team in the Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch office.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

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 Licensed Cadastral Surveyors.

We are looking for a Survey Expert with relevant cadastral survey experience 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.

Your main focus will be on assessing and approving complex cadastral survey datasets (CSDs). As a “go-to” expert for survey advice, you will also be someone who is passionate about sharing your knowledge with LINZ staff to help build their capability. You will contribute towards driving continuous improvement, education and ensuring LINZ is providing outstanding customer service.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A National Certificate in Surveying (Level 3) or a NZ Diploma in Surveying (Level 3) or a Bachelor of Surveying from Otago University
• Work experience in the preparation of CSDs
• Exposure to complex cadastral survey elements and concepts including, for example, water boundaries, limited titles, and unit plans
• Knowledge of survey, title and deeds records, how to search them and apply the information in the assessment of CSDs
• Practical experience in the use of Landonline
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong relationship building skills and customer focus

The annual full-time salary range for this role is $105,000 to $120,000 depending on skills and experience.

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.
• Wellbeing allowance reimbursement
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• 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 on Monday, 17^th November 2025, 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 (BBR Customer Regulatory Specialist – Level Toru) 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 People Services Team will be in touch with you.