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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Construction/Technical
Business
Higgins
Location
Manawatu-Whanganui
Job Reference
40956
Posted Date
09-Jul-2025
Closing Date
06-Aug-2025

Description

Higgins Manawatu is seeking an experienced Surveyor Technician to join the team based at the branch in Palmerston North.

As a Surveyor Technician, you will provide survey services, including quantity measurement, to support construction across multiple work sites. Responsibilities include installation of benchmarks, accurate set-out of construction elements, record-keeping, topographical surveys, plan drawing in CAD software (Magnet office) monitoring data, and ensuring efficient use of survey equipment and best practices while managing survey control points.

What you’ll bring to the role
  • At least 5 years of relevant New Zealand surveying experience
  • Diploma in Surveying or equivalent industry qualification (Bachelor of Surveying preferred), Connexus papers also considered
  • Experience in using Topcon field and office software is desirable but not necessary as training on site will be given
  • An understanding of survey methodology, civil construction, and paving processes
  • Proficiency in GNSS GPS, robotic total stations, and the ability to carry out quality closed loop level runs using dumpy or digital level
  • An understanding of earthworks volume calculations
  • Experience using UAV/drone is desirable with Pix4d and Virtual Surveyor software, however training will be provided as necessary
  • Effective time management, communication, and leadership skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Clean full class 1 licence

Come join the Higgins team
  • Competitive salary + vehicle + phone + all IT needs
  • Be part of a multi-skilled team where you can continue to grow and develop
  • Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
  • Range of employee benefits - check them out!

About Us

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.