Senior Surveyor / Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

Overview

Buckton Surveyors and Planners is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join its Warkworth-based team. The role sits within a medium-sized surveying, planning, and ecology practice with a long history of work across Auckland, Kaipara, and Northland. The business supports residential, rural, commercial, and infrastructure assignments, with work spanning urban, rural, and coastal environments.

This position offers the chance to take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of cadastral, engineering, and topographical survey work across Auckland through to Northland. The successful person will be the main contact for clients, coordinate with councils and LINZ, prepare and approve plans and reports, and may also take the lead on UAV drone survey activities. The role includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to improved workflow across the survey function.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and complete cadastral, engineering, and topographical surveys to a high professional standard.
• Ensure survey work aligns with the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021, other applicable legislation, and the company’s quality expectations.
• Take responsibility for UAV drone survey work where required, including LiDAR capture, flight planning, CAA compliance, and incorporating drone outputs into deliverables.
• Serve as the primary client contact and handle communication throughout projects.
• Liaise with councils and LINZ as part of project delivery.
• Prepare and sign off plans and reports.
• Support the Surveyor Manager by helping improve workflow and efficiency.
• Provide practical technical support, guidance, and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff.

What the role requires

• A Licensed Cadastral Surveyor qualification, or substantial senior surveying experience.
• At least 8 years of surveying experience in New Zealand.
• Current UAV operator certification under Part 102 or Part 101, or a willingness to obtain it.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or mentoring others in either a formal or informal capacity.
• Confidence managing projects from start to finish, including client communication and keeping work on schedule.
• Strong understanding of relevant surveying legislation, including the Cadastral Survey Rules 2021.
• Working knowledge of survey software such as 12d and Landonline.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• New Zealand residency.

Why consider this opportunity

• Competitive pay package, aligned to experience and qualifications.
• Exposure to a wide variety of engaging projects across a large geographic area.
• Work across both urban and rural project types.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership responsibilities.
• A supportive environment within a friendly medium-sized team.
• Warkworth offers a strong lifestyle balance and is about 60 km north of Auckland.

Additional information

Applicants interested in this position should send a CV and cover letter to HR@buckton.co.nz. A position description is available on request. The closing date for applications is 03 Oct 2026. The role is based in Warkworth, Auckland, and is a full-time position.

Company profile

Buckton Surveyors and Planners works across cadastral, land development, planning, and ecology-related services, with a strong presence in Auckland, Kaipara, and Northland.