Cartographer and photogrammetrist, Kaiwhakamahere, tātari whakaahua
Also known as
- Mapmaker, photogrammetric surveyor, aerial surveyor, geospatial analyst, mapping officer, cartographer, land surveyor, geospatial analyst
Cartographers and photogrammetrists create maps by collecting, measuring and interpreting geographic data from land surveys, aerial photographs and satellites.
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$72K to $103K
Most common
$117K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Cartographers and photogrammetrists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices but may travel
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- Gather physical survey data.
- Create maps.
- Inspect finished products to locate flaws.
- Calculate geographic positions from survey data.
- Survey land or bodies of water to measure or determine features.
- Analyse physical, survey, or geographic data.
- Determine design criteria or specifications.
- Operate computer systems.
- Determine operational methods.
- Select tools, equipment, or technologies for use in operations or projects.
You usually need a qualification to become a cartographer or photogrammetrist.
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in surveying, environmental science, computer science or similar area
- a postgraduate qualification in geographic information science or geospatial science and technology
- experience in cartography and photogrammetry
- to be a member of the New Zealand Cartographic Society
If you’re in school
You usually need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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