Survey technician, Kaihangarau rūri whenua
Also known as
- Surveyor, land surveyor, survey technician, field assistant, aerial survey technician, cadastral surveyor
- , Kaihangarau Rūri, Mahere hoki
Survey technicians use surveying equipment to collect geographical information. They analyse data to prepare maps, reports and plans.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$62K to $95K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2-3 years
Survey technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and outdoors and may travel locally
- need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- survey land and water areas
- work out exact locations from data
- create maps, reports and plans
- use computer software, applications and systems
- check mathematical calculations
- check designs and plans
- explain projects
- make sure work meets quality standards
Organised
Practical
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- to do intermediate or advanced training in surveying and mapping science and get a New Zealand Certificate in Surveying (Level 4) or a New Zealand Certificate in Hydrographic Surveying (Level 4) OR
- a New Zealand Diploma in Surveying OR
- a Bachelor of Surveying
- to be licensed by the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand (for cadastral surveying only)
You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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