Surveying Technician
Real opportunity to add value and contribute to policy development
Summary about this job
Surveying
Company: Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Location: Bay of Plenty
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-785-2036
Fax: +64-6-171-1375
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Detail information about job Surveying Technician. Terms and conditions vacancy
* Professional development to enable you to really grow your career
* Inclusive team environment
* Plenty of field work
* Wellbeing programmes that make coming to work each day rewarding
About us
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for the sustainable management of the region's natural resources. We look after important functions relating to environmental protection and enhancement, safety and resilience, regional development, promoting responsible resource use and overseeing compliance activities. We have a reputation for looking after our people.
Our Role
The primary function of this role is to conduct engineering surveying work, to undertake flood monitoring duties and to conduct rivers and drainage survey investigations; there’s also a fascinating number of programmes and technical projects for a keen, willing and enthusiastic individual itching to get ahead in their career. Learn from experienced professionals as you get totally involved in river schemes, drainage, coastal and soil conservation activities.
The position is based from Whakatāne, and reports to the Surveying Team Leader.
The skills and personal attributes we look for:
* A Diploma in Surveying
* Good knowledge of common survey practices – including the requirements for modelling and current survey methodologies
* A champion for quality
* Excellent problem solving ability
* Health and Safety focused
* A high level of written ability combined with good verbal communication skills
* Working knowledge of project management systems
Ideally you will have had three or more years’ experience working in the surveying field, but we are also prepared to consider recent graduates who are seeking opportunities to progress, and who would come in at a lower grade
The Benefits
We have a reputation for being one of NZ’s most “progressive” Regional Council’s. People are friendly and there’s real variety within the role. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, learning and development. PLUS we offer flexible working so you can have great work/life balance along with job security.
This position may require the individual to undertake field work and site inspections, however a work based vehicle will be provided and if required, we’ll also put you through four wheel driving training.
For a copy of the job description and to submit applications, click below.
Phone Graeme O'Rourke on 0800 884 880, for all other queries
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, and also a current, valid drivers’ license.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm, Friday 3 August 2018 and will be accepted ONLINE ONLY.
With offices based in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Regional Council offers the work/life balance dreams are made of. Highlights include:
- NZ's favourite beach is a maximum of 1.5 hours from our offices.
- A region that covers some of NZ's most beautiful countryside.
- Recreational lakes within an hours travel from each of our offices.
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