Careers

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Current Vacancies

Surveyor Roles

Senior Licensed Cadastral Surveyor

Auckland / Full Time

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Are you a Senior Surveyor ready to take your career to the next level? Progress into an immeasurable career with McKenzie & Co. Where we will test your true measure as technical expert in your field. 

Speaking of fields, you'll have plenty of time to get out in the field and experience different work including engineering and construction surveys, topographical surveys, monitoring, and construction set-out. So you need to be someone who enjoys variety of scope. 

We are looking for an experienced Licensed Cadastral Surveyor who is seeking a rewarding career with a values-driven company. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team leading projects alongside experienced industry leaders.

You will need to have experience in the industry and have a willingness to support and grow our surveying team.

You will need experience with 12D, Landonline, BricsCAD, AutoCAD, Leica survey equipment and LINZ cadastral survey requirements. 

Land Development and Subdivision

  • Provide cadastral advice during scheme plan preparation and subdivision design.
  • Guide projects through the cadastral process from resource consent through to title creation.
  • Prepare and certify section 223 and 224c documentation for submission to Council
  • Identify potential cadastral risks or legal issues and work with clients and consultants to resolve them.
  • Liaise with councils, lawyers and LINZ where required.

Project Delivery

  • Lead and manage cadastral components of land development projects.
  • Ensure survey work is delivered efficiently and to a high technical standard.
  • Coordinate survey inputs with planning, engineering and other consultants.
  • Provide practical advice to clients on subdivision processes, risks and timelines.

Survey Operations

  • Oversee field surveys including cadastral, topographical, as-built and construction surveys where required.
  • Maintain high standards of survey practice and data quality.
  • Utilise modern survey technology including GNSS, robotic total stations and survey data processing software.

Email us your CV and why you’d love to work with us at careers@mckenzieandco.co.nz

Apply

Senior Survey Technician

Auckland / Full Time

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Are you a Senior Survey Technician ready to take your career to the next level? Progress into an immeasurable career with McKenzie & Co. Where we will test your true measure as technical expert in your field. 

Speaking of fields, you'll have plenty of time to get out in the field and experience different work including engineering and construction surveys, topographical surveys, monitoring, and construction set-out. So you need to be someone who enjoys variety of scope. 

You will need to be a self-starting and well-established technician who can work autonomously to manage the full cadastral workflow, including preparation of survey datasets, council certifications and lodgement through Landonline.

 You should have a willingness to learn and develop, alongside a strong belief in excellence and innovation.

You will need experience with 12D, Landonline, BricsCAD, AutoCAD, Leica survey equipment and LINZ cadastral survey requirements. 

Three key ingredients WE ARE LOOKING FOR

1. Motivated individual who can work as part of our local team of 13, and nationwide team of 100 land development experts.

2. Willingness to learn, progress and thrive.

3. Adventure seeking go-getters.

Email us your CV and why you’d love to work with us at careers@mckenzieandco.co.nz

Apply

Surveyor - All Levels

Taupō / Full Time

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We are seeking talented Surveyors to join our Central North Island team based in Taupō. Make the move to McKenzie & Co and progress your rewarding career on a range of projects with our close-knit team. 

We’re looking for team players to join us, at all levels, to expand our surveying capacity. 

This role is involved in cadastral, setout, topo, UAV and others to support the land development projects in line with our purpose and mission of McKenzie & Co ‘to develop great places and people’. You will do this while working collaboratively to provide excellent surveying services for projects undertaken by McKenzie & Co.

  • Manage and carry out topographic, set out, hydrographic, monitoring surveys

  • To work closely with survey manager/ team leader to help develop and improve sound surveying systems and processes for the construction surveying.

  • Be able to independently perform setting out surveys for civils, residential and others

  • Other surveys including topographical surveys, monitoring and “as-builts”

  • Able to provide various plans/ deliverables in McKenzie and Co standard templates in a timely manner to the client.

  • Experience in 12d and Landonline

  • Carry out survey and prepare cadastral data set

Email us your CV and why you’d love to work with us at careers@mckenzieandco.co.nz

Apply

Engineering Roles

Civil Engineer - Christchurch

Permanent - Full Time

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Are you ready to take on engineering design and implementation for land development projects in Christchurch? At McKenzie & Co, our mission is to develop great places and people, and we need your expertise to make it happen!

Join our newly created team in Christchurch and lead the charge on our growing project portfolio. As a Civil Engineer, you will be pivotal to our projects, ensuring excellent engineering design and execution. You'll be part of a friendly and dynamic local team, and be part of a new office set-up.

Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer in Christchurch!

What You'll Do:

  • Design and prepare civil engineering drawings with top-notch quality.
  • Keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external consultants.
  • Manage project elements and coordinate with contractors.
  • Handle schedules, contracts, resource consents, and liaise with local councils.
  • Champion our Quality Management and Health & Safety policies.
  • Assist with technical development and comply with admin requirements.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Engineering or NZCE (registration optional).
  • 3+ years of civil engineering experience, especially in land development and subdivision design.
  • Local experience in Christchurch
  • Strong skills in 12d, Civil 3D, and BricsCAD.
  • Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
  • Organised, proactive, and a great communicator.
  • A genuine 'can do' attitude.

Who You'll Work With:

  • Senior engineers, all employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public.
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Senior Senior Civil Engineer - Queenstown

Queenstown & Wanaka / Permanent - Full Time

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We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer with over 6 years experience, looking to expand their rewarding career with a values-driven company. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work as part of a dynamic close-knit team in our established Queenstown office due to continued growth.

Whether you’re early on in your career or a seasoned professional, if you’re motivated, capable, fun and focussed, we want you!

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our projects, ensuring top-notch engineering design and execution. Working alongside an energetic and fun team in new office premises. 

Accountabilities include:

  • Civil Engineering, playing a pivotal role in informing the Senior Leadership Team 
  • Overseeing the successful execution of contracts with excellent communication to ensure transparency for all stakeholders 

What we're looking for: 

  • Minimum of 6 years land development experience required
  • Suitable tertiary qualification, e.g., BEng or BSurv
  • 12d and AutoCAD experience
  • A leader in your field.
  • A genuine ‘can do’ attitude

In exchange for your expertise you will benefit from working in a close team of experts who have a deep understanding of our customers needs. We offer flexibility to our team, and ensure that your time and skills are competitively remunerated. 

Apply

Intermediate Civil Engineer - Queenstown

Queenstown & Wanaka / Permanent - Full Time

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We are looking for an Intermediate Civil Engineer with several years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their career with a values-driven company. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit team in our established Queenstown office as we continue to grow.

Whether you’re building on your early career experience or looking to broaden your skills across a variety of projects, if you’re motivated, capable, fun and focused, we want to hear from you.

As an Intermediate Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the delivery of our land development projects, supporting design, coordination and implementation alongside an energetic and experienced team in new office premises.

Accountabilities include:

  • Supporting civil engineering design and project delivery across a range of land development projects

  • Assisting with the successful execution of contracts and maintaining clear communication with project teams and stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

  • Approximately 3–6 years’ experience in land development

  • Suitable tertiary qualification, e.g., BEng or BSurv

  • Experience with 12d and AutoCAD

  • A proactive team player who is keen to learn and grow

  • A genuine ‘can-do’ attitude

In exchange for your expertise, you will benefit from working in a close team of experts with a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. We offer flexibility to our team and ensure your time and skills are competitively remunerated.

Apply

Senior Civil Engineer - Taupō

Permanent - Full Time

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Are you ready to lead engineering design and implementation for land development projects while living in the beautiful Taupō? At McKenzie & Co, our mission is to develop great places and people, and we need your expertise to make it happen!

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our projects, ensuring top-notch engineering design and execution. You'll be working collaboratively with a talented and dedicated team who are not only passionate about their work but also actively involved in the leisure pursuits that Rotorua has to offer. 

Join us at McKenzie & Co and be part of a community that values excellence, collaboration, and work life balance while developing a meaningful career.

Accountabilities include:

  • Civil Engineering, playing a pivotal role in informing the Senior Leadership Team 
  • Overseeing the successful execution of contracts with excellent communication to ensure transparency for all stakeholders 

What we're looking for: 

  • Minimum of 7-8 years land development experience required
  • Suitable tertiary qualification, e.g., BEng or BSurv
  • CPEng or RPSurv qualification required
  • 12d and AutoCAD experience
  • Capable technical report writer and presenter
  • Attention to detail and highly organised
  • People management skills and experience
  • A dynamic individual who is comfortable with both flexibility and structure
  • Strong communication skills – written and verbal
  • Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
  • A genuine ‘can do’ attitude

In exchange for your expertise you will benefit from working in a close team of experts who have a deep understanding of our customers needs. We offer flexibility to our team, and ensure that your time and skills are competitively remunerated. 

Apply

Civil Engineer - Taupō

Permanent - Full Time

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Are you ready to take on engineering design and implementation for land development projects while enjoying the fun and vibrant lifestyle of Taupō? At McKenzie & Co, our mission is to develop great places and people, and we need your expertise to make it happen!

As a Civil Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our projects, ensuring excellent engineering design and execution. You'll be part of a friendly and dynamic team who are not only passionate about their work but also love to embrace the exciting activities that Taupō has to offer - which is why we provide a flexible working environment. 

Join Our Team as a Civil Engineer in Taupo!

What You'll Do:

  • Design and prepare civil engineering drawings with top-notch quality.
  • Keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external consultants.
  • Manage project elements and coordinate with contractors.
  • Handle schedules, contracts, resource consents, and liaise with local councils.
  • Champion our Quality Management and Health & Safety policies.
  • Assist with technical development and comply with admin requirements.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Engineering or NZCE (registration optional).
  • 5-7 years of civil engineering experience, especially in land development and subdivision design.
  • Strong skills in 12d, Civil 3D, and BricsCAD.
  • Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
  • Organised, proactive, and a great communicator.
  • A genuine 'can do' attitude.

Who You'll Work With:

  • Senior engineers, all employees, clients, subcontractors, and the general public.
Apply

Why work with us?

The Great People Programme.

For McKenzie & Co. to thrive, our people must thrive. The Great People Programme embodies our workplace culture and promotes employee wellbeing. We want our team to be at their best, both mentally & physically.

Varied projects

If you enjoy variety, you’ll be pleased to know that our projects range from large-scale master-planned residential, commercial, and industrial developments to the redevelopment of brownfield sites, infill projects, and everything in between. 

Excellent employee benefits

We value our employees and offer competitive remuneration packages and benefits, including flexible work arrangements. You can expect to enjoy regular catch-ups, office pool competition, our popular all-team weekend away, and $100 wellbeing benefit. 

We celebrate our team as individuals

Be part of a team that embraces your authentic self and celebrates your unique background, qualities and traits. Creating a positive, inclusive workplace that you’re excited to come to is key to us. 

Collaborative environment

We foster a collaborative environment where teams work together towards a shared vision, resulting in successful outcomes – with mentoring along the way. We celebrate your wins, encourage growth and connection along the way. 

Career development

We care about your development and encourage ongoing learning opportunities and pathways for employees. With a team of over 110 technical experts across multiple disciplines.

You will work alongside some of the best in the industry. 

At McKenzie & Co. we truly care about our culture and have a strong idea of our values.

Find out more

Internship Profile​

Digby Turner | Intern Engineer

 

As an Engineering student at the University of Canterbury, getting hands-on experience in a professional consulting firm was something I was really looking forward to, and McKenzie & Co has helped provide that opportunity. From day one, I’ve had the chance to work alongside senior staff including the directors on major projects, gaining exposure to the kind of strategic thinking and collaboration that you can’t always learn in a lecture theatre. It’s been a rewarding learning curve, and I’ve felt genuinely supported and included in the process. 

Beyond the work, I’ve really enjoyed being part of the team culture, especially the lunchtime pool tournaments, which have brought out everyone’s competitive side (mine included). Thanks to everyone at McKenzie & Co for making this such a valuable and enjoyable experience. I’m in my final year now and my studies have been complimented with new skills, great memories, and a much clearer sense of where I want to take my career.

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