The most common way to become a Graduate Surveyor is to complete a four-year Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) degree. For those wanting to survey coastal areas, oceans, lakes, rivers and seas, it is recommended to also complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Science, specialising in Hydrography. In addition, many New Zealand employers are also looking for the following characteristics:
On any given day, a Graduate Surveyor may be expected to do all or some of the following:
A Graduate Surveyor has many different career paths ahead of them. Although voluntary, Surveyors of any level and specialisation can apply to become members of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and work towards professional registration to boost their employability. A Graduate Surveyor can also become a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor after completing two years of practical work, a series of exams and a presentation to the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board.
40K – 50K per annum (NZD)
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