Staig and Smith Ltd
Survey Graduate - NELSON/CHRISTCHURCH

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Survey Graduate - Nelson/Christchurch
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opening in our Nelson or Christchurch offices for a Survey Graduate to work with our dynamic team of surveyors, planners, and land development engineers.
Our Company, Staig and Smith Ltd, is involved in a wide variety of surveying and spatial measurement projects throughout the South Island, including:
- UAV Surveying
- Laser Scanning
- 3D Point Cloud Analysis
- Rural and Urban Cadastral Surveys
- Topographic Surveys
- Land Development Engineering
- Vertical Construction Surveys
- Spatial Problem Solving
What We Value
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- MAHI – We communicate, innovate, and deliver quality.
- TRUST – We partner with our clients in pursuit of their goals.
- WHĀNAU – We value our sense of team and manaakitanga.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who will support our company values. You will ask questions, bring your ideas to the table, and take the initiative.
About Us
We are an innovative group of surveyors, planners, and land development engineers aiming to deliver excellence in all our projects.
Our company history dates back to the 1950s, and we have offices in Nelson and Christchurch, servicing the South Island and beyond.


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Our Company vision is to provide great living and working environments for people and communities.
We are committed to your support by providing our Graduate Mentor Program as you journey to be licensed, with regular check-ins with your mentor.
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- Email: ENQUIRIES@STAIGSMITH.CO.NZ
- Or call Leonie or Andy on 080 807 818 to discuss further.
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