- Strong pipeline of secured work and long-term career opportunities
- Collaborative team of experienced industry professionals
- Competitive remuneration and professional development support

Land Matters is a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering Civil Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Project Management and Property Advisory services across a diverse range of land development and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Based in Ōtaki, the team combines technical expertise with a practical, collaborative approach, helping shape communities through high-quality development and infrastructure solutions. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, an opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate or Senior Civil Designer to join the team.

The Opportunity
Working closely with Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of land development and three waters projects from concept through to construction. You'll utilise advanced 12d and AutoCAD skills to produce high-quality designs while also supporting survey, drone and digital engineering activities across a variety of projects.
This role offers exposure to subdivisions, earthworks, roading, stormwater, wastewater and water supply infrastructure, along with modern technologies including drone surveying, machine control and digital modelling.

Key Responsibilities:

- Civil design and drafting using 12d and AutoCAD
- Land development, subdivision and infrastructure design
- Stormwater, wastewater and water supply design
- Earthworks and roading design
- Preparation of engineering drawings, models and construction documentation
- Assisting with topographical and as-built surveys




- Drone data capture and processing using Propeller and Pix4D software
- Supporting GPS machine control and digital construction workflows
- Coordination with clients, councils, contractors and project stakeholders
- Supporting project delivery from concept through to construction

About You:
You'll be an experienced Civil Designer or Civil Drafter who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering practical, high-quality design solutions. Ideally you’ll have:

- 4+ years’ civil design and drafting experience
- Robust 12d experience
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Experience across land development and subdivision projects
- Three waters design experience
- Knowledge of NZ engineering standards and council requirements
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Current valid working rights in New Zealand
- Hold a current New Zealand Drivers License

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary package
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Diverse and interesting project portfolio
- Modern technology and systems
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Regular social events and a great company culture
- Excellent work-life balance on the Kapiti Coast

How to apply:
All inquiries and applications are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Grant Richardson – e-mail View email address on au.fitly.work or phone 021 449 871. All correspondence and applications will be managed through Archway Recruitment.
Reference number: 1743501
Profession:EngineeringEngineer - Civil Land Development

Company: Archway Recruitment
Date posted: 20th Oct, 2026

📌 Civil Designer | Intermediate or Senior (Wellington Shire)
🏢 Archway Recruitment
📍 Wellington Shire