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Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.Survey Cadetship – ChristchurchAre you keen to learn, enjoy practical work, and ready to build a career in the engineering industry?WSP is offering an exciting Survey Cadetship opportunity based in our Christchurch office. In this role, you’ll be supported to complete a New Zealand Diploma in Surveying while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of projects within our business.This Cadetship Is Ideally Suited ToSchool leavers looking to start their career, orIndividuals with workforce experience who are ready to retrain and pursue a new pathwayYou’ll be practically minded, interested in surveying or engineering, and bring a positive, get‑the‑job‑done attitude.As a Survey Cadet, you’ll work full-time in a permanent role while studying part-time towards your diploma. On successful completion, this role provides a clear pathway into a Survey Technician career with WSP.What’s in it for me?As a WSP Survey Cadet, You’ll Be Supported Every Step Of The Way As You Build Your Career. We OfferFinancial support for course fees, learning materials, and moreOngoing mentorship and hands-on practical experience alongside experienced professionalsPaid study leave to attend courses and sit examsThe opportunity to tailor your training and development to align with your career goalsAccess to a wide range of company benefits, including flexible working arrangements and professional registration supportA great team culture with regular social events, sports teams, social clubs, and more What do I need to be eligible?To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll HaveCompleted NCEA Level 2, with a minimum of 48 credits at Level 2A strong interest and capability in mathematics and scienceA full or restricted driver licenceNo previous surveying or engineering experience requiredGood communication skills, a positive attitude, and the motivation to learn and work hardYou must have current, unrestricted work rights for New Zealand. Please note: this role is not eligible for an Accredited Employer Work Visa.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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