NZ Recommend Majors
Quantity Surveying (QS)
Bachelor of Quantity Survey
Quantity Surveyors are key professionals responsible for cost, budget, contract, and financial management across construction projects. While this role is relatively unfamiliar in some countries, in New Zealand it is recognized as an essential profession within the construction and infrastructure industry. It is also listed as a long-term skill shortage occupation, with consistent demand from both government and industry.
Quantity Surveyors estimate construction costs based on architectural drawings and design documents, manage budgets throughout project phases, control costs, forecast costs by stage, and handle contract administration. Their work is crucial for reducing project duration, preventing budget overruns, maintaining quality, and managing on-site risks and safety.
New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sector continues to grow, focusing on residential development, commercial construction, public infrastructure, and urban/transport projects. Consequently, demand for skilled Quantity Surveyors with cost management and project finance expertise remains high.
Study pathways
Ara
Quantity Surveying programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) – 3 to 3.5 years
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Quantity Surveyor
Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying – 1 year
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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1-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Quantity Surveyor
Massey University
Quantity Surveying programme
Partner work visa & children’s tuition support available during study
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) – 3 to 3.5 years
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IELTS overall 6.0 or English pathway programme
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3-year Post-Study Work Visa
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Career pathway: Quantity Surveyor
Career opportunities
Quantity Surveyors mainly work for property developers and construction companies. They are employed by construction firms (residential or commercial) to manage construction costs, contracts, and project monitoring, as well as to supervise junior Quantity Surveyors. Responsibilities also include ordering materials, coordinating with on-site managers, and completing administrative tasks to ensure smooth project completion. Experienced Quantity Surveyors can advance to managerial roles, establish consulting firms, or manage tender documentation for construction projects.
As Quantity Surveying is included in New Zealand’s long-term skill shortage list, many programs offer partner work visas and children’s tuition support during study, making it an attractive pathway for international students.
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