Geospatial Specialist

12-month fixed term positions available
- Projects working on Biosecurity and Conservation
- Flexible work environment

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
We are seeking two highly motivated Geospatial Specialists to join our team for 12 months, this due to some of our team being on parental leave. The ideal people will have a good background in geospatial analysis and will be proficient in the use of ArcGIS and desktop GIS. In this position you will be responsible for analysing and interpreting geospatial data, creating maps and visualisations, and providing technical support to other team members.
Here's the good stuff The position is working on various national programmes of work which feed into protecting our natural environment, like the Kauri Dieback project - protecting native trees, and the Wilding Pine and Wallaby Eradication programmes - feeding into these with data collection, dashboards, analysis, reporting, visualising data. There is also interaction with other govt agencies and councils.
You will get variation of work in this team of 7 with the opportunity to move around and work on new initiatives.

**He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience**:

- Technically savvy in ArcGIS and desktop GIS (pro or QGIS) including analysis & interpretation,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills,
- Creating maps and visualisations to support project objectives,
- Provide technical support to other team members,
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure project success

**Bonus points for experience in**:

- Python,
- FME (feature manipulation Engine),
- Experience or exposure to conservation or biosecurity work, and a passion or interest in these.

**The expected appointing range for this role is**: $79,526 - $93,000 dependant on experience.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau - What we offer our employees
- Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai
- Eye & ear care reimbursements
- Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
- Diverse groups and networks
- If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks
- A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave per annum

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story
Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Tono mai - How to Apply

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Geospatial Specialist - Level Rua/2) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.