Geospatial Specialist

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

We are seeking highly motivated Geospatial Specialists to join our team for 6 months. This fixed term role that will run until 27 June 2025.

You will need to be proficient in the use of ArcGIS and desktop GIS. Ideally you will have a background in geospatial analysis. In this role you will be responsible for analysing and interpreting geospatial data, creating maps and visualisations, and providing technical support to other team members.

The position will work 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.

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

- 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,

**Bonus point for experience in**:

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

**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

**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**

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role **(Geospatial Specialist - Level Tahi/1)** 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.

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