Gis Officer

Permanent, part-time (25 hours per week), Geographic Information System (GIS) role
- Based in Te Awamutu with hybrid working available, offering a combination of working from home and from our offices in Te Awamutu and Cambridge
- Local Government opportunity

**About Waipā District Council**:
Waipā District is a vibrant, highly developed region with an excellent central location. Known as the 'Home of Champions', the district boasts high-performance sports organisations including Rowing New Zealand, Cycling New Zealand, Canoe Racing New Zealand, and Triathlon New Zealand, with Cambridge serving as their home base. As we experience significant growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, innovative, and community-focused Council.

**The Role**:
Our GIS team is at the heart of spatial planning and mapping within the Council. We support the organisation by managing data, delivering continuous improvement initiatives, and driving projects from conceptual stages through to full implementation. We are looking for an enthusiastic, solution-focused, and technically minded individual to join our team. This is a part-time position for 25 hours per week, ideally worked over 5 days a week.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Process operational requests from both internal and external customers within agreed timeframes.
- Manage and maintain GIS data and databases, ensuring high standards of data integrity.
- Collaborate on the design, development, and implementation of innovative spatial solutions.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A relevant qualification in GIS or a related field.
- At least 2 years' experience in a GIS role would be ideal.
- Proficient in data management and familiar with GIS software, including QGIS.
- Demonstrated experience in GIS database maintenance.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical users.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.

**Why Join Us?**
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a dynamic environment where your skills and contributions will have a direct impact on the community. If you are passionate about GIS, enjoy solving problems, and are excited about working in a growing, innovative team, we would love to hear from you.
- (Applications may be processed ahead of the close date)_
- Reference #
- 36225
- Posted on
- 11 Jun 2025
- Closes on
- 25 Jun 2025 22:00
- Location(s)
- Cambridge, Te Awamutu
- Expertise
- Administration & Office Support, Agriculture & Conservation, Construction & Roading, Engineering & Technical, Information & Communication Technology, Planning
- Job level(s)
- Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Permanent part-time