Senior / Principal Gis Analyst

Senior / Principal GIS Analyst - ( 240001RV )

**Description**
- Be our GIS lead on exciting new and ongoing projects across ANZ
- Be part of our high performing teams of experienced & knowledgeable technical experts
- We offer flexible working and attractive remuneration package with **bonuses**

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

**About the role**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a **Senior** or **Principal Geospatial / GIS Analyst** to join our GIS team within the Water Group at Stantec New Zealand, based in our Wellington office.

Reporting to the GIS Team Lead NZ, you will lead effective business development, management, delivery and maintenance and of GIS related projects and resources. You will drive continuous improvement in the way we work and the technologies we use. You will also mentor and coach others and be seen as a technical expert in the broader Stantec whanau.

You will work across the broader Stantec business in Asia Pacific and be a part of multi-disciplined, global organisation with a great team culture. You will be based in our Wellington CBD office with a great sea view and have the flexibility to balance your career and home life.

In this highly visible role, you will
- Be the project technical lead for large multi-sector projects including scoping, delivery, and project progress reporting
- Determine the most effective solutions to project requirements and delegate priorities, budgets and timeframes for workload to supporting GIS Analysts
- Provide a range of innovative spatial solutions to internal and external clients
- Own relationships with key stakeholders to build, maintain and develop projects to support their unique requirements
- Lead continuous improvement and implementation of GIS best practice across NZ and the wider Geospatial Community across Australia and New Zealand.
- Provide technical mentoring and coaching to staff across multiple sectors within Stantec
- Empower the people you work with to deliver the Digital Practice Strategy
- Support the GIS Team lead and GIS Discipline lead to connect with Stantec’s global GIS Community
- Support the development and promotion of spatial business development strategies for internal and external clients

**What you will bring**

You are a passionate geospatial professional with extensive experience successfully delivering complex projects, preferably in a consulting environment.

You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and are able to work effectively with and inspire internal and external stakeholders/clients regarding the benefits of using an integrated spatial approach to projects. In addition, you are passionate about innovations and continuous improvement in technologies and GIS practice and previously led or contributed to transformation/change initiatives in this space.

Other attribute may help you succeed in the role:

- Tertiary qualification in Geology, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant discipline
- 8 years’ experience, ideally in a consulting environment
- Passionate to engage with stakeholders to collaborate and solve problems
- Extensive experience working with GIS Platforms, Esri software suite including ArcPro, Portal for ArcGIS and ArcGIS online
- Solid knowledge and experience in database design and development, with knowledge of SQL/SQL databases, FME and Python preferred but not a requirement
- UI, UX, design experience
- Well developed organizational skills in planning, conducting and coordinating complex projects.

**What we offer**

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development
- Professional Memberships
- Health Insurance - Income Protection Insurance - Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program

**About us**

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. S