Senior Geospatial Analyst

Permanent – Full time

Map the future. Deliver insights. Make data work smarter… while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle of the Kāpiti Coast.

Join us at Kāpiti Coast District Council and help deliver accurate, accessible geospatial systems that support staff across the Council. In this role, you'll work on innovative GIS projects, assist KCDC staff and public with the council's GIS web applications, and provide expert advice on Council's Esri-based platform. From analysing staff needs to implementing practical solutions, you'll ensure our GIS data drives better decisions every day.

To excel in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and solid experience managing GIS systems.
• Formal training in GIS, ideally with expertise in the Esri ArcGIS suite.
• Advanced skills using the Esri products ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder and mobile apps Survey 123, Field Maps and Quick Capture.
• Hands-on experience with ArcGIS Online or Portal, and LocalMaps.
• Skilled in using FME to load, transform, and manage GIS and other data, both using FME Form and FME Flow.
• Able to combine GIS data with other sources such as property data, aerial imagery, and LIDAR, for specialised analysis and reporting.
• Comfortable writing Python scripts to maintain automated tasks.
• A strong interest in integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques into GIS workflows.
• A willingness to join KCDC's Emergency Management GIS team
• Familiar with Microsoft tools including SQL Server, Word, and Excel.
• Strong people skills, with a commitment to great customer service and the ability to work well with a wide range of people.
• A confident written and verbal communicator who earns trust and respect across all levels of the organisation.
• Good at managing time, working independently, and collaborating as part of a team.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and projects at once.
• Ideally holds a current and valid New Zealand driver's licence.

For more information regarding the role, please view the job description.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Keith Miller, Geospatial Intelligence Manager at or by phone on or free phone

Applications will be processed as soon as they are received, so don't delay

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You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.