Transport Data Support Officer

Full-time

Group: Infrastructure & Assets

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

We're all about making travel safe, smart, and reliable, not just for today, but for the future. If you're passionate about data and want to play a part in shaping how people move around our city, this could be the role for you.

As part of our Transport Data team, you'll work closely with the wider Transport Unit to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. Your main focus will be managing parking restriction data and supporting GIS-related projects that help us deliver better travel options for everyone. It's a role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will make a real difference.

If you're someone who enjoys working with data, loves learning new tools, and wants to contribute to smarter transport solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Some Key Responsibilities include:

• Specific focus on the Parking Geo Spatial data (parking restrictions, cycle lanes, bus stops etc) and ensuring this is current and accurate – working with the Urban Transport Technical Officer for ongoing changes
• Providing assistance and advice for the transport team on effective use of GIS data for development of information, production of maps, undertaking basic queries
• Working closely with the GIS team to ensure ongoing timely delivery of requests for work and implementation the Geo Spatial 'self-service' facilities.
• Assist in ensuring that the Forward Works Viewer has current and accurate information
• Traffic counting database management and quality checks including maintaining SCATS metadata used for volumes.
• Maintaining oversight of the various network datasets
• Assisting with the oversight of our Intelligent Transport System (ITS) devices and correcting the data if needed (e.g. when pathways stop working)

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Current clean Full NZ Drivers License.
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• Good knowledge of working with GIS software.
• A proven track record of thinking differently, acting with integrity, working together and making it happen.
• A collaborative working style, building strong networks and relationships with team members, stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to turn complex data into easily understood information to support decision making.
• Proactive and able to use initiative to solve problems or create opportunities and make decisions.
• Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.
• You will be a self starter.
• Able to deal with ambiguity

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $81,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. .

Applications close on the: 23/11/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.