Geospatial Specialist at Auckland Council

Howick, Auckland Region, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

92130.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cartographic Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Visual Data Analysis, Web GIS Delivery, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, Adobe Suite, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, Safe FME, Data Editing, Strategic Oversight

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Auckland Central Salary range - $78,311 to $92,130 per annum plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution Provide strategic oversight for spatial projects and the provision of geospatial information Provide complex spatial information, analysis, and mapping (maps, data, and reports) from appropriate spatial datasets. He angitūtanga: The Opportunity The Auckland Council Geospatial team is passionate about transforming Auckland through the power of location intelligence and to this end operates an enterprise GIS that supports several exceptional products and solutions for Auckland Council and its customers. There is an excellent opportunity for a Geospatial Specialist to drive the delivery and coordination of high-level geospatial services to support the Planning and Resource Consents department work programme, through the effective use of Councils enterprise level geographic information systems, applications, and data. This busy and varied position will give you an opportunity to work with our small and highly skilled GIS team alongside our planners and technical experts on topics such as land use, heritage, natural hazards, water quality, and landscape protection. Many projects in our work programme require spatial and visual data analysis and mapping. You will work with the latest technology in one of the largest enterprise and project environments. For a copy of the position description please click here He kōrero mōu: About you You will be an energetic and passionate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professional with at least 3 years’ experience performing quality cartographic mapping, spatial and visual data analysis, web GIS delivery and editing using GIS and desktop software applications. You have a degree or diploma in geography or GIS and/or design or equivalent work experience. Must have experience and knowledge using at least some of the following products – ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro), ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server (web services), Adobe Suite, Web GIS (ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Portal), Safe FME technology. You will be at a great advantage if you have experience collaborating with Māori or within Māori paradigms. Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.7 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents. We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now! Applications close on Sunday, 19 July 2026 at 11:59 pm #WorkingForAuckland #Geospatial #GIS Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and complex spatial analysis, mapping, and reporting to support the Planning and Resource Consents department. Drive the delivery of high-level geospatial services using enterprise GIS systems to support land use, heritage, and environmental projects.