Team Leader - GIS at Watercare Services Limited

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GIS, Team leadership, Product lifecycle management, Technical architecture, Stakeholder engagement, Agile methodology, Cloud platforms, Continuous delivery, Application development, Strategic planning, Data analysis, Risk mitigation, Solution design, Project management

Industry

Utilities

Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day! He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role We are looking for an experienced GIS Tech Lead to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Development Manager, this is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for both the technical and product lifecycle of Watercare’s GIS business applications. The role is accountable for maximizing the value of the GIS platform by leading an established team of GIS specialists while also applying strong product thinking to ensure solutions are aligned to user needs, business outcomes, and long‑term platform strategy. This includes ownership across the full application lifecycle covering strategy, architecture, selection, deployment, operation, evolution, and retirement. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand current and future needs, shape priorities, and translate these into a clear and achievable roadmap of GIS initiatives. This role balances people leadership, technical leadership, and product responsibility, ensuring GIS capabilities continue to evolve in a sustainable, user‑centred, and value‑driven way. Key responsibilities include: Provide clear leadership and direction for the GIS team, establishing a shared technical and product vision across core Watercare GIS products Lead and develop a high‑performing, cross‑functional GIS team, growing individual capability and fostering both personal and organisational development Act as a key point of accountability for GIS products, ensuring customer and business needs are understood, prioritised, and reflected in delivery plans Work with stakeholders to define outcomes, shape solution options, and maintain a clear pipeline and roadmap of GIS work aligned to organisational strategy Oversee the build, configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of GIS and associated applications across their lifecycle Own and continuously improve ways of working, development practices, and delivery standards across GIS applications Monitor and report on delivery performance, business outcomes, platform health, and risk mitigation, using data and metrics to support informed decision‑making Ensure GIS platforms are operated in a stable, secure, and optimised state, while driving continuous improvement and technical sustainability Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure GIS initiatives are well understood, well governed, and effectively delivered Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent industry experience with recognised technology qualifications Demonstrated experience leading and developing GIS or digital application teams within an agile or iterative delivery environment Proven experience across GIS application development, configuration, and support, including technical design and architectural decision‑making Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to balance technical constraints, product priorities, and business outcomes Sound understanding of the modern digital landscape, including open‑source technologies, cloud platforms, and contemporary continuous delivery practices A pragmatic, value‑focused mindset with the ability to apply product thinking to technical platforms and services Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: • Training and development opportunities • Life and income protection insurance plans • Generous parental leave • Employee discounts at a range of large retailers Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.

Responsibilities

The Team Leader will provide technical and product leadership for the GIS team, overseeing the full application lifecycle and strategy. They are responsible for managing stakeholder relationships, defining roadmaps, and ensuring the GIS platform remains secure, stable, and aligned with business outcomes.