Civil Draughtsperson/Technician (GIS/AMIS)

Posted:

30/07/2025

Closing Date:

24/08/2025

Salary:

$73,000.00 - $82,000.00

Job Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Blenheim, Marlborough

Job Category:

Assets & Services Department

Mo tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

As part of our data capture team, you will play a key role in ensuring Councils infrastructural asset data is accurately represented.

Working closely with our engineers and asset managers you will be responsible for:

• Recording new infrastructure into GIS maps and asset management information system
• Ensuring accurate GIS maps and asset data integrity to enable valuations & decision making.
• Ensuring asset maintenance is accurately recorded
• Conducting site investigations to ensure asset data and maps remain accurate
• Delivering accurate technical and spatial asset data to internal and external stakeholders as required.

This role is critical in informing the public, contractors, developers, engineers and future planning for the region through accurate technical and spatial asset data.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

• A great benefits package (including life & income protection insurance, health insurance, enhanced leave and superannuation, and relocation support where applicable).
• A Salary range of $73,000 to $82,000 (this will depend on the knowledge, skills and experience you have to offer).
• A workplace that supports flexibility, health and wellbeing
• An environment where input, initiative and innovation are encouraged
• A fantastic learning environment and support for professional development

Ko ngā wheako ōu | About you

You may be a fresh graduate with Engineering or GIS skills or have experience already in a similar role. The successful applicant will require the following attributes:

• Be thorough and meticulous showing a disciplined adherence to standards and procedures.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and approach.
• Familiarity with GIS applications or computer aided drawing programme(s).
• Competent with Excel to an intermediate level.
• Have the ability to seek solutions to problems.
• Have experience in water, wastewater and stormwater engineering and maintenance.

In addition, knowledge or experience of the following would be advantageous:

• Interpretation and use of utility services plans and/or engineering drawings.
• Surveying and GPS technologies.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, an asset management database.

Training and development will be made available for the right candidate. So, if you meet most (but not all) of our requirements but you believe that you could be a great fit for the role please apply as we would love to hear from you.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Marlborough District Council is a dynamic, progressive organisation which prides itself on the professionalism it brings to managing a wide range of functions. Our vision is that over the next decade, Marlborough will become a globally connected district of progressive, high-value enterprise, known for its quality lifestyle, desirable location and natural environment.

Marlborough is unique for many reasons. The region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape. With the Marlborough Sounds, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport and leisure.

If you’re ready to progress your career with Council

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday, 24 August 2025.

For further information or questions, you are welcome to contact Lavina White (Senior Draughtsperson/GIS/AMIS) at Lavina.White@marlborough.govt.nz