Company Description
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.
At Hamilton City Council, we are dedicated to improving the well-being of Hamiltonians. Our mission is to unlock Hamilton’s full potential, making it the best place to live. Our values of adaptability, simplicity, inclusiveness, guardianship, and ambition drive everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values to join our team.
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Reporting to the Data and Insights Lead, this position will maintain and improve asset data for the organisation through data capture, analysis, and reporting to enable smarter decision-making.
Working collaboratively across the group, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and developing asset databases for Council assets (excluding water assets managed by the Waters Infrastructure Information team). This relates to data across the lifecycle of the asset – from planning, creation, capitalisation, operations, and disposal.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Timely and accurate capitalisation of projects to create reliable and fit-for-purpose asset data.
- Monitor and report on capital work in progress (WIP) for the organisation.
- Support the asset revaluation process and prepare accurate and complete information for revaluations.
- Extract, manipulate and present data so it is fit-for-purpose for processes such as asset revaluation and asset planning.
- Provide day-to-day asset management information support and training to others across the group.
- Support and coach others across the group to improve data completeness and confidence.
- Improve the quality and accessibility of business data and processes.
- Assist with the implementation of upgrades and enhancements to information systems as required.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
- A graduate level qualification or equivalent experience, with transferable skills to deliver the outcomes of this position, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- A high level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
- A high degree of self-motivation, a positive attitude, and a collaborative style of working.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team or autonomously.
- Experience working with financial data, information systems, data management, and/or asset management functions.
- Ideally, experience in asset management systems and maintaining asset data.
- Preferably, experience in operating GIS and maintaining spatial data.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
Circa $85K 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: 10/08/2025
Note: We will be shortlisting 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.
