Our Head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking and work-life balance.
Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). The district is rich in natural resources, wilderness reserves, natural resources, native bush reserves, lush farmland and stunning west coast beaches.
At Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato you will find a welcoming and inclusive workplace that supports, challenges and encourages you to stay continually ahead of the game.
About this role:
An exciting new opportunity for a role in our Geospatial Team has come about and we are excited to offer you the chance to be part of not only this great team working across our district, but also a great organisation. This critical role will be responsible for Geospatial data visualizations that enable data-driven decision-making. Your work will help drive data driven decisions that impact the lives of more than 85,000 people.
What I do?
- You will Implement and oversee spatial data management practices.
- You will Identify and resolve issues with GIS tools & systems.
- You will analyse and drive insights for our customers.
- You will Optimize performance of geospatial applications and spatial data queries.
- You will Mentor GIS developers and perform code and report reviews.
What I bring?
- Creative mindset, ability to interpret and convert ideas into reality.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve joint objectives.
- 5-10+ years of experience in geospatial software development and architecture with advanced knowledge in Open-source software, TechOne Intramaps, ArcGIS, QGIS.
- Highly skilled in Microsoft SQL Spatial Databases, data management, analysis, and complex query writing.
- Experience in geospatial libraries (e.g., GDAL, ogr2ogr, Geoserver, PostGIS).
- Formal training in Geospatial Development tools & a Bachelor or Master's degree in computer science or Geospatial Technologies.
Why join our team?
- We're a flexible working organisation - yes this means you can work from home, but it's also so much more than that, we encourage our people to work in ways that provide the best outcomes rather than measuring success by time spent at a desk.
- We have a diverse programme of work with an excellent range of technology and opportunities for growth and innovation.
Additional Information
Location: Ngaaruawaahia, Waikato, New Zealand
Hours of work: 40 Hours
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes a medical, alcohol and drug testing.
Submit your application today!
Application closing date: Sunday, 17th August at 11:59pm.
