GIS Specialist

Taituarā; Stratford; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Professional development

Flexible working policy

Te reo learning assistance

Free car parking

Job summary

Stratford District Council is seeking a GIS Specialist to lead the management, development, and continuous improvement of spatial data and GIS products. You will provide technical expertise, training, and leadership across Council, delivering solutions in both desktop and web environments.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years GIS experience, strong ArcGIS skills, data integration capability, and excellent communication with stakeholders in a dynamic council setting; willingness to train users

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• 3–5 years' experience in a GIS role, ideally in a council or similar organisation.
• Strong GIS expertise, particularly ArcGIS desktop and web environments; experience in spatial data management, data integration, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, development, and continuous improvement of Council's spatial data, GIS products, and services.
• Provide technical expertise, training, and leadership across Council.

Skills

ArcGIS desktop

ArcGIS web environments

SQL

Spatial data management

Data integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Stratford District Council is recruiting for a GIS Specialist to join the team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the management, development, and continuous improvement of Council's spatial data, GIS products, and services, while providing technical expertise, training, and leadership across Council.

This position is full time, working (40 hours per week), based at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford. The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $93,000 per annum, with the starting rate based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Stratford District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About You

You will have a tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline, with at least 3 - 5 years' experience in a GIS role, ideally within a council or similar organisation

The ideal candidate will have strong GIS expertise, particularly within ArcGIS desktop and web environments, along with experience in spatial data management, data integration, and SQL. They will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment. A willingness to support and train GIS users, while contributing to continuous improvement is essential.

Stratford District Council is proud of our diverse and inclusive work environment, and our commitment to fostering strong partnerships with Mana Whenua. Our preferred candidate will respect and understand the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi to our mahi, and be open to incorporating Te Ao Māori values and te reo Māori into their work.

Why Work With Us?

Our staff will tell you the best thing about working here is the people, a great staff culture is important to us. We have a positive, energetic work environment with plenty of laughter. Our customers and our communities are at the centre of what we do, and our people are what makes it work. If you join us, you will also benefit from ongoing professional development, a flexible working policy, te reo learning assistance, regular health checks opportunities, subsidised pool visits, an active social club, and free car parking! For candidates relocating to the district, relocation assistance of up to $2,500 may also be available.

About Us

The Stratford District sits in the heart of the Taranaki region, and is the gateway to Taranaki Maunga and the famous Forgotten World Highway. Our district is home to stunning parks and gardens, and there are countless opportunities to explore the landscape, arts and culture and local history. Working in Stratford gives you the best of both worlds; the lifestyle benefits of living in the world-renowned Taranaki region, paired with a workplace that values work-life balance. As a staff member of Stratford District Council there's a lot to be proud of and we welcome you to be part of the experience.

Closing Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026