Analyst Spatial Intelligence

Ministry for Primary Industries NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPI leave days

Annual Wellness payment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ministry for Primary Industries NZ in Wellington, NZ is seeking a Graduate/Intermediate GIS Analyst to support the ETS for forestry through GIS analysis, workflow development, and data interpretation. The role involves imagery analysis and advising programmes on forestry, land use, biosecurity readiness, and fisheries.

Based in Wellington, Tauranga, Gisborne or Rotorua, candidates should have ESRI ArcGIS Pro experience and familiarity with Python, R, SQL, or FME to develop workflows and

Qualifications

• Graduate or intermediate GIS analyst with ArcGIS Pro experience.
• Experience applying GIS to forestry and ETS-related data analysis.
• Ability to develop spatial workflows and scripting/automation tasks.
• Strong data interpretation and peer-review of spatial products.

Responsibilities

• Apply GIS and spatial analysis to support forestry and ETSrelated outcomes.
• Assess ETS applications and estimate timeframes.
• Develop innovative spatial solutions (scripting, automation, web tools).
• Produce maps, reports and analyses with high quality.

Skills

GIS analysis

ArcGIS Pro

Python

R

SQL

FME

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

FME

Job description

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Ministry for Primary Industries NZ – Wellington, North Island

$77,992 - $90,999 a year

Permanent

2d ago , from Ministry for Primary Industries

Salary band & range: General Salary Range Band F: $77,992 to $90,999 depending on skills and experience

Join our focused Spatial Intelligence team to provide spatial data analysis to inform on a range of organisational delivery decisions. You will undertake imagery analysis, assist in developing spatial workflows, and provide sound advice to programmes including the Emissions Trading Scheme for forestry, land use, forestry investments, biosecurity readiness and response, and fisheries. You will also get the chance to be involved in new spatial initiatives across the Ministry for which you will bring your experience with GIS.

The role will be focused on supporting the ETS for forestry through conducting land eligibility assessments, peer reviews, workflow development, policy advice, and data analysis.

Core responsibilities for the role:

• Apply GIS and spatial analysis to support forestry and wider primary industries.
• Understand and apply relevant legislation, policy, and regulations.
• Assess ETS applications and estimate timeframes.
• Contribute to the development of innovative technical solutions (including scripting, automation, and web tools) to improve data use and analysis methods.
• Apply independent initiative, critical thinking, and problem solving to produce high-quality maps, reports, and analysis.
• Maintain and use GIS datasets to support spatial intelligence.
• Continuously improve processes and tools.
• Peer review spatial products and methods.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This role can be based in Tauranga, Wellington, Gisborne or Rotorua.

This role would best suit a graduate or an intermediate GIS analyst with a couple of years' experience using the ESRI software suite including ArcGIS Pro.

To be successful in this role you will offer the ability to:

• Apply your existing geospatial methods to map and analyse forestry and/or the ETS for forestry.
• Demonstrate advanced analytical skills in reviewing, recording and synthesising information from numerous sources to inform decision making.
• Have experience with Python, R, SQL, and/or FME.
• Interpret aerial and ground photography and multi-spectral satellite imagery.
• Identify and communicate risks, issues, and options and potential solutions.
• Carry out independent thinking and decision making using prescribed frameworks and rulesets.
• Effectively translate business requirements into meaningful outcomes.
• Actively partake in our supportive team environment with openness, empathy and tolerance and recognize the value of collaboration.

Our team culture is critical to our success. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to a high performing team, and the way that you lead yourself or others. It is vital everyone who joins our Spatial Intelligence whanau is an ambassador for our values, so together we can drive the best possible outcomes for our customers.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most trusted provider of high-value food and fibre products.

• MPI leave days
• Annual Wellness payment
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 24 September.

If you have any questions about the role, please email *************@mpi.govt.nz