Geospatial Analyst

Mercury; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days leave per year (MyDays)

$400 home office setup payment (tax‑ex

Share scheme: $1,000 Mercury shares

Discounted health insurance

Well-being programme

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Mercury is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to join the Geospatial Intelligence team in Rotorua. You’ll manage GIS data, create maps and spatial analyses, and run Mercury’s UAV program with oversight from the Chief Pilot.

The role involves coordinating with multiple departments and working with engineers, geoscientists, and operators. You will train colleagues, support regulatory reporting, and help develop spatial solutions for safety and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced ESRI GIS skills, particularly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Portal, with strong spatial analysis.
• Experience maintaining enterprise geodatabases and published datasets with metadata.
• Experience building web maps, dashboards, surveys and mobile data collection apps in ArcGIS Portal.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Mercury’s enterprise geodatabases and published datasets, including metadata.
• Producing high-quality maps and spatial analysis for internal clients.
• Building and maintaining web maps, dashboards, surveys and mobile data collection apps in ArcGIS Portal.
• Planning and running UAV flights for aerial imagery, thermal infrared and LiDAR, in line with regulations and Mercury procedures.
• Processing UAV data and sharing finished products with QA checks.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Portal

UAV data processing

Spatial analysis

Geodatabases

Remote sensing

Strong communication

Tools

Image Server

Job description

Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwis than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mercury is Aotearoa’s all-renewable energy generator, with a fleet of hydro, geothermal and wind assets across the country. Our decisions depend on good spatial information, and that’s where you come in.

As a Geospatial Analyst in our Geospatial Intelligence team, you’ll look after and build the GIS products, data and applications that teams across Mercury rely on. You’ll also run the day-to-day operation of our UAV (drone) programme, which is growing, with the Chief Pilot providing oversight. You’ll work closely with Generation, Generation Development, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and Strategy & Corporate Affairs, alongside geoscientists, engineers and operators.

You’ll be part of a fun, supportive team, based in Rotorua, with some local travel to sites.

Tāu e mahi ai | What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining Mercury’s enterprise geodatabases and published datasets, including metadata
• Producing high-quality maps and spatial analysis for internal clients, and working out what they need
• Building and maintaining web maps, dashboards, surveys and mobile data collection apps in ArcGIS Portal
• Planning and running UAV flights for aerial imagery, thermal infrared and LiDAR, asset inspections and weed monitoring, in line with Civil Aviation Rules and Mercury’s procedures
• Processing UAV data (including in Image Server), sharing finished products, and spotting where the data doesn’t look right
• Supporting consent compliance and regulatory reporting with spatial solutions and UAV-derived data
• Working with Generation and Health, Safety & Wellbeing on spatial solutions for areas such as dam safety, process safety and emergency management
• Training and supporting staff to use GIS well, and promoting good spatial practice across the business
• Managing contractors where required, for example UAV maintenance
• Advanced ESRI GIS skills, particularly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Portal, with strong spatial analysis
• Experience building and maintaining web maps, dashboards and mobile data collection apps
• Hands-on UAV data capture and processing, a safe and reliable approach to flying, and an understanding of NZ UAV regulations
• Knowledge of remote sensing and surveying
• Strong communication skills. You can listen, understand the problem, analyse it and clearly report back to technical and non-technical colleagues
• A collaborative, problem-solving approach, and confidence working independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, plus report writing and presenting skills
• Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
• $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
• Offers on electricity and telco - if you're a Mercury customer, you can enjoy 25% off eligible energy, broadband and mobile charges
• Join the Employee Share Scheme where you receive $1,000 of Mercury shares annually with a 3-year period of restriction
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
• Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
• The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
• Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
• Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
• Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

Every voice has its place – and together, we thrive.

At Mercury, we believe different backgrounds, experiences and capabilities make us stronger.

Applications close at 25th November 2026. We may review applications, begin interviews and close the advertisement before this date, so we encourage you to apply early.

Closing 25 Nov 2026 17:00

Location(s) Cambridge, Hamilton, Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga , Waikato