Geospatial Assistant — Maps, Data & Stakeholder Support

Talent Propeller Limited

Whakatāne

On-site

NZD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working
Extra week of annual leave

Job summary

Whakatāne District Council is seeking a Geospatial Assistant to help manage addressing, parcel, and geospatial data. You will collect, maintain, and verify data while creating maps, reports, and tables for timely decision-making.

The role supports GIS tools such as ArcGIS and Geocortex, ensures data integrity, and collaborates with staff to improve systems and processes. Flexible working and extra leave are among the benefits.

Qualifications

  • Detail-oriented and capable of producing accurate information.
  • Experience in GIS, ICT, data management, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of GIS theory, spatial processing, and cartographic concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain street and parcel numbering records and related Council data.
  • Update and verify geospatial datasets to ensure data integrity.
  • Create GIS maps, cartographic products, reports and tables for decision-making.
  • Support staff to use GIS software and corporate datasets with confidence.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of geospatial systems and workflows.
  • Support emergency management activities as required.

Skills

Attention to detail
Customer focused
Time management
Independent work
Curious mindset

Education

School certificate or equivalent
Relevant tertiary qualification (desirable)

Tools

ArcGIS
Geocortex
Esri software
Microsoft Office

Job description

Whakatāne District Council is seeking a Geospatial Assistant to help manage addressing, parcel, and geospatial data. You will collect, maintain, and verify data while creating maps, reports, and tables for timely decision-making.

The role supports GIS tools such as ArcGIS and Geocortex, ensures data integrity, and collaborates with staff to improve systems and processes. Flexible working and extra leave are among the benefits.

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