GIS Analyst — City Growth & Planning

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance

Annual health checks

Eye care support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton City Council in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a talented GIS Analyst to join the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group. You will work with planners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality GIS services that support the city’s growth.

You will manage planning-related spatial data, maintain District Plan datasets, create maps and reports, and design GIS workflows that improve decision‑making. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and at least four years’ Esri experience

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Science, Urban or Environmental Planning or related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience using Esri suite including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong spatial analysis, data management and map production skills.
• Experience gathering requirements, solving business problems and communicating findings to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative, innovative and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Undertake spatial analysis and modelling to support planning and growth decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance planning spatial databases and datasets.
• Manage District Plan spatial data and ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
• Create maps, reports, and visualisations that communicate complex information clearly.
• Design and implement GIS dataflows and innovative spatial solutions.
• Support development and maintenance of Council's online zoning platform.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored GIS solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and workflows through technology and innovation.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Data management

Map production

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Collaboration

Education

Geography / GIS degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

InDesign

Photoshop

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Hamilton City Council in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking a talented GIS Analyst to join the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group. You will work with planners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality GIS services that support the city’s growth.

You will manage planning-related spatial data, maintain District Plan datasets, create maps and reports, and design GIS workflows that improve decision‑making. The role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and at least four years’ Esri experience