GIS Specialist

Fulton Hogan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Training and development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a GIS Specialist in Canterbury to design and support web-based geospatial solutions, translating complex spatial data into practical tools for project decisions. You’ll collaborate with digital, project and operations teams to deliver data-driven insights for resilient infrastructure across Aotearoa.

You will work with a broad mix of spatial data, drive data quality, and deliver solutions that help teams understand what’s happening and what to do next.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience configuring and deploying geospatial solutions using ArcGIS.
• Strong understanding of spatial workflows across Esri ArcGIS ecosystem and FME tools.
• Experience delivering web GIS, data processing, and QA in a business environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and support geospatial solutions using the ArcGIS ecosystem, with a strong focus on web mapping applications.
• Manage and maintain web maps, apps and content across ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Deliver GIS services including data processing, spatial analysis, quality control and interactive digital information products.
• Gather technical requirements, document business processes and shape practical geospatial solutions for project and business needs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support wider adoption of geospatial technology across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve data integration, efficiency and decision-making; while keeping safety, quality and environmental standards front of mind.

Skills

ArcGIS

FME

Web GIS

Data processing

Spatial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME Form/Desktop

FME Flow/Server

Job description

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a GIS Specialist to join our team in Canterbury. In this role, you’ll design and support web-based geospatial solutions, turn complex spatial data into practical tools for our projects, and help teams make smarter decisions on the ground. Good Work here means building digital products that people actually use and improving how we deliver infrastructure for our communities.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

As a GIS Specialist, you’ll help shape how geospatial technology supports the design, construction and delivery of resilient infrastructure across Aotearoa. This role works across digital, project and operational teams, with a strong focus on web GIS, data quality, analysis and practical solution delivery. You’ll work with a broad mix of spatial data, from design models and imagery through to survey and project information, creating tools that make it easier for teams to understand what’s happening and what to do next. It’s a role for someone who likes solving real problems, working side by side with good people, and turning ideas into useful outcomes.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Design, configure and support geospatial solutions using the ArcGIS ecosystem, with a strong focus on web mapping applications.
• Manage and maintain web maps, apps and content across ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Deliver GIS services including data processing, spatial analysis, quality control and interactive digital information products.
• Gather technical requirements, document business processes and help shape practical geospatial solutions for project and business needs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support wider adoption of geospatial technology across the business.
• Identify opportunities to improve data integration, efficiency and decision-making; while keeping safety, quality and environmental standards front of mind.

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• At least 3 years’ experience configuring and deploying geospatial solutions using ArcGIS.
• Strong understanding and the ability to implement spatial workflows, ideally across the Esri ArcGIS ecosystem and Safe Software FME Form/Desktop and Flow/Server.
• Experience delivering web GIS, data processing, analysis and quality assurance in a practical business environment.
• A confident, collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and keep moving forward.
• A genuine focus on safety, quality and doing the job properly, especially when the stakes are high.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction or related industries would be an advantage.
• Experience with Autodesk AEC Collection, 12D or similar digital engineering tools would also be useful, but not essential.

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return-to-work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-Employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.