GIS Team Lead | Data Strategy for Electric Network

Wellington Electricity; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 10%

Income protection

Trauma cover

Life & terminal illness cover

Brand new building Upper Hutt

Continuous learning

Community impact

Job summary

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt is seeking a Team Leader GIS to lead the GIS capability across the business, ensure accurate network data and governance, and drive data-driven decision making. The role balances strategic direction with hands-on delivery, collaborates with Asset Planning, Network Operations, SCADA and IT, and offers a path to real community impact.

You will lead GIS governance, data quality, and integrations, with experience in FME/QGIS and GE Smallworld desirable; tertiary

Qualifications

• Significant experience in GIS or electricity distribution environments.
• Proven experience leading GIS initiatives, systems or teams.
• Strong knowledge of GIS platforms, integrations and spatial data management.
• Experience with FME and QGIS.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• A tertiary qualification in GIS, Information Management, Engineering, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with tools such as GE Smallworld and Electric Office are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and ongoing development of Wellington Electricity's GIS capability.
• Ensure GIS systems and network data accurately represent the electricity network.
• Maintain GIS governance, standards, data quality and technical direction.
• Lead integration of GIS with key business systems including Asset Engineering, Planning, Billing, Field Operations and SCADA.
• Deliver spatial data solutions, reporting and automation opportunities.
• Support GIS related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business and with external vendors and partners

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic direction

Delivery focus

Communication skills

Education

GIS degree

Tools

FME

QGIS

GE Smallworld

Electric Office

Job description

Wellington Electricity in Upper Hutt is seeking a Team Leader GIS to lead the GIS capability across the business, ensure accurate network data and governance, and drive data-driven decision making. The role balances strategic direction with hands-on delivery, collaborates with Asset Planning, Network Operations, SCADA and IT, and offers a path to real community impact.

You will lead GIS governance, data quality, and integrations, with experience in FME/QGIS and GE Smallworld desirable; tertiary