Intermediate GIS Analyst

Hawke's Bay District Council; Napier; On-site; NZD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

Life insurance and income protection

Subsidised eye tests and lenses

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Hawke's Bay District Council in Napier, NZ is seeking an Intermediate GIS Analyst to join the ICT team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role provides technical expertise, performs spatial analysis, and supports ESRI GIS applications and databases across projects and operations.

You will work with stakeholders, guide GIS solutions, and help ensure data quality and accessibility across the council’s ESRI platform.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in GIS, geography, science, information technology, or a related discipline and experience in a GIS or similar role
• Practical experience with the ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with experience using geoprocessing and spatial analysis tools
• Experience with FME, Python, SQL and JSON, and a sound understanding of geospatial data management, GIS principles, and database administration
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and supporting others through training and mentoring
• Valid driver’s licence required

Responsibilities

• Provide technical GIS expertise to support projects and operations.
• Undertake spatial analysis and develop GIS applications and databases.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify solutions and provide training and support to ensure GIS is accurate and accessible.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Geospatial data management

Geoprocessing

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Mentoring

Programming concepts

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

GIS/geography-related degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Python

SQL

JSON

Job description

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Hawke's Bay District Council – Napier City, North Island

$88,995 - $104,700 a year

Full time, Permanent

5d ago , from Hawke's Bay District Council

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for an Intermediate GIS Analyst to join our ICT team. This is a full time, permanent opportunity based in Napier.

This role will provide technical expertise, support, and innovative GIS solutions that help Council achieve its business objectives. Working across projects and operational activities, this role will undertake spatial analysis, develop and support GIS applications and databases, partner with stakeholders to identify and implement solutions, and provide expert advice, training, and support to ensure Council's ESRI-based GIS platform and spatial data services are accurate, reliable, and continuously improving.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

The successful applicant will be a customer-focused GIS professional with strong technical capability and a passion for delivering innovative spatial solutions. You will bring experience working with ESRI technologies, applying spatial analysis to solve business challenges, and building effective relationships across the organisation.

You will also have:

• A relevant qualification in GIS, geography, science, information technology, or a related discipline and experience in a GIS or similar role
• Practical experience with the ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with experience using geoprocessing and spatial analysis tools
• Experience with FME, Python, SQL and JSON, and a sound understanding of geospatial data management, GIS principles, and database administration
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and supporting others through training and mentoring
• Valid driver’s licence required

The salary range for this role is between $88,995 to $104,700 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• Life insurance and income protection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment.

See a full list of our staff benefits here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua|Climate-smart and sustainable land use.