Senior GIS Analyst

Wellington City Council; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Wellington City Council is seeking an experienced Senior GIS Analyst to lead complex geospatial projects within City Planning. You will deliver analyses, build automated workflows, and create insightful maps and dashboards to support Wellington's long-term planning and decision-making.

Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, mentoring, and staying ahead with emerging technologies are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment shaping Wellington's future.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in GIS, Geography, Data Science, or IT.
• At least 7 years' experience in GIS, spatial analytics, or related discipline.
• Advanced experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite.
• Strong skills in spatial analysis, cartography, and geospatial data management.
• Experience with Python scripting, automation, and data integration.
• Knowledge of spatial and relational databases.
• Experience developing dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI or ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• A collaborative approach and experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex GIS, spatial data, and analytical projects.
• Undertake advanced spatial, demographic, network, and scenario analysis.
• Develop automated data pipelines and GIS workflows using tools such as Python, SQL, APIs, and FME.
• Integrate GIS with enterprise data platforms and business systems.
• Create high-quality maps, dashboards, 3D visualisations, and digital information products.
• Provide specialist advice on geospatial solutions, data management, and analytics.
• Support and mentor colleagues while building GIS capability across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, innovation, and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted solutions.
• Contribute to key planning initiatives that help shape Wellington's future.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Cartography

Geospatial data management

Python scripting

Data integration

Communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Tertiary qualification in GIS/Geography/Data Science/IT

Tools

Esri ArcGIS suite

Power BI

ArcGIS Dashboards

FME

SQL

Job description

Shape the future of Wellington through data, insight, and innovation

At WCC, we're working together for Wellington's future. As our city grows and evolves, high-quality geospatial information plays a critical role in helping us make informed decisions about housing, transport, infrastructure, climate resilience, and community spaces.

We're looking for an experienced Senior GIS Analyst to join our City Planning team and provide expert geospatial leadership that supports the future development of Wellington. In this role, you'll combine advanced spatial analysis, data engineering, automation, and visualisation to turn complex data into meaningful insights that influence planning and decision-making across the city.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do

Working within the Strategic Planning GIS team, you'll lead the delivery of complex geospatial projects and help drive evidence-based planning across Council. You'll collaborate with planners, analysts, data specialists, and stakeholders to transform data into intelligence that supports Wellington's long-term vision.

You will:

• Deliver complex GIS, spatial data, and analytical projects
• Undertake advanced spatial, demographic, network, and scenario analysis
• Develop automated data pipelines and GIS workflows using tools such as Python, SQL, APIs, and FME
• Integrate GIS with enterprise data platforms and business systems
• Create high-quality maps, dashboards, 3D visualisations, and digital information products
• Provide specialist advice on geospatial solutions, data management, and analytics
• Support and mentor colleagues while building GIS capability across the organisation
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, innovation, and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted solutions
• Contribute to key planning initiatives that help shape Wellington's future

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

You'll be a highly capable GIS professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data, and finding innovative ways to improve how information supports decision-making.

You'll have:

• A tertiary qualification in GIS, Geography, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 7 years' experience in GIS, spatial analytics, or a related discipline
• Advanced experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite
• Strong skills in spatial analysis, cartography, and geospatial data management
• Experience with Python scripting, automation, and data integration
• Knowledge of spatial and relational databases
• Experience developing dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI or ArcGIS Dashboards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• A collaborative approach and experience working across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience in local government, cloud-based data platforms, FME, or advanced analytics would be an advantage

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of some of Wellington's most important planning and development challenges. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making, while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on our city and communities.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support:

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: [e-mail]

Applications close 6 November 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.

Pre-employment Checks:

All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed

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