Technical Lead - Geospatial

Absolute IT; Wellington; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute IT is seeking a Technical Lead (Technical Delivery Manager) with strong GIS domain knowledge to drive geospatial initiatives for a New Zealand public sector client.

This 16–18 month fixed-term assignment is based in Wellington and involves coordinating across vendors, ICT teams and stakeholders to deliver key projects including ArcGIS cloud migration, CAD mapping enhancements and a new application.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GIS technologies, especially ArcGIS.
• Proven ability to lead complex technology projects.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud migration, especially Azure.
• Experience working in Agile, product-focused environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions without direct hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of geospatial initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Manage delivery plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Review and challenge technical solutions and vendor proposals.
• Foster Agile practices and support product delivery.
• Ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs.

Skills

ArcGIS

Lead projects

Azure

Agile

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Solution evaluation

Job description

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Our public sector client arelooking for a Technical Lead (Technical Delivery Manager) with strong GIS domain knowledge to lead complex geospatial initiatives on a 16-18 mo. Fixed Term assignment. In this role, you'll coordinate across vendors, ICT teams, and stakeholders to deliver key projects, including cloud migration of ArcGIS, mapping enhancements for CAD, and a new application. You will operate as a technical leader, evaluating solutions and guiding project delivery in a fast-paced, product-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of geospatial initiatives
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
• Manage delivery plans, budgets, and timelines
• Review and challenge technical solutions and vendor proposals
• Foster Agile practices and support product delivery
• Ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs

About the Role

Our public sector client arelooking for a Technical Lead (Technical Delivery Manager) with strong GIS domain knowledge to lead complex geospatial initiatives on a 16-18 mo. Fixed Term assignment. In this role, you'll coordinate across vendors, ICT teams, and stakeholders to deliver key projects, including cloud migration of ArcGIS, mapping enhancements for CAD, and a new application. You will operate as a technical leader, evaluating solutions and guiding project delivery in a fast-paced, product-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of geospatial initiatives
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors
• Manage delivery plans, budgets, and timelines
• Review and challenge technical solutions and vendor proposals
• Foster Agile practices and support product delivery
• Ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of GIS technologies, especially ArcGIS
• Proven ability to lead complex technology projects
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud migration, especially Azure
• Experience working in Agile, product-focused environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to evaluate technical solutions without direct hands-on development

Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates presently based in New Zealand and holding valid NZ Working Rights