Senior Geospatial Advisor
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
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Job description
Opportunity Overview
As a Senior Geospatial Advisor, you will apply your advanced geospatial knowledge to influence the delivery of New Zealand’s transport priorities. This permanent position is based in Auckland or Wellington and involves leading geospatial projects and providing expert spatial analysis to support informed decision-making within the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver trusted geospatial advice and conduct complex spatial analysis to support strategic transport decisions.
- Lead the end-to-end management of geospatial initiatives, including scoping, development, and implementation.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, sharing expertise and coaching Geospatial Analysts to build team capability.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of geospatial data and products, and develop reusable solutions.
- Communicate technical geospatial information effectively across various audiences.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive expertise in geospatial analysis, mapping, visualization, and spatial data management with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
- Proven skills in understanding business requirements and translating them into practical geospatial solutions or process enhancements.
- Strong background in spatial data management and a solid grasp of the geospatial industry.
- Experience utilizing geospatial data management workflows, particularly with FME software.
- Proficiency in Esri geospatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online.
- Demonstrated capability to lead projects balancing various factors including stakeholder needs, risks, timelines, and quality standards.
- Excellent relationship management skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams, stakeholders, partners, and vendors.
- Strong problem-solving ability, independent working skills, and sound judgment in managing priorities and ambiguity.
- Experience in reviewing and ensuring the quality of geospatial data, analyses, and outputs, and supporting consistent best practices.
- Adept at mentoring colleagues through guidance, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing.
- Additional experience with geospatial automation, ETL workflows, field data collection apps, or enterprise reporting tools is advantageous.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Interest or willingness to engage with Te Ao Māori concepts, tikanga, te reo Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as applicable in the public sector.
About the Team
The Business and Geospatial Intelligence Services unit empowers NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi through trusted insights, business intelligence, and geospatial expertise. They produce enterprise analytics, reporting, and location-based products supporting organizational performance and decision-making via standards, reusable tools, and services.
Why Work With Us?
We value diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment where all employees feel respected and empowered. Our benefits include five weeks of annual leave and comprehensive insurance coverages providing stability and wellbeing for permanent staff.
Additional Information
- This role requires legal eligibility to live and work in New Zealand.
- The organisation practices equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity and inclusion.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply early as shortlisting may begin prior to the closing date of 19 October 2026, and the vacancy may close sooner.