GIS Analyst / Pūkenga Hangarau Whenua

1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Req #67

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Imagine a workplace where your efforts directly shape the future of the vibrant community that is Rotorua. Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua |Rotorua Lakes Council offers you that opportunity and more. With a team of over 400 staff, we're the driving force behind transformative projects like the revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and hosts to the first NRL Indigenous All Stars games in Aotearoa. After a fulfilling day at mahi, soak in our abundance of geothermal pools, explore the mesmerising ngāwha (geysers), and conquer world-famous mountain biking trails. As we stand firmly committed to biculturalism and collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, your appreciation for Māori values, te reo, and tikanga Māori will flourish. Join us and shape your career in an environment where innovation meets tradition.
He kai kai āu ringa! Nau mai! You have the opportunity to make a huge difference! Come join us!

We are looking for a skilled GIS Analyst to join our Business Support team. In this role, you will help improve how our Council uses technology by developing and maintaining GIS applications and integrating them with other business systems. You will work with spatial and non-spatial data to support analysis, modelling, and reporting. Training staff on GIS tools and finding ways to improve our systems will also be part of your work.

To succeed, you should have a tertiary qualification in a relevant business field or 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. IT qualifications and experience with online services are a plus. You will need strong problem-solving skills and experience with programming languages like C# and Python. Familiarity with Visual Studio, MS-SQL Server, and ESRI tools such as ArcGIS is important, along with good communication skills and an interest in improving processes.

Additional skills in JavaScript, CSS, software development lifecycle, and understanding of integrated IT systems will be helpful but are not required.

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, make a real difference in the community, and grow your career. If you are ready to take on this challenge, please send us your CV and cover letter.

This job vacancy closes on Friday 30 May 2025.

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $78,085.00
Max Hiring Rate $91,864.00

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1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand