Senior Geospatial SpecialistHybrid

Senior Geospatial Specialist

New Plymouth (preferred), Tauranga & Wellington with remote and flexible working options available

What we offer you

•  Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
• Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) – that’s fine by us
• All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – Wow!!!
•  As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).

New Plymouth (preferred), Tauranga & Wellington with remote and flexible working options available

 About the role

As our Senior GIS Specialist, you will be part of a friendly team that provides great customer service by understanding business requirements, performing advanced spatial data analysis, designing, and implementing solutions to address business needs. Collaboration is key as you'll work closely with business stakeholders including architects, business customers, and vendors.

Leveraging your expertise in ESRI and FME toolsets, you will play a vital role in managing GIS applications and databases. You will ensure end user calls and requests are resolved by taking ownership of problems and driving resolutions.

The role also requires you to perform maintenance activities and leveraging automation to keep our geospatial applications and databases running in tip top shape while ensuring support documentation is up to date.

About you

 To be a success in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in ESRI ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Server enterprise geodatabases, ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap and/or Pro), ArcGIS Enterprise/Online web tools and Experience Builder.
• Experience in administration of ArcGIS Enterprise including version upgrades and patching
• Experience in automating GIS pipeline tasks using FME, Python and SQL Server
• Experience with map projection transformations, datum conversions, geo-coding, cartographic design and map production
• Proficiency in JSON, Java, Flex, FME and familiar with SAP
• Proven track record in agile software delivery management.
• Ability to communicate analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner.

  It would be ideal, but not necessary, if you have:

•  Customer service experience
• Great relationship building skills with the ability to interact and communicate at various levels across the organisation and with vendors
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and exercise independent judgment, common sense and initiative
• Ability to work in a highly technical environment utilising Critical thinking and Deep technical problem solving
• Focus on promoting continuous improvement
• Leadership in Esri GIS products
• Ability to work as a team player, whilst thriving on taking ownership of your own work.

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Friday 3 May 2024

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive. 

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz