Are you a technically strong geospatial specialist who enjoys solving complex data challenges, improving processes and taking ownership of technical solutions?

We're looking for an experienced Geospatial Data & GIS Specialist to join an established project team working on a significant geospatial and data-focused programme. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise across GIS, data architecture, automation and data engineering, helping deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

Working alongside an established team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of technical deliverables, influence solution design and improve the way geospatial data and services are built, managed and maintained.
What you'll be doing

• Contributing to data and solution design, including data architecture, modelling and the relationships between source systems, business requirements and geospatial services.
• Developing and maintaining solutions across ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro, with a particular focus on Arcade, Python and automation.
• Building, maintaining and improving FME workflows, ensuring processes are reliable, well-tested and fit for purpose.
• Developing repeatable and automated approaches to geospatial configuration, reducing manual effort and improving consistency.
• Taking responsibility for QA/QC, testing and peer review to ensure delivered solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Maintaining clear technical documentation covering data standards, governance, solution design, dependencies and implementation decisions.
• Taking ownership of technical workstreams and user stories, proactively identifying issues and working through solutions with the wider team.

What we're looking for You'll bring a strong technical background in geospatial data and GIS, with the confidence to work through complex problems and make sound technical decisions.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Strong experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro.
• Advanced capability in Arcade and Python, particularly for automation and repeatable configuration.
• Strong FME experience, including developing and troubleshooting complex data workflows.
• A solid understanding of geospatial data architecture, data modelling and enterprise geodatabases.
• Experience with data quality, testing, validation and technical documentation.
• The ability to take ownership of technical deliverables and work with a high degree of autonomy.

You'll be someone who looks beyond simply completing a task, understands the wider solution and takes pride in delivering quality technical outcomes.
The opportunity

• Initial contract through to 30 June 2027.
• Hourly rate contract.
• Wellington or Auckland location.
• Join an established project team with ongoing technical delivery.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful geospatial and data solutions.

If you're a hands-on geospatial specialist who enjoys combining technical problem-solving, automation and data engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you.