Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst / Kaitātari Raraunga Matawhenua


Porirua is a growing and vibrant city where there’s always something happening. We want everyone to feel welcome – whether they’re visiting, living or working here. Our people are friendly, diverse and inclusive, and make Porirua City a great place to live, work and raise a family. We’re looking for skilled people like you to help make it all happen.

All about the job

The GIS Analyst role will embrace your exceptional technical skills and your spatial analytical skills with your strong knowledge of ESRI to provide accurate and timely information to our system users.

You will be responsible for:

  • ensuring GIS data is complete, up-to-date and accurate
  • providing support to build innovative products, particularly in 3D
  • providing accurate and timely location information to the business 
  • providing proactive user support

About you

This role offers a diverse range of daily activities and will keep you on your toes. It would be fabulous if you have advanced knowledge of ArcGIS suite, including mobile solutions and desktop.

You’ll need to show us that you:

  • have a tertiary degree in Geography, Geoscience, Computer Science, GIS or IT
  • have experience working in a similar role
  • have a fundamental understanding of databases and data management
  • have knowledge and experience with GIS web services
  • have advanced spatial analysis skills and excellent data editing skills.

What you need to do now

Come and join our GIS team and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Mike Bricker on 237 2023 for more information.

Porirua City embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications by people from all backgrounds and are a member of Diversity Works. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we’ll do our best to get you sorted.

You will need to apply via our careers centre: www.poriruacity.govt.nz/careers.

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Applications need to be received via our Careers Portal by Monday 17 February 2025.

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 2025-5529

Location: Porirua

Closing Date: Monday, 17 February 2025