Geospatial Specialist (Systems)

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

7 days ago

He angitūtanga | The opportunityWe are looking for a Geospatial Specialist (Systems) to lead the administration and optimisation of Auckland Council's geospatial platforms. In this role you will work closely with Enterprise Infrastructure staff to ensure geospatial servers and applications are secure, reliable and performing at their best.You will also provide consulting services across development teams and business units, acting as a subject matter expert for geospatial systems and promoting best practice. From developing processes and standards, to supporting project planning and system upgrades, this role is central to maintaining trust in our geospatial environments.He kōrero mōu | About youYou will bring strong technical expertise in geospatial systems and server administration, combined with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. With experience supporting complex geospatial platforms, you will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders and building trusted relationships across diverse teams.We are looking for someone with:

A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Management or similar, or equivalent experience in ArcGIS server administration
5+ years' experience managing configurations for a full-scale geospatial platform
A strong understanding of incident, problem, change and release management practices
Proven ability in application development, technical requirements analysis and data modelling
Strong project management skills to deliver on time and within budget
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical detail to non-technical audiences
Experience with SQL Server Management Studio and T-SQL would be an advantage

Experience with automated deployment patterns, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code would be an advantage

Experience working in an Agile (SAFe) environment would also be an advantage

This role will suit someone who pays close attention to detail, enjoys working collaboratively, and is motivated by delivering solutions that directly support Auckland Council's operations.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerYou will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement. At Auckland Council we offer opportunities to develop your career, work with modern technologies, and contribute to projects that have a real impact for Tāmaki Makaurau.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to embedding te ao Māori into the way we work. We support kaitiakitanga and are responsive to the needs and aspirations of Māori across our region.Apply nowIf you are ready to bring your expertise in geospatial systems to a role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.Applications close: 12th September

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