Geospatial Engineer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Design, build, test, maintain and support geospatial solutions, services, integrations and mapping products .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing geospatial solutions using the Esri platform, with a strong focus on data integration, automation, and adherence to geospatial engineering standards. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective data products and services that support analytics and operational use cases.

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Geospatial Solutions DeliveryEsri Platform ExperienceSpatial Data IntegrationArcGIS Enterprise ConfigurationAgile Delivery Experience

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Hard Skills

Geospatial EngineeringSpatial Data PipelinesETL ProcessesDataOps PracticesMicrosoft SQL ServerFMESystem IntegrationVersion ControlMapping ProductsService Management

Soft Skills

Planning and PrioritisationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS EnterpriseEsri PlatformFMEAgile Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Te Ao MāoriTikangaTe Reo MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiPublic Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLMS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, test, maintain and support geospatial solutions, services, integrations and mapping products
Deliver geospatial engineering activities across projects, products and operational services
Support implementation of geospatial platform standards, service improvements and roadmap activities
Develop and maintain spatial data pipelines and integration processes
Investigate and resolve geospatial issues and incidents, escalating complex matters when required
Apply DataOps, automation and observability practices to improve reliability and maintainability
Contribute to geospatial engineering standards, design patterns and technical guidelines
Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors and delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes
Support solution design for data products and services enabling analytics, AI and operational use cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering geospatial solutions and web mapping applications using the Esri platform
Experience supporting and administering enterprise geospatial platforms
Working knowledge of spatial databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
Experience developing or supporting spatial data integration and ETL processes, ideally using FME
Knowledge of software development practices, system integration and version control
Technical knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise Platform, including configuration and service management
Experience working within Agile delivery and change management environments
Strong planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to meet delivery timeframes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of, or willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori
Knowledge of, or willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in the public sector
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to work with modern geospatial, data and cloud technologies
A collaborative, inclusive and purpose-driven environment
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Five weeks annual leave
Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees