Senior Geospatial Advisor

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Provide specialist geospatial advice to support evidence-based transport decision-making .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeWellington • New ZealandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geospatial analysis, mapping, and spatial data management, with a strong ability to translate business needs into practical geospatial solutions. Proven capability in stakeholder relationship management and leading geospatial initiatives from scoping to delivery.

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Geospatial AnalysisSpatial Data ManagementEsri TechnologiesGeospatial AutomationStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Geospatial AnalysisMappingSpatial Data ManagementGeospatial VisualisationGeospatial Data WorkflowsFMEArcGIS ProArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS OnlineETL Workflows

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCoachingJudgementRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

FMEArcGIS ProArcGIS EnterpriseArcGIS OnlineField Data Collection Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Industry Keywords

Geospatial IndustryTe Ao MāoriTikangaTe Reo MāoriTe Tiriti o Waitangi

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist geospatial advice to support evidence-based transport decision-making
Lead geospatial improvement and mapping projects from scoping through delivery
Work with multidisciplinary teams to understand business needs and identify opportunities for geospatial solutions
Improve the use of spatial information and systems across NZTA Waka Kotahi
Conduct spatial analysis and mapping
Balance stakeholder needs, priorities, dependencies, risks, time, cost and quality
Develop reusable geospatial solutions
Assure the quality of geospatial data and products
Communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences
Strengthen consistent geospatial practice across the organisation
Coach Geospatial Analysts and share technical knowledge
Champion geospatial capability and build internal, cross-government, vendor and industry relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise in geospatial analysis, mapping, visualisation and spatial data management
Ability to turn complex information into clear, decision-useful insights
Ability to translate business needs into practical geospatial products, services or process improvements
Strong spatial data management and analytical capability
Excellent understanding of the geospatial industry
Experience with geospatial data management workflows, including FME
Experience using Esri technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
Ability to scope and lead geospatial initiatives through delivery
Ability to balance stakeholder needs, priorities, dependencies, risks, time, cost and quality
Relationship-management capability across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders, technical specialists, partners and vendors
Sound judgement and problem-solving capability
Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities and identify when escalation is required
Ability to review and assure geospatial data, analysis and products
Ability to coach and support others through practical guidance, peer review, knowledge sharing and constructive feedback
Experience with geospatial automation, ETL workflows, field data collection applications, enterprise reporting tools or complementary data technologies would be useful
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
Knowledge of, or willingness to develop an understanding of, Te Ao Māori, tikanga, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as applied in the public sector
Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Five weeks’ annual leave
Life insurance
Income protection insurance
Critical illness insurance
Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
Coaching, knowledge sharing and professional development through practical guidance and peer review