Senior Geospatial Engineer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

. Design, build and support reliable, secure geospatial solutions, integrations, data pipelines and services .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeAuckland • New ZealandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in delivering enterprise geospatial solutions and web mapping applications, particularly using the ESRI platform. Capable of providing technical leadership, mentoring teams, and applying DataOps practices to enhance platform reliability and operational visibility.

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Enterprise Geospatial SolutionsESRI PlatformArcGIS Enterprise AdministrationETL Processes DevelopmentAgile Delivery Environments

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Hard Skills

Geospatial Solutions DesignWeb Mapping ApplicationsSpatial DatabasesMicrosoft SQL ServerFME ETL DevelopmentDataOps PracticesAutomation EngineeringTechnical GovernanceArchitectural AssuranceVersion Control

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoringKnowledge SharingStakeholder EngagementTeam Coordination

Industry Keywords

Geospatial EngineeringData PipelinesContinuous ImprovementTechnical Risk ManagementTe Ao MāoriTikangaTe Reo MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiPublic SectorNZTA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLMS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build and support reliable, secure geospatial solutions, integrations, data pipelines and services
Provide senior technical leadership and assurance across programmes and projects with geospatial components
Lead geospatial engineering activities, coordinating delivery across initiatives
Develop reusable components, automation and engineering patterns to improve quality, consistency and delivery speed
Apply DataOps, automation and observability practices to enhance platform reliability and operational visibility
Support technical governance, architectural assurance and continuous improvement across geospatial platforms and services
Coach and mentor engineers and delivery teams
Manage technical risks, dependencies and trade-offs
Shape and advance geospatial capability across NZTA
Work with delivery teams, business stakeholders, vendors and partners to deliver sustainable geospatial capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience delivering enterprise geospatial solutions and web mapping applications using the ESRI platform
Strong experience administering and supporting enterprise geospatial environments, including ArcGIS Enterprise
Experience working with spatial databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
Experience developing, maintaining and supporting ETL processes, ideally using FME
Knowledge of software development practices, integrations and version control
Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing competing priorities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
A track record of mentoring others, sharing knowledge and contributing to technical capability uplift
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
CV and cover letter detailing suitability for the role

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