Mātanga Tātai Wāhi / Geospatial Specialist

About this role

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Come and join our Sea Squad at Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and help keep our waters safe while supporting Aotearoa to meet its international obligations for maritime navigation safety.

As part of the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority, the Sea Squad oversees the collection of hydrographic data, including bathymetry and sea-level information. Most of this data comes from HYPLAN, our long-term national hydrographic survey programme, and is used to update official products such as nautical charts. These products help keep mariners safe in New Zealand waters, support understanding of the marine environment, and contribute to economic growth.

We have an exciting fixed-term junior role in the Sea Squad through to 30 June 2028. You'll help validate earth observation data, including topographic and bathymetric LiDAR, work with other earth observation datasets, and combine them into a single, seamless representation of the land and sea area.

The Squad also supports 3D Coastal Mapping, a major programme that will map up to 40% of Aotearoa New Zealand's coastline over the next three years. This work will show how our coastline is changing and help the country prepare for the impacts of climate change.

You will be comfortable assessing data deliverables against required standards, publishing discoverable and accessible data, communicating with stakeholders, and combining earth observation data from multiple sources. This Wellington-based team works together in the office for most of the time.

This is a Wellington-based role, and the successful candidate will be required to be based in Wellington.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant geospatial discipline

• Understanding of LiDAR and its basic operations and products

• Awareness of datums and projections, and a basic understanding of tides

• Understanding of earth observation data

• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team

• Strong communication skills

• An adaptive and curious mindset, with a willingness to learn

Highly desirable:

• Awareness of survey standards and specifications

• Experience managing, processing, and visualising large datasets

• Remote sensing experience or relevant study

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management

• A current driver's licence

The annual full-time salary range for this role is $72,000 to $87,000 depending on skills and experience.

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.

• Wellbeing allowance reimbursement

• Ability to purchase additional leave

• Annual Flu Vaccinations

• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums

• Diverse groups and networks

• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.

• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations, now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential. As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team.

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter.

Please note, while applications close on 21 October, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position.

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Mātanga Tātai Wāhi / Geospatial Specialist Level 1) doesn't match the advertised title. At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our People Services Team will be in touch with you.