Geospatial Specialist - Hydrographic Chart Squad

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time
 
Location
Wellington City, Wellington
 
Full job description
Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Now is an exhilarating time to be part of Toitu Te Whenua, Land Information New Zealand, as we embark on a significant transformational programme to develop truly data centric systems which support emerging international hydrographic standards and technologies. The work programme supports the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) `S-100 Implementation Decade' and will develop new processes and navigational products for the digital future. Considering this, an exciting role has become available in our Charting Squad.


Depending upon your skills and experience level, you will focus on all established business-as-usual processes, whilst contributing to the transformational work programme. You will continue to develop your geospatial analysis and processing skills as you work on the maintenance and distribution of New Zealand's navigational chart portfolios. This includes populating and maintaining databases as well as supporting the NZ ENC Service and Online Chart Catalogue. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the assessment of incoming maritime safety information and the promulgation of notices to mariners. You will work with a customer centric focus, often engaging directly with customers and stakeholders to ensure hydrographic products and services are fit for purpose today and for the future.

You will benefit from our unique structure where the chart squad works alongside topographic mapping, geodetic positioning, and data services squads. This structure, combined with the small size of the squad, provides excellent opportunities to be involved in a wide range of career expanding activities.

He pukenga tou - Skills Experience

Familiarity of GIS principles and knowledge of geospatial data structure fundamentals.

Experience of using or writing scripts for validating and querying databases.
Having recent experience working in a GIS database, preferably Teledyne Caris HPD or similar.
Demonstrated strong organisational skills, including the prioritising of deliverables, and maintaining effective working relationships with customers and contractors.
Ability to work to strict quality control processes.
Familiarity and basic working knowledge of, S-4, INT1 and INT2 standards and their implications for navigational products.
IHO Cat B Nautical Cartography Qualifications or similar would be advantageous but is not compulsory.
Depending on skills and experience the expected annual salary range for this role is between $77,000 to $86,000.

Nga mea e tukuna ana e tatau - What we offer our employees

Eye ear care reimbursements
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 Takinatanga - Our Story

Toitu 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 are 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 Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Maori, Pacific, and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitu 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, do not apply for roles if they are not a 100% match, but we are not looking for perfection, we are 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 feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you are considering either of these roles and believe you have got what it takes, please apply, or contact the team. Applications close Friday 1 August 2025.

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

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 titles for this role (Matanga Tatai Wahi / Geospatial Specialist) does not match the advertised title. At Toitu 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 Toitu Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.

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