Geospatial Specialist at Land Information New Zealand, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Are you keen to take the next step in your Hydrographic career?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Now is an exciting time to join Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand and be part of the Sea Squad, ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand meets its international obligations to maritime navigation safety.

As part of the New Zealand Hydrographic Authority, the Sea Squad has oversight of the collection of hydrographic data, including bathymetry and sea level information. Most of the data is collected through the long-term national hydrographic survey programme, HYPLAN. The data collected is used to update official products such as nautical charts, keeping mariners safe when navigating around the New Zealand waters; protecting the environment; and supporting economic growth.

The Sea Squad is also providing support to a key programme of work, 3D Coastal Mapping. Over the next three years this programme will map up to 40% of Aotearoa New Zealand's coastline to help the country prepare for the impacts of climate change and understand how our coastline is changing.

An exciting 3-year fixed term intermediate role in Location Information's Sea Squad is now available. In this role you will contribute to the planning, prioritisation and managing the annual hydrographic survey programme, assessment and validation of survey data deliverables, and writing specifications for hydrographic surveys and for sea level information for use in nautical charts.  Additionally, this role contributes to the assessment of Maritime Safety Information for Safety of Navigation purposes.

You will be capable and comfortable with the following:

• Liaising with outside organisations, authorities, clients or contractors on technical matters as well as responding to customer queries appropriately
• Contributing to business processes, product and service improvement projects in collaboration with others
• Assisting with ensuring hydrographic survey data / products are able to be made discoverable and accessible to internal and external users

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant geospatial discipline 
• Proven experience in; modern hydrographic survey systems and technology, including multi-beam echo sounders; and the use of information technology
• Knowledge of international hydrographic standards and specifications
• Knowledge of tidal theory and operations
• Experience in managing, processing and visualising survey data
• Awareness of emerging survey technologies, processes and techniques used in processing, QA and data products
• Awareness of emerging hydrographic data standards
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and collaboration
• Experience with government procurement processes would be an advantage 

Highly desirable:

• Category ‘A' Hydrographic Surveyor (having successfully completed a FIG/IHO/ICA IBSC Category ‘A' Recognised Course) with relevant experience, and/or 
• Accredited Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor (AHSCP) with relevant 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.

· 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 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 Monday 16th September 2024, 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 (Geospatial Specialist - Level Rua/2) 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 Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.