Senior Spatial Intelligence Analyst at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua or Gisborne - remote locations may also be considered 

Contract: Permanent - full time

Salary: $77,000 to $105,000, dependent on skills and experience

Be part of the Spatial Intelligence team working to support the regulatory and policy objectives of the forestry industry and the Emissions Trading Scheme via spatial data analysis and mapping products for internal and external stakeholders.

Lead key GIS initiatives to deliver business objectives and provide GIS intellectual leadership and acumen.

About the Role│Kōrero mō te tūranga

 In joining our focussed Spatial Intelligence team, you will work with our internal customers across the Ministry and provide spatial data analysis to inform on a range of organisation delivery decisions. You will develop spatial models, undertake imagery analysis, assist in developing spatial tools, and provide sound advice involving a variety of themes, e.g. freshwater, sustainable fisheries or land use, forestry investments, nationwide responses, biosecurity readiness and response, food safety, and agriculture. You will also get the chance to get involved in large new spatial initiatives across the Ministry for which you will bring your experience and ideas. 

As a key member of the Spatial Intelligence team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects of national significance making a real difference to New Zealand. Our full-time positions are permanent roles and will best suit proactive and motivated professionals with 3-5 years of experience with GIS and an advanced GIS education or skillset.

Core responsibilities for the role(s):

• build and sustain positive relations with internal and external stakeholders;
• develop spatial business requirements and effectively translate these requirements into meaningful outcomes;
• apply spatial analysis and your general GIS skills to assist with primary industry related applications in the forestry or marine space;
• assist in the investigation and creation of technical solutions (e.g. scripting, automation, web applications) to aid in efficient data use and analysis methodologies;
• participate actively in GIS projects as assigned, including undertaking planning, delegations and time estimates;
• apply independent initiative, critical thinking and problem solving, and produce high quality reports, analysis, and cartographic and infographic products to support the Ministry

  About You│Mōu

Working with stakeholders and within the existing team to provide sound advice and spatial analysis requires a unique set of skills. Bring your great communication skills and analytical thinking to help solve problems, inform decision making, and thus add value to our service delivery.

To be successful in this role you will offer:

• skills in the use of the ESRI software suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Mobile Applications, ArcSDE, and ArcGIS Server;
• demonstrated advanced analytical skills in reviewing, recording and synthesising information from numerous sources to inform decision making;
• the ability to use and apply associated software tools including Python, R, SQL, and/or FME
• demonstrated experience in supporting and developing practical GIS applications
• experience in interpreting legislations and regulations to manage and analyse spatial data
• the ability to interpret aerial photography and multi-spectral satellite imagery

Our team culture is critical to our success. Whilst we are looking for skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the role, we also place high importance on your state of mind, the alignment of your values with ours, your ability to contribute to a high performing team, and the way that you lead yourself or others.  It is vital everyone who joins our Spatial Intelligence whānau is an ambassador for our values, so together we can drive the best possible outcomes for our customers.

About MPI │Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for ‘Growing and Protecting New Zealand'. It's no mean feat, and we have a team of hard working and passionate people in a variety of roles both on the ground and in the office supporting us to make this happen.

MPI has a focus on career pathways, and we will work with you to help you grow.

Te Uru Rākau - New Zealand Forest Service, a branch within MPI, is the Government's principal forestry advisor, and plays a leadership role in the forestry sector. Join our dynamic and diverse Te Uru Rākau team who all share the common goal of improving the social, environmental, and economic outcomes for New Zealand.

To see the benefits of working at MPI, please click here

How to Apply│Me pēhea te tuku tono

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tamzyn Luafalealo, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor on 04- 894 0718 or Tamzyn.Luafalealo@mpi.govt.nz , quoting job no: MPI22/1626272.

The closing date is 22 May 2022.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.