Geospatial Analyst at New Zealand Transport Agency, Wellington

• Use Geospatial data analysis skills to support Waka Kotahi's strategic purpose
• Work with a supportive, collaborative and inclusive team
• Opportunity to grow and learn
• Permanent role based in Wellington

This is a great opportunity for someone who is curious, innovative, and eager to grow their geospatial capability. In this role, you will be encouraged to take initiative, explore new ideas, and contribute to improving how the Agency uses spatial information. You will join a supportive and engaged team with a strong culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, making it an ideal environment for someone who is motivated to grow and develop their career in geospatial analysis.

As part of our team, you'll help deliver spatial insights that support evidence'based decision'making across the Agency. You'll work with colleagues from different parts of the organisation to understand their needs, manage and maintain spatial data, and contribute to practical geospatial solutions that add real value to the business.

We welcome applications from Geospatial Analysts or Advisors who are proactive, motivated to learn, and capable of managing multiple tasks. The role includes contributing to standard operating procedures, supporting geospatial capability uplift, and helping stakeholders understand and use geospatial tools and information effectively.

We are seeking to ideally appoint at a salary between $81,000 - $92,000, commensurate to skills and experience.

View the position description here.

Ko'koe'tēnei'| About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• At least 2-5 years' experience performing mapping, spatial analysis, editing, and visualisation using the Esri GIS product stack
• Excellent knowledge and some experience with spatial data and the geospatial industry
• Working experience with FME desirable
• Experience with requirements gathering and documentation processes
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Experience working in an agile project or programme environment desirable
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Prior experience with large enterprise geospatial systems an advantage
• Experience working with Portal for ArcGIS desirable

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

The Insights and Analytics business unit is a unique multi-disciplinary team, with over 83 members, across 7 disciplines that support over 220 projects to ensure the right analytics and insights are available to the organisation and the sector.

The Geospatial Services Team sits within this unit and we believe that looking at information through a location lens will help make your jobs easier. It will enable you to get new insights by viewing information in a way that reveals relationships, patterns, and trends.

You'll join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and courage. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme for all permanent employees
• Along with our other benefits, you'll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is going places.

If you think you have what it takes, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply please upload a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant knowledge and experience.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 11pm, 29 March 2026