Analyst – Geospatial Information Systems at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities , Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Analyst - Geospatial Information Systems

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

The role of Analyst (GIS) is to provide geospatial and GIS services to Kāinga Ora in support of land use outcomes, such as development and construction activities.

• Produce customised geospatial and GIS views for specific projects to support the Development Planning team
• Present GIS outputs if required
• Provide geospatial and GIS advice across the team, to the wider Kāinga Ora organisation, and to both internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with the delivery of inputs into spatial planning and place-based planning work, relevant strategy and policy development
• Provide input and management of specific projects identified by the Development Planning Manager
• Develop and maintain strong and productive relationships both internally within Kāinga Ora
• Keep personally abreast of international best practice regarding Geospatial Information Systems

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in using Geographical Information Systems
• Proven experience working within a project team environment to achieve required housing solutions
• Understanding the contribution of the Development Planning Unit to the day-to-day operations of the Urban Planning and Development Group
• Proven ability to develop sound, well researched recommendations to geospatial and GIS issues enabling fully informed and appropriately advised decision making process

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you? We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here https://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz/a-great-place-to-work/benefits. 

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities. 

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

• Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

To view the position description and apply for this role, please follow the online process via http://careers.kaingaora.govt.nz. Please note: all applicants, including existing employees, need to follow this process. If you have any questions, please contact the recruitment team via Kaingaora.recruit@kaingaora.govt.nz

Applications close 26th March 2023 at 11.59pm

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.