Location: Hamilton City

Employment Type: Permanent

Applications Close: 24 November 2024

Use innovation, critical thinking and cutting-edge technologies to continuously improve council systems and workflows.

Execute activities in the GIS work programme – analytics strategy.

Graduates with internship experience will be considered.

This role sits within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Unit who ensure long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city and our region (with a boundaryless view). They create inter-generational and environmental sustainability.

Whatdoes a dayinthisjoblooklike?

In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of growth-related spatial data. You will use spatialised population, dwelling, and zoning information to provide actionable insights to council stakeholders to inform policy and planning positions.

You will also be responsible for the regular maintenance and enhancement of the critical process of tracking Hamilton’s residential and non-residential growth capacity. This would involve using software such as ArcGIS Pro, FME and Power BI.

Other core tasks include;

Managing stakeholders.

Undertaking requirement gathering.

Analysing spatial data and articulating findings.

Designing and implementing GIS dataflows.

Building dashboards and reports.

Solving business problems.

For thisrolewe are seeking:

Ideally at least 3 years practical experience in using the Esri suite of tools (ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS online). However, graduates with internship experience will be considered.

Relevant tertiary qualification e.g. Bachelor of geography.

Proficiency with Esri Software: ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS online.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Proven analysis, design integration and map production skills using the Esri suite of tools.

Proficiency in spatial data analysis and reporting.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to relay technical information to a non-technical audience.

Professional, hardworking, willing to learn, innovative and motivated.

The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What’sin it for me?

This is a great development opportunity for a motivated, hardworking and innovative GIS Analyst. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions and use your initiative to generate great outcomes for the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group and the people of Hamilton.

What’sthesalary?

Circa $88K per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Additionally, these are some of the great benefits Hamilton City Council offers:

Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.

Opportunities for professional development.
A wellbeing and a volunteer/community day in addition to annual leave for permanent employees.
Free private medical insurance which includes hospital/surgery grade cover (discounted premiums for family members).
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
Enhanced sick leave.
Generous bereavement leave entitlement.
Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

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Note that we’ll be shortlisting as we receive applications – so don’t muck around!

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton’s full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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