• Want to work in an innovative and supportive environment?
• Contribute to the access of location and data information
• Show your passion for improving spatial data

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

At Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, our key role is to ensure New Zealanders have accurate information about where people and places are, that people have confidence in their property rights and that Crown property is well managed for future generations.

From the best way to develop farmland, build a new suburb, manage a high-country farm or navigate on land or at sea, our work and location information help people make better decisions and create economic, social, environmental and cultural value for New Zealand.

Location Information sits within our Customer Delivery section of the organisation as this position contributes to the access of location and data information that we provide as products and services (maps, charts, and the geospatial reference system) to support critical national functions, such as emergency services responses and maritime safety. These are released online, through the LINZ Data Service, for others to use and reuse.

Kōrero mō te tÅ«ranga - About the role

Toitū Te Whenua's goal is a tenfold increase in the value of geographic information by developing and managing new and existing data about our land and seas. As our Location Data Analyst, you will be directly contributing to the quality and accessibility of topographic data.

He pÅ«kenga tou - Skills & Experience:

Experience using Geospatial tools, and a knowledge and understanding of data manipulation and analysis is necessary. Possessing an understanding of scripting languages and familiarity with open-source geospatial tools would be an advantage for this role.

The ideal person will have knowledge of geospatial data and principles and be able to quickly adapt and learn new technical skills for programs and tools used.

• Practical knowledge and experience of Geospatial data and data management principles
• Knowledge and understanding of data manipulation and analysis
• Detailed orientated and creative at solving complex technical problems
• An understanding of and experience with both Raster and Vector topography would be advantageous.

Tono mai - How to Apply

To apply, please click â€œApply Online.” You'll be taken through to our ToitÅ« 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. 

Applications close 24 February 2022. This position will be based in our Wellington office.

If you have any questions about this role or working at ToitÅ« Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.

 Following a Health & Safety Risk Assessment undertaken by ToitÅ« Te Whenua, it will be a requirement of this position to hold a valid “My Vaccine Pass” from your agreed starting date with ToitÅ« Te Whenua. Please only apply for this position if you can or intend on meeting this requirement. 

“My Vaccine Pass” is an official record of your COVID-19 vaccination status for use in Aotearoa New Zealand. For more information: My Vaccine Pass | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)

 As an organisation ToitÅ« Te Whenua embraces diversity, encourages work life balance and we have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.  ToitÅ« Te Whenua is one of the most engaged organisations in the public sector and people always say what a great place ToitÅ« Te Whenua is to work.