• Continue development, maintenance, and administration of geospatial systems for community welfare in emergency management
• Work with ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise and provide data management, analytics and web mapping to help NEMA utilise the platform to its fullest potential
• Manage geospatial web services to make data available to NEMA, CDEM Groups and other agencies
• Improve our strategic use of geospatial information in emergency management.

Be part of a leading government organisation in Emergency Management, bringing your expertise in geospatial development to support the delivery of geospatial systems that enhance the safety and wellbeing of people across New Zealand.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provides national leadership to New Zealand's distributed emergency management system. NEMA's primary focus is on the performance and capability of the emergency management system as a whole, across all hazards and all risks and the 4 Rs of risk reduction, readiness, response and recovery. We are going through an exciting phase of growth and there will be more opportunities with NEMA over the coming months.

NEMA values diversity and inclusion. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our communities. We value and respect the contributions of our people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives. We support flexible ways of working that bring out the best in you.

NEMA recognises the continuing partnership Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to doing our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti. We strive to actively build te Ao Māori perspectives and capability into our day to day work, values and practices.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

You will also be responsible for supporting the design, implementation and maintenance of geospatial applications and systems. You will also need to apply your skills in aiding the development of the policies, governance, and procedures that will enable their use and enhance geospatial capability across the Emergency Management sector.

The position sits within the National Operations Business Unit. They are responsible for the operational systems, arrangements, facilities and infrastructure of NEMA and New Zealand's emergency management system.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• Expert development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and backend technologies (NodeJS, REST API design).
• Significant experience developing geospatial web applications (non-template built), dashboards and other information products.
• Experience with continuous integration technologies in an agile environment.
• Experience in software testing and quality assurance methodologies.
• Strong technical skills in database management with relational databases, Microsoft SQL Server and ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Strong knowledge of REST API and web services (ESRI Rest API in particular).
• Knowledge of data protection in software and data governance.
• Experience writing and maintaining technical documentation.

Key requirements:

• Development of geospatial web services and applications for emergency management.
• Manage associated databases, and administrate geospatial systems used in emergency management.
• Perform configuration, customisation and administration of the geospatial platform, specifically ESRI ArcGIS suite.
• Perform analytics and data management with ArcGIS the suite and SAFE FME.
• Execute software test cases (manual or automated) and document the analysed results.
• Improve accessibility, discoverability and availability of geospatial datasets, sources and products for key stakeholders across the spectrum of emergency management.
• Maintain metadata and technical documentation with a view on data protection and data governance best practice.

 Ta matou e tuku | What we offer

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential. We welcome diversity, in all its forms, and we believe it is a strength.

All NEMA roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

Security Requirements

Due to the security requirements of this role, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Permanent Resident.

DPMC and NEMA have adopted a Vaccination Policy which requires all candidates to have a Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, otherwise known as a My Vaccine Pass (CVC) in order commence employment.

Me pehea te tono | How to apply

Please select 'Apply' to submit your application or to download a position description. If you have any questions, please contact Liam Scott on liam.scott@nema.govt.nz

Applications close Friday 11 February 2022