Category: Scientists/ Technicians Position Type: Permanent Full Time Attachments: Position Description - Senior GIS Analyst.pdf (PDF, 202KB)Job Specification
Application Close Date: 01-Sep-2019
Job Description
GIS Centre of Excellence for terrestrial and marine spatial analysis
Lead projects of national significance making a real difference to New Zealand
Work within a team of specialists
Lead key GIS initiatives to deliver business objectives. Provide GIS intellectual leadership and acumen!
About the Role Korero mo te turanga
In joining our focussed Spatial Intelligence team you will work with our internal customers across the business and provide geospatial imagery and data analysis to inform on a range of business delivery decisions. You will develop spatial tools involving sustainable land use, forestry investments, biosecurity readiness and response, food safety and agriculture as well as championing GIS initiatives across the Ministry.
As a key member of the Spatial Intelligence team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects of national significance making a real difference to New Zealand.
Core responsibilities for the role:
Provide advice on geospatial data analysis and interpretation of geospatial imagery.
Coach and mentor colleagues through technical and non-technical situations.
Contribute towards quality assurance and continuous improvement of spatial processes.
Develop, manage and source spatial datasets.
Develop spatial business requirements.
Build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About You Mou
Working with stakeholders across the business and providing technical analysis and advice requires a unique set of skills. Bring your communication skills and analytical thinking to help solve problems and add value to our service delivery.
To be successful in this role you will offer:
Advanced skill in use of the ESRI suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server.
Demonstrated advanced analytical skills in reviewing, recording and synthesising information from numerous sources to inform decision making.
The ability to use associated software tools including Python, R, SQL, or FME.
Demonstrated experience in supporting and developing practical GIS applications.
Demonstrated ability to respond to business requirements with a technical and customer focus
The ability to interpret legislations and regulations to manage and analyse spatial data;
The ability to interpret aerial photography and multi-spectral satellite imagery;
The ability to gather, organise, and communicate information including risks, issues and potential solutions;
The ability to carry out independent thinking and decision making using prescribed frameworks and rulesets.
About MPI Mo te Manatu Ahu Matua
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has a strength of common purpose and a passion to sustainably grow and to protect Aotearoa, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. We are a team of experts with massive breadth of experience, offering opportunities to break out of our comfort zone and embrace intellectual and complex challenges.
To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here
Benefits of working at MPI Nga hua o te Mahi i te Manatu Ahu Matua
Refurbished offices close to Railway Station
Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
Comprehensive one-week MPI Induction Programme
Parental leave ex-gratia payment
Bi-annual MPI-paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
Flexible working
Salary range for this role is $75,008 to $ $88,245 depending on skills and experience.
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How to Apply Me pehea te tuku tono
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
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Applications close 1 September
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