Geospatial Specialist (Systems)

About the Role

Hybrid role with flexible working based in Auckland Central. Minimum 3 days per week in office.

Salary will be $100,000 to $114,570 + KiwiSaver contribution.

Geospatial Systems Specialist with strong Windows Server system admin experience.

We are looking for a Geospatial Specialist (Systems) to lead the administration and optimisation of Auckland Council’s geospatial platforms. In this role you will work closely with Enterprise Infrastructure staff to ensure geospatial servers and applications are secure, reliable and performing at their best.

You will also provide consulting services across development teams and business units, acting as a subject matter expert for geospatial systems and promoting best practice. From developing processes and standards, to supporting project planning and system upgrades, this role is central to maintaining trust in our geospatial environments.

Responsibilities

You will bring strong technical expertise in geospatial systems and server administration, combined with excellent problem‑solving and communication skills. With experience supporting complex geospatial platforms, you will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders and building trusted relationships across diverse teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Management or similar, or equivalent experience in ArcGIS server administration.
• Experience managing configurations for a full‑scale geospatial platform.
• A strong understanding of incident, problem, change and release management practices.
• Proven ability in application development, technical requirements analysis and data modelling.
• Strong project management skills to deliver on time and within budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical detail to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio and T‑SQL would be an advantage.
• Experience with automated deployment patterns, CI / CD and Infrastructure as Code would be an advantage.
• Experience working in an Agile (SAFe) environment would also be an advantage.

About Auckland Council

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you require any accessible support, please advise us at the time of application so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

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