Senior Gis Developer

He korero mo matou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

We're looking for a forward-thinking Senior GIS Developer on a 12-month contract to help shape the future of geospatial technology at Watercare. This is a strategic, project-based role contributing to the development of a brand-new GIS platform that will underpin our digital transformation journey.

You'll bring your knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and thought leadership to design and deliver innovative GIS web applications using the ESRI suite. Working in an agile environment, you'll create integrated interfaces that deliver high-value geospatial outputs, enhance user experience, and support smarter decision-making across the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to :

Build from the ground up – configure and customise a modern GIS platform with system enhancements and integrations with asset management systems.

Drive innovation – apply ETL processes, maintain spatial data infrastructure (ArcGIS Portal / Server), and embed GIS capabilities into everyday operations.

Collaborate and influence – work with cross-functional teams, support users through training and technical advice, and promote a customer-centric culture.

Lead change – contribute to improving delivery practices, cross-skilling across applications, and growing Watercare's digital ecosystem.

Nga hua mou | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including :

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pehea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today -

careers.watercare.co.nz.