2022 Geospatial Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term (Start ASAP)

At Transpower, we stand together to keep the lights on for New Zealand - planning, building, and operating the system and managing the significant asset base that powers our country and lives, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  We are committed to enabling accelerated electrification and a more sustainable energy future.

About the team

As part of our Asset Information Management group, the GIS team is responsible for maintaining and developing Transpower's Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The team works closely with our Property and Environment, Grid Development, Grid  Delivery and Grid Projects Divisions and partner with contractors, consultants and external agencies. 

About the opportunity

We're seeking an enthusiastic Geospatial Analyst to join us for a 12-month fixed term.

Drawing on your excellent analysis and customer service skills, you'll assist the team by providing high-quality geospatial services to users and agreeing to priorities - including delivery of spatial analysis and information, maps, data maintenance, web applications and user training. 

You'll support our customers to gain maximum value from Transpower's GIS products, systems and services by helping to prepare training material and providing coaching to enable them to access data and toolsets.

Because Transpower's business needs and requirements are changing rapidly, you'll add your input to the current processes, standards and workflows and work with the team to improve them.

Your qualification in GIS  will have honed your understanding of asset management principles and enabled you to develop proficiencies in the asset management discipline.  And you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our Principal and Senior Geospatial Specialists, who utilise the latest ESRI technology,  to broaden your knowledge and understanding of this fascinating and expanding field within the utility sector.

What we're looking for:

• This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate with a good foundational knowledge of geospatial science and technology
• Sound knowledge of, and experience with, GIS systems/applications - preferably the ESRI product suite
• Experience in imagery processing, 3D analysis and FME (desirable, but not essential)
• Good understanding of geospatial data and processes, software and methods
• Well-developed communication, analysis and relationship management skills
• Good attention to detail and active planning skills

Why work for us

It's exciting! The scale, criticality, and complexity of our business are stimulating and there is plenty of on-the-job learning.

As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity. With over 28 nationalities at Transpower as one team, we are hardworking but love to share our knowledge and experience. 

Next Steps

To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity, please review the position description available on our website and apply without delay.