Intermediate GIS Analyst
Salary: $88,995 – $104,700 per year
Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.
Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.
About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:
We are looking for an Intermediate GIS Analyst to join our ICT team. This is a full time, permanent opportunity based in Napier.
This role will provide technical expertise, support, and innovative GIS solutions that help Council achieve its business objectives. Working across projects and operational activities, this role will undertake spatial analysis, develop and support GIS applications and databases, partner with stakeholders to identify and implement solutions, and provide expert advice, training, and support to ensure Council's ESRI-based GIS platform and spatial data services are accurate, reliable, and continuously improving.
About you | E pā ana ki a koe:
The successful applicant will be a customer-focused GIS professional with strong technical capability and a passion for delivering innovative spatial solutions. You will bring experience working with ESRI technologies, applying spatial analysis to solve business challenges, and building effective relationships across the organisation.
You will also have:
A relevant qualification in GIS, geography, science, information technology, or a related discipline and experience in a GIS or similar role
Practical experience with the ESRI suite of products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, along with experience using geoprocessing and spatial analysis tools
Experience with FME, Python, SQL and JSON, and a sound understanding of geospatial data management, GIS principles, and database administration
Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, and supporting others through training and mentoring
Valid driver’s licence required
What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:
The salary range for this role is between $88,995 to $104,700 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Other benefits of working for our team include:
Flexible working options to support work/life balance
5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
Life insurance and income protection
Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment
See a full list of our staff benefits here .
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.
HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.
How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:
Applications close Tuesday, 15 September 2026 and if you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed as applications are received.
Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.
To view the job description please visit our website here.
Please apply through Seek. If you would like any further information regarding the role, please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz
About us | E pā ki a mātou:
At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
We focus on prioritising:
Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.
Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use.
Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity.
Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure.