Lead enterprise geospatial platforms, services and engineering practices
Deliver reliable, secure spatial solutions that support NZTA outcomes
Shape geospatial standards, mentor talent and drive continuous improvement
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As Senior Geospatial Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and advancing geospatial capability across NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Working within the Chief Technology Office's Data function, you'll provide senior technical leadership across enterprise geospatial platforms, services and delivery initiatives, helping ensure geospatial technology continues to support informed decision-making and improved outcomes for New Zealanders.
You'll combine hands-on engineering expertise with strategic thinking, leading the design, development and support of scalable geospatial solutions while influencing standards, ways of working and future platform direction. You'll work closely with delivery teams, business stakeholders, vendors and partners to build sustainable geospatial capability and deliver high-quality outcomes across the organisation.
You will:
Design, build and support geospatial solutions, integrations, data pipelines and services that are reliable, secure and fit for purpose
Provide senior technical leadership and assurance across programmes and projects with geospatial components
Lead geospatial engineering activities, coordinating delivery and ensuring successful outcomes across initiatives
Develop reusable components, automation and engineering patterns that improve quality, consistency and delivery speed
Apply modern DataOps, automation and observability practices to enhance platform reliability and operational visibility
Support technical governance, architectural assurance and continuous improvement across geospatial platforms and services
Coach and mentor engineers and delivery teams, helping grow capability and promote best practice across the organisation
Manage technical risks, dependencies and trade-offs while contributing to long-term platform sustainability and resilience
You will find out more about the role here: Position Description
Ko koe tēnei | About you
You'll be an experienced geospatial professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong relationship-building and influencing skills. You'll be equally comfortable designing complex solutions, resolving technical challenges and working with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical outcomes. You'll bring a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for building sustainable geospatial capability that delivers long-term value.
You will bring:
Extensive experience delivering enterprise geospatial solutions and web mapping applications using the ESRI platform
Strong experience administering and supporting enterprise geospatial environments, including ArcGIS Enterprise
Experience working with spatial databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
Experience developing, maintaining and supporting ETL processes, ideally using FME
Knowledge of software development practices, integrations and version control
Experience working in Agile delivery environments and managing competing priorities
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
A track record of mentoring others, sharing knowledge and contributing to technical capability uplift
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in the public sector.
Mō mātou | About Us
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