Principal Geospatial Specialist - Programme Lead - 3D Coastal Mapping

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Seeking an authentic and experienced Programme Lead – background in geospatial data is advantageous,
• Lead a 3-year programme on fixed term contract to map the NZ coast in three dimensions,
• Small team and existing squads to deliver the work.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

This position sits within the Location Information team within our Customer Delivery Business Unit at Toitū te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The Location Information team has a broad range of responsibilities including Positioning, Mapping, Charting, Property Data, GIS services and Data Publishing and we are made up of approximately 90 people.

In the Budget 2023 LINZ was funded to map up to 85 percent of NZ's coast in three dimensions so NZ can better understand risks to coastal communities and infrastructure, though a better understanding of the coastal hazards and changes on the coast over time.  It will also provide fundamental data to understand our coastal marine habitats, model tides and currents more accurately and enable the aquaculture industry. This will be a baseline survey and enable us to join datasets from the land and sea to create a continuous 3D surface model for Aotearoa.

This position is responsible for delivering the programme over the next three years through a small programme office and leveraging existing squads across Location Information. It will require external and internal engagement skills and an ability to communicate to a range of stakeholders with differing levels of technical understanding.  You will need to be well organised and leverage your influencing skills. You will report to the Head of Location Information day to day, and report to the Programme Board as Programme Lead.

He pūkenga tou - Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• experience leading and delivering a multi-year and multi-million-dollar programme,
• experience managing a diverse range of stakeholders,
• the ability to influence other leaders to get work done through them,
• a disciplined approach to delivery,
• an agile mindset

 The successful candidate will also bring some of the following attributes:

• a background in geospatial data acquisition and management,
• experience in working in government and reporting to Ministers,
• an understanding of the coastal environment,
• a background in stakeholder engagement

 The annual salary range for this role is: $160,000 - $190,000

Ngā mea e tukuna ana e tātau – What we offer our employees 

• Interesting work which impacts Aotearoa as we care for whenua, moana and arawai.
• Eye & ear care reimbursements
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Reduced Health Insurance Premiums
• Diverse groups and networks
• If eligible for paid parental leave, you will be entitled to a top up payment for the first 18 weeks of the 26 weeks.
• A minimum of four weeks and three days annual leave

Te Tākinatanga - Our Story

Toitū Te Whenua plays a vital role in understanding, developing, and caring for New Zealand's whenua, moana and arawai (land, sea and waterways). Whether you're developing our products and services to support our customers, managing the Crown estate, engaging with our iwi partners, or helping us be an effective regulator, your contribution can make a difference. Our mahi helps New Zealanders have confidence that the development of our land, communities and country is being planned from an informed and expert position that balances environmental, social, cultural, and economic considerations. Now and for future generations.

Our Kia Toipoto Intentions - Public Service Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Pay Gap Action Plan

Toitū Te Whenua is a diverse team of individuals with different experience and perspectives. This drives our culture and high performance.  We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.  As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value difference and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. As an organisation we embrace diversity, encourage work life balance and have a flexible approach to the way we work which means you will quickly feel connected and valued.

Tono mai - How to Apply

If you're eyeing up this role and believe you've got what it takes, please apply, or get in touch with the team. 

To apply, please click “Apply Online.” You'll be taken through to our Toitū Te Whenua Careers Centre where you'll be able to review further information about the responsibilities and accountabilities of this role in the Position Description. You'll be able to complete your online application form and upload a copy of your CV/Cover Letter. 

Please note, while applications close Friday 5 April 2024, we may be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For tracking and evaluation purposes, all applications must be submitted via our on-line process. You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible for this position. 

You may notice that the Position Description title for this role (Geospatial Specialist – Level Wha/4) doesn't match the advertised title.  At Toitū Te Whenua we design our roles around shared capabilities (rather than focusing on tasks). This means our position descriptions are broad, one position description can cover many roles, this is known as Broad Based Role (BBR). Using BBR allows us to be responsive to our customers and to strengthen the connections across our organisation. It also gives us the flexibility to provide wider opportunities to our people, to further their careers.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toitū Te Whenua, please email opportunities@linz.govt.nz and our Recruitment Team will be in touch with you.