Oamaru North, Otago

Engineering - Network (Information & Communication Technology)

Full time

We are a team of 90 passionate and dedicated staff based in the vibrant coastal town of Oamaru. Our district offers a great lifestyle, extending from the mountains to the sea with affordable housing and no traffic worries! 

Our mission is to promote regional growth and wellbeing through the provision of innovative and sustainable energy solutions for our customers. We are already delivering on our strategy to achieve this.  

In this exciting role, you will be able to contribute to New Zealand’s low carbon future. We see significant opportunities to develop our electricity network as customers convert from Carbon-based fuels to electricity.  

As GIS and Network Information Specialist, you will: 

• Support the maintenance and development of our ESRI GIS (Desktop, Online and Enterprise) including the implementation of the Utility Model. 
• Develop and support mapping applications (Experience Builder) to make workflows more efficient. 
• Develop mechanisms for capturing asset data in the field using software platforms and support the business to use the systems effectively. 
• Be the data steward and champion for network asset information, including asset attributes, geospatial information, condition, and performance data. 
• Integrate and coordinate sources of network information across the business, including our ESRI GIS, SQL databases, work management system, and network modelling tools using integration tools such as FME. 
• Support the development of our Network Information Management processes and GIS team to improve the capability within the business. 
• Build your network of peers in New Zealand to collaborate and share knowledge. 
• Your work will see you enabling New Zealand’s goal to be net Carbon zero by 2050. 

 We are looking for someone who: 

Has a great attitude to life, is a team player and who aligns with our Values: 

• We care about our People 
• We are one Team 
• We love our Region 
• We are Future Thinking 

Preferred attributes: 

• Understands the principles of zero harm and sustaining a high-performance culture 
• Experience in using and maintaining ESRI Products – Arcmap and ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ESRI Field mobility solutions, etc 
• Experience in developing mapping applications and tools to make workflows more efficient 
• Working experience with FME/FME server is preferable 
• Experience in working with GIS within the utility industry (preferred but not necessary) 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Awareness of asset management techniques and principles 
• Solid conceptual and reasoning skills and the ability to think strategically 
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships 
• Tenacity in taking complex problems to successful outcomes despite potential barriers 

 Further details:  

This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week minimum).

A position description can be found on our website: www.networkwaitaki.co.nz/company/careers/  

 What we provide you:  

We trust our people and care about their wellbeing. We provide modern, flexible, working conditions, generous development opportunities, competitive remuneration and company health insurance. 

For a confidential chat or to apply please email [email protected].   

Applications close 28 April 2023. 

Please note, you may need to undertake pre-employment medical and Ministry of Justice checks, and you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.