GIS Technician

About Council:

Covering 11% of New Zealand's total land area, including the iconic Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island, Southland District Council manages one of the largest land area of any district council in the country. Our work spans the stewardship of vital infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water supply, cemeteries, and parks, while also supporting the social, economic, cultural, and environmental wellbeing of our communities.

Our team is diverse and geographically spread across Invercargill and seven area offices in Riverton, Otautau, Te Anau, Winton, Oban, Lumsden, and Wyndham. We offer a rewarding career in local government, excellent working conditions, and a lifestyle that's ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

About the role:

The GIS Technician provides spatial design and GIS support across Council, helping maintain accurate spatial information and deliver practical GIS solutions for our teams. Working alongside experienced colleagues and subject matter experts, you'll support the development and implementation of spatial solutions and contribute to the ongoing improvement of Council's GIS systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide spatial design services using GIS and related applications.
• Support the development, testing, and implementation of spatial solutions.
• Assist with spatial data management, quality assurance, and conversion.
• Work with subject matter experts to understand requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Support the development and maintenance of spatial standards, templates, and processes.

About you:

You'll bring:

• A relevant GIS qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Some practical experience working with GIS, ideally in a workplace environment.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications such as ESRI and FME, with some experience using SQL and Microsoft tools.
• Good attention to detail and an ability to work accurately with spatial data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively.

What's in it for you?

Southland District Council offers scope for a rewarding and interesting career in local government under excellent working conditions, in a part of the country which is ideally suited to family life and the pursuit of a wide variety of activities.

We recognise that staff are our most valuable asset. We believe in supporting them in their training and development, having competitive remuneration packages which are benchmarked against market rates, and an environment which enables personal growth.

Applications close 11 September 2026

We will review applications as they are received and may progress the recruitment process before the closing date.

Applicants need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

For more information on working at Southland District Council, check out our website

https://vacancies.southlanddc.govt.nz/