GIS Technician

Marlborough Lines (MLL) owns and operates the electricity distribution network which supplies approximately 27,000 electricity consumers across Marlborough. Our network includes the beautiful Marlborough Sounds and the southern Marlborough coastal communities.

As our GIS team continues to grow, we are seeking a talented GIS Technician to join us at our Alfred Street office. As part of our GIS team, you will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of Marlborough Lines’ network data and mapping systems. This permanent, full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for geospatial data, system accuracy, and supporting reliable network operations. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the success of our network, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.

About the Role

As a GIS Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Updating the various systems with as-built data from projects, maintenance, and fault responses, including GIS, Milsoft, and Hexagon EAM.
• Maintaining complete, accurate, and validated asset records and mapping across GIS and associated asset management systems.
• Timely response to data and information requests from MLL staff, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Providing technical support for Marlborough Lines’ ArcGIS Online organisational account.
• Reviewing, verifying, and validating core asset data records in accordance with naming conventions and data quality standards.

About You

The ideal applicant will have:

• A tertiary level BA/BS degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography or related field (desired)
• The equivalent of a minimum 2 years’ work experience in the GIS industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including Excel) at an intermediate level
• Aptitude and willingness to undertake training in the various software systems such as ArcGIS, Milsoft and Hexagon EAM and to take ownership for system upkeep and the integrity of system data
• Good organisational skills with the ability to focus on completing tasks promptly and accurately
• Good innovation and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability and willingness to work in a team
• Highly motivated and able to work unsupervised after suitable training
• Experience working in a distribution lines business

Why Marlborough Lines?

Our valued team receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance with Southern Cross
• Life AND income protection insurance, along with a lump sum payment in the event of a critical illness
• Employee discount schemes
• A day off for your birthday
• An award-winning health and well-being program, including free health checks, mole map and yearly benefit to spend on your health and well-being
• Plus we are an essential service so you have job security

And the chance to be part of community initiatives that MLL is involved in.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and criminal record check.

Those not currently in NZ and/or without a current work visa cannot be considered at this stage.

Please apply with your cover letter and CV by 25 September 2026.