Geospatial Services Lead
The Opportunity
This is a chance to take a leading role in Aurora’s geospatial environment and help shape how spatial data, tools, and services support critical operational and planning decisions.
You’ll work closely with ICT and business teams to ensure geospatial systems are reliable, well-managed, and aligned to the wider technology roadmap. You’ll be the trusted GIS specialist across the organisation, translating technical capability into practical business outcomes.
What you'll be doing
You’ll lead the development, support, and continuous improvement of geospatial platforms and services, while partnering with stakeholders to understand their needs and identify better ways to use spatial technology.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing, maintaining, and optimising geospatial systems and infrastructure
- Publishing and supporting map, feature, and WMS services
- Providing support and ensuring issues are resolved effectively
- Improving the quality, consistency, and usability of spatial data and metadata
- Supporting long-range GIS planning, budgeting, and roadmap activity
- Advising internal teams on geospatial best practice
- Ensuring the GIS environment aligns with broader ICT strategy
About You
You’ll be an experienced GIS professional who is confident working across both technical delivery and business engagement. You’ll enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and helping others understand the value of spatial data.
You’ll bring:
- Strong experience in geospatial application development, implementation, and support
- Capability with ArcGIS Server
- Experience publishing and maintaining geospatial services
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement capability
- The ability to contribute to geospatial strategy and roadmap execution
- A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector Nice to have:
- Knowledge of ESRI Utility Network design and configuration
- Familiarity with enterprise geodatabases, spatial views, stored procedures, and triggers
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of ESRI Utility Network design and configuration
- Familiarity with enterprise geodatabases, spatial views, stored procedures, and triggers
About Us
Aurora Energy is one of the largest electricity networks in Aotearoa New Zealand. We own and manage the network that delivers electricity to some of the fastest growing areas and over the most diverse terrain in Te Waipounamu South Island. We deliver a safe, reliable and sustainable electricity supply to a population of more than 200,000 residents in Ōtepoti Dunedin, Central Otago/Wānaka and Tāhuna Queenstown. Our purpose is enabling the energy future of our communities.
What's in it for you?
You’ll be working in an environment where geospatial capability has real operational value. This is a meaningful opportunity to influence how GIS is used across an essential infrastructure setting, while joining a collaborative team that values practical thinking, quality delivery, and continuous improvement.
Are you up for the challenge? Join our team.
We see diversity as a strength and welcome applications from anyone who has what it takes, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background.
Click the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. Or for a confidential discussion around this position please contact Courtney Shea at Potentia Recruitment on 027 205 6949 or [email protected].
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
To be considered for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
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