Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?
Ko te aha ā mātou mahi? / What work do we do?
We’re focused on creating a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities - matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people. Our mahi involves working in partnership with tāngata whenua and our communities to protect and care for our waters, land, air and native life, while building our region’s resilience and adapting to a changing climate. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger- helping Te Taitokerau thrive for generations to come.
Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.
Te āheinga / The opportunity
Due to a secondment, we have an exciting fixed‑term role for a Geospatial Analyst to join our busy team through to mid‑July 2026. This is a great chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment, working with tools and data that make a real difference across council and our communities
You’ll help keep essential spatial data and systems running smoothly, ensuring the information the organisation relies on is accurate, accessible and well‑managed. The work is meaningful, varied and hands‑on, placing you right at the centre of how geospatial technology supports day‑to‑day operations.
You’ll work closely with teams across the council to understand business needs and translate them into smart, practical geospatial solutions. You’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of GIS projects, offer advice on specialist software and data, and champion best practice in data governance, quality and process management . You’ll also assist with maintaining and upgrading our publicly available GIS reports to ensure they are accurate and up to date. Supporting others will be a key part of your day-to-day, from training staff to fostering collaborative, innovative approaches to geospatial challenges.
If you’re looking to build your skills while contributing to work that supports the wider region, you’ll fit right in. We’d love to hear from you if you’re ready to bring your enthusiasm and curiosity to a team that values collaboration.
He kōrero mōu / About you
We are looking for someone who can bring the following skills, knowledge, personal qualities and experience to our diverse team:
- Communication and interpersonal skills that foster working relationships both internally and externally, to supply high quality support services.
- Demonstrated aptitude for supporting geospatial data and systems as business solutions.
- We understand that sometimes the right person doesn't ‘tick all the boxes'. If you feel that you have something to offer, but may not fully meet all the job criteria described, please don’t hesitate to apply, and we’ll consider all your talents.
Tono mai / Apply
The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Data and Information manager, Linda Allan (lindaal@nrc.govt.nz). To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work: JD: Geospatial Analyst.
Applications close on 17 January 2026
Please note as our team will be on leave over the Christmas period, any enquiries made after 23 December 2025 will be replied to after 12 January 2026. Interviews for this role are expected to be scheduled towards the end of January. Please note we will not accept email applications.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.
