Principal Geospatial Engineer

Shape the future of geospatial engineering at NZTA Mentor and uplift our fantastic geospatial team. This permanent, full‑time position can be based in any NZTA office location. It is a rare opportunity to influence how geospatial engineering is managed, governed and leveraged across New Zealand’s transport system. You will help shape enterprise capability, drive innovation, and provide trusted advice on some of NZTA’s most important geospatial initiatives.

As Principal Geospatial Engineer, you will act as a trusted technical authority, partnering with senior leaders, delivery teams and external partners to ensure geospatial solutions are scalable, secure, resilient and fit for the future. Beyond technical leadership, you will grow NZTA’s geospatial engineering capability, coach and mentor emerging talent, influence technical practice, and lead our Geospatial Community of Practice to foster knowledge sharing, innovation and continuous improvement across squads, programmes and partners.

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• Extensive experience delivering enterprise geospatial solutions and web mapping applications using ESRI technologies
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• Proven experience mentoring and developing technical specialists to build organisational capability
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• Ability to influence senior leaders and provide trusted technical advice on complex decisions
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• Strong experience managing and supporting enterprise geospatial platforms and services
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• Expertise across ArcGIS Enterprise and modern geospatial technologies
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• Experience with spatial databases and enterprise data platforms
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• Experience building and supporting ETL processes, ideally using FME
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• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business outcomes
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• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills
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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is dedicated to delivering transport networks that serve people, places and NewZealand. Our Digital group, TeAukaha, supports modern, fit‑for‑purpose digital, information and technology services for our people, partners and customers. We are future‑focused, collaborative and committed to creating better outcomes for Aotearoa.

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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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• 5 weeks annual leave
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• Flexible working arrangements
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• A free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance scheme available for permanent employees
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Applications close: 20 July 2026.

NZTA | Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in NewZealand.