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Posted 01 August, 2026

STUDENT - GEOSPATIAL SPECIALIST CDEM - 1023

Waikato Regional Council
Hamilton, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: 27643f6cf74b8f8e

Job Description

STUDENT - GEOSPATIAL SPECIALIST CDEM - 1023 Waikato Regional Council – Hamilton, North Island The effectiveness of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) relies on its ability tonot only respond to emergencies but also to identify, evaluate and provide potentialsolutions or mitigation actions to more strategic or long-term issues of concern before anemergency occurs. We're looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and proactive student with GIS skills, an eye for detail and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results. As well as someone who is interested in using geospatial data to support infrastructure resilience, risk reduction, and effective information sharing across the lifeline utility organisations within Waikato region. Currently in post-grad or final year(s) of a Spatial/GIS, computer science orinformation technology, geography, resource management, environmental planning or a related field degreethat includes substantial GIS. Familiarity with GIS principles and experience using the ESRI ArcGIS suite, particularly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, demonstrated through study or practical application. Strong data management and processing skills. Excellent communication skills- written and verbal. Enjoys working with data and keen to applying technical skills to real-world challenges. The effectiveness of Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) relies on its ability tonot only respond to emergencies but also to identify, evaluate and provide potentialsolutions or mitigation actions to more strategic or long-term issues of concern before anemergency occurs. We're looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and proactive student with GIS skills, an eye for detail and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results. As well as someone who is interested in using geospatial data to support infrastructure resilience, risk reduction, and effective information sharing across the lifeline utility organisations within Waikato region. M'ō te tangata | About you: Currently in post-grad or final year(s) of a Spatial/GIS, computer science orinformation technology, geography, resource management, environmental planning or a related field degreethat includes substantial GIS. Familiarity with GIS principles and experience using the ESRI ArcGIS suite, particularly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, demonstrated through study or practical application. Strong data management and processing skills. Excellent communication skills- written and verbal. Enjoys working with data and keen to applying technical skills to real-world challenges. M'ō te tūranga | About the role: Fixed-term, part-time position, 30 hours per week, starting 2 November 2026 and ending 12 February 2027. You will be working alongside the Waikato CDEM Group GIS Specialist and the Waikato Lifeline Utilities Group Programme Manager. You will support the review, maintenance and enhancement of relevant datasets, databases and information managementfor the Waikato Lifeline Utilities Group. You will be integrating new and updated spatial data and attributes from lifeline utility member organisations into existing datasets. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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