Senior GIS Analyst - ( 2600006K )

Description

Senior GIS Analyst

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible

About the role:

Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and motivated senior geospatial specialist to join an established team within New Zealand and Australia. Your role will be to ensure the effective business development, project management, delivery and maintenance of GIS related projects and resources. You will be a mentor / coach to other staff and seen as a technical expert in the broader Stantec whanau.

As well as having external clients within private organisations and government, the group works closely with Water & Environment, Urban Infrastructure, and Landscape teams among others to provide value-added service to clients on multi-disciplinary projects.

This position will see you working across the broader Stantec business in Asia Pacific and is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplined, global organisation with a great team culture.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Determine the most effective solutions to project requirements and negotiate priorities and timeframes for workload and other relevant tasks

• Perform day to day mapping and analysis in ArcGIS and provide a range of innovative spatial solutions to internal and external clients

• Provide spatial support and technical assistance to staff

• Coordinate spatial information projects including reporting project progress

• Develop and promote spatial business development strategies for internal and external clients

• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of asset management software, automated data collection, GIS software, database design, and related hardware and software

• Develop, support, and provide training with ESRI based web applications; WebApp Builder, WebApps, Dashboards, Field Maps, and Survey123

• Lead in the development of custom GIS applications, solutions and expand the use of asset management systems

• Work cooperatively with team staff and/or project managers to complete assigned work

• Work within a team environment to develop geographic database structures, tables, forms, and reports

• Contribute to data modeling, analyses, and reports of findings and recommendations

• Leverage ArcGIS for in depth spatial analysis & solutions

• Provide guidance and training to users of GIS

• Be a valued member of a unique project team.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS or equivalent relevant discipline

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use and application of the ESRI ArcGIS suite including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online. Experience with FME is highly regarded

• The ability to influence and inspire internal and external clients regarding the benefits of using an integrated spatial approach to projects

• A passion and understanding of spatial, remote sensing, survey and geographical concepts and their application within a multi-disciplinary professional environment

• Demonstrated skills in project planning and management. Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to lead and develop spatial staff

• High attention to detail coupled with effective written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

Professional development and support

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing

• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities

• Professional memberships

• Service recognition awards

• Mentorship

Wellbeing and connection opportunities

• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience

• Office Social Club and events

About us:

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 15, 2026, 7:28:29 PM

Req ID: 2600006K

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