How can your GIS expertise transform the way a city makes decisions? As a GIS Officer at Napier City Council, you’ll be at the heart of revolutionising how data is used to support elected members and organisational leaders in making informed, data-driven decisions. Your work will ensure spatial information is accurate, accessible, and practical for both internal teams and the wider community.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, innovative team focused on delivering digital solutions that improve asset management and service delivery across the city. From enhancing GIS systems to creating intuitive mapping tools and visualisations, your contributions will directly influence the efficiency and effectiveness of council operations.

Every day presents an opportunity to make a tangible impact—helping Napier plan smarter, manage resources more effectively, and build a more connected, well-informed community. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values continuous learning, creativity, and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Develop, produce, and deliver management information and reports to provide insights and aid decision-making.
• Create engaging data visualisations and prototypes to help users understand complex information.
• Support and configure GIS methods and tools and keep documentation up to date.
• Apply user experience design principles to ensure our GIS products are intuitive and accessible.
• Model and manage spatial and aspatial data and contribute to data science projects.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders—across Council teams, with external partners, and the Napier community.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• Tertiary-qualified in GIS, Cartography, Geography, Surveying, Information Management, or a related field, with 3–5 years’ hands-on experience using QGIS, LocalMaps, ESRI ArcGIS suite, and ArcGIS Online.
• Skilled in managing spatial and aspatial databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, Enterprise Geodatabase) and programming in SQL, Python, FME, and ESRI ArcGIS languages (including Arcade).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, turning complex data into actionable insights.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous learning, innovation, and delivering real results for the community.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full time role working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier CBD. 

The annual salary package for this role is between $84,600-$99,500 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience. 

Applications for this role close on 22 October 2025, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – GIS Officer