Geospatial Analyst

Help shape the future of KiwiRail’s geospatial technology and support a major digital transformation programme 

• Fixed-term opportunity through to June 2027, with the possibility of extension

• Based in Wellington 

• Play a key role in KiwiRail’s multi-year geospatial re-platforming programme 

• Work with leading GIS technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, FME,  Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123 and Field Maps. 

Position Description

He kōrero mō mātou | About us 

At KiwiRail, we're dedicated to building a better-connected and more sustainable Aotearoa. For more than 150 years, rail has played a vital role in connecting communities, supporting businesses, and keeping New Zealand moving. Today, we're investing in the future of our network and services while staying true to our purpose of Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand.   Our people are at the heart of everything we do, working together to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative transport solutions that create economic, social, and environmental value for New Zealand. 

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Geospatial Analyst to join KiwiRail's Digital Infrastructure team. This role will support the delivery of our geospatial re-platforming programme and wider team initiatives, helping replace legacy systems with modern geospatial solutions that improve how KiwiRail designs, builds, and manages its assets.  Working closely with project teams, stakeholders and technical specialists; you’ll be building modern, fit for purpose applications using the latest ArcGIS Enterprise technology.  This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure programmes while supporting innovation across KiwiRail's Capital Projects, Infrastructure, and Metro businesses.  

What you'll be doing 

• Working with the wider geospatial team and stakeholders to understand business challenges, agree scope and develop practical, fit for purpose geospatial solutions 

• Building or deriving new geospatial datasets using linear referencing or configuring and improving existing datasets. 

• Building FME workflows to streamline and automate data update processes. 

• Developing webmaps, dashboards, web and mobile applications using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise. 

• Providing GIS expertise, training, and technical support to project and operational teams transitioning to modern technology and new ways of working.